About this tour
Venture into La Rioja's wine country from Pamplona on this seven-and-a-half-hour excursion combining vineyard walks, hands-on winemaking instruction, and expert-led tastings. The day peaks with a four-course traditional Riojan lunch featuring regional specialities like pochas beans, chorizo potatoes, and wood-fired lamb, paired with local wine. Hotel transport included.
Highlights
- Walk working vineyards and learn winemaking craft from cellar to bottle
- Taste Rioja wines guided by knowledgeable local producers
- Four-course lunch: blood sausage, piquillo peppers, pochas, lamb chops, Goxua
- Return transport from Pamplona hotels in air-conditioned comfort
- Seasonal menus reflect what's growing in the region
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Pamplona accommodation and driven to La Rioja's heart. After arriving at a working winery, expect a guided walk through vineyards where producers explain their methods and philosophy. The tour moves into the cellar for structured tastings of their reds and whites, tasting notes provided. Mid-afternoon, settle into a traditional restaurant for the four-course feast—genuine Riojan fare, not tourist fare. Food and wine pairings are handled by staff familiar with the region's produce cycles. Return journey reaches Pamplona by evening.
Good to know
Bring appropriate weatherproof clothing; tours run regardless of conditions. Kids' menus, vegetarian and gluten-free options available—request when booking. Minimum two adults required for the tour to proceed; you'll be notified two days ahead if numbers fall short, with a rebooking or refund offered.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.