About this tour
This 9-hour excursion from San Sebastian takes you deep into Rioja's wine country, visiting four distinct producers across the region. You'll taste wines at three estates before descending into the subterranean cellars of a fourth, where lunch awaits in the cool darkness alongside a local Crianza. The afternoon shifts focus to Laguardia, a fortified medieval village perched above its own wine tunnels. Hotel collection and return transport included.
Highlights
- Taste wines at three separate Rioja bodegas
- Underground cellar picnic with Crianza pairing
- Medieval village of Laguardia exploration
- Air-conditioned minivan with knowledgeable guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from San Sebastian
- Small group maximum of 16 people
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your hotel and drives you through the Rioja landscape to the first three wineries, where you'll sample at least three wines at each stop, learning about production methods and terroir from staff. By late morning, you'll arrive at the fourth bodega and descend into its network of tunnels carved beneath the vineyard. Here, seated amidst oak barrels and aging bottles, you'll eat lunch (provided) paired with a crianza red produced on-site. The afternoon takes you to Laguardia, where you'll wander narrow medieval streets and visit its historic centre before returning to San Sebastian by evening.
Good to know
Minimum age is 18 years. A minimum of 2 people is required; bookings with fewer than 4 confirmed guests may be cancelled with alternative tour or refund offered. Wheelchair accessible. Specialised infant seats available if needed.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.