About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring La Rioja's wine country from San Sebastian, visiting two contrasting wineries that showcase both family traditions and modern techniques. You'll walk through vineyards, taste wines in working cellars, then head to the walled town of Laguardia for pintxos and local wine pairings. A local guide leads the way via private transport, making this a relaxed introduction to why this region has produced quality reds since Roman times.
Highlights
- Two wineries: one small family operation, one mid-sized producer
- Guided tastings of Crianza and Reserva wines with tasting notes
- Walk among vines and barrel rooms with winemakers
- Medieval Laguardia with underground cellars and cobbled streets
- Pintxos lunch paired with three local wines
- Private air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup from San Sebastian
What to expect
After collection from your San Sebastian hotel, you'll drive into the Rioja region to meet winemakers at two contrasting estates. Expect to spend time in working vineyards and cellars, learning how grapes become wine through both heritage and newer methods. Tastings follow at each stop, with a guide explaining the aromas and flavours you're drinking. Mid-afternoon, you'll arrive in Laguardia, a fortified town where narrow medieval streets open onto wine bars. Here you'll eat three pintxos paired with three wines, and pick up recommendations for exploring further on your own.
Good to know
Dress for changeable weather; the tour runs regardless of rain. Vegetarian and gluten-free pintxos can be arranged if you note preferences at booking. A minimum of two adults is required for the tour to proceed (four for bilingual groups). Three days before, you'll receive an email confirming any child details for appropriate car seating.
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