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Rioja Full Experience Tour from San Sebastian with Lunch

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Haro, ES

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Indulge in the ultimate wine experience with the Rioja Full Experience Tour from San Sebastian. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and flavors of La Rioja, Spain's most famous wine region. Visit a variety of wineries, from centuries-old establishments to boutique-style vineyards, and learn about the art of winemaking. Wander through vineyards, sample the finest wines, and savor a traditional Riojan lunch with exquisite wine pairings. Throughout the tour, you'll uncover the history of the region and discover the different styles of wines produced today. With small group sizes and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, this full-day tour offers a truly immersive and personalized experience. Embark on this extraordinary wine journey and enrich your senses with the exquisite tastes of Rioja.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
10 hours
Suitable for 2-6 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Visit traditional Riojan winery in Haro
Taste wines at multiple wineries
Guided stroll through medieval village of Laguardia
Enjoy a traditional 3-course Riojan lunch
Photo opportunities at Ysios and Marques de Riscal wineries

Included

Private transportation
All fees and taxes
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wine tasting at one winery of the region (three wines)
Driver/guide
Friendly local guide
Guided winery visit and wine tasting at one centenary-old winery of la rioja region

Not included

Any additional food or wine tastings not specified.

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Introduction

Experience the ultimate wine adventure in the renowned La Rioja region of Spain with the Rioja Full Experience Tour from San Sebastian with Lunch. Discover the rich history and diversity of wineries in this famous wine region, where traditional family-owned vineyards coexist with avant-garde establishments. This immersive full-day tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the different wineries in La Rioja, from century-old estates to boutique-style vineyards.

What to Expect?

Indulge in a memorable journey through the picturesque vineyards of La Rioja, where you'll learn about the fascinating winemaking process and taste exquisite wines from famous wineries. Immerse yourself in the world of wine as you stroll through the vineyards, witness the intricate process of winemaking, and savor the flavors of the region. With a guided winery visit and wine tasting at one of La Rioja's centenary-old wineries, you'll gain a profound understanding of the area's rich history and the diverse styles of wines produced today.

Who is This For?

This tour is designed for wine enthusiasts, culture seekers, and anyone with a passion for exploration. Whether you're a novice or an experienced wine connoisseur, this tour offers something for everyone. The Rioja Full Experience Tour caters to individuals, couples, and groups who want to discover the hidden gems of the La Rioja wine region.

Why Book This?

Embark on this captivating tour to immerse yourself in the world of La Rioja wines. The Rioja Full Experience Tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the diverse wineries of the region, from traditional family-owned estates to avant-garde vineyards. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll gain insights into the winemaking process and taste exceptional wines. The highlight of the tour is a traditional Riojan lunch with wine pairings, providing a true gastronomic delight. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Good to Know

During the tour, you'll have the chance to visit Bodegas Marques de Riscal, designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry. This iconic winery presents a unique photo opportunity and adds a touch of architectural wonder to your wine adventure. Please note that the tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, making it convenient for travelers staying in San Sebastian. Additional food or wine tastings not specified in the inclusions are not covered by the tour.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Rioja Full Experience Tour rave about the immersive journey through La Rioja's wineries. They commend the knowledgeable guides who provide fascinating insights into the winemaking process and the rich history of the region. Travelers appreciate the diverse range of wineries visited, from century-old establishments to more contemporary vineyards. The traditional Riojan lunch with wine pairings is often described as a highlight, showcasing the region's culinary delights. Overall, customers express their satisfaction with the tour, praising its organization, educational value, and the exceptional wines tasted along the way.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

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At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Haro

After pickup from your accommodation in San Sebastian, we will head to the city of Haro in La Rioja Alta wine region. We will take a formal guided visit of a traditional Riojan winery located in Haro's famous Train Station District. After the guided visit, you will enjoy a tasting of two glasses of wine at the winery. Following the formal winery visit and tasting, we will take a short stroll through Haro's Train Station District and enjoy an additional quick tasting of 2-3 wines at another winery.

Laguardia

We will leave the Rioja Alta wine region behind and cross the river into the Rioja Alavesa wine region to head towards its capital: the village of Laguardia. We will take a guided stroll through this enchanting medieval village, and later head to visit a smaller, family-run winery located in the Rioja Alavesa wine region. At the winery, we will learn a bit about its history and enjoy a tasting of two of their wines.

Rioja Alavesa

We will take you to enjoy a typical 3-course Riojan lunch paired with wine.

Bodegas Ysios

After lunch, we will head to Ysios winery, famous for its architecture, for some wonderful photo opportunities.

Bodegas Marques de Riscal

We will head to Bodegas Marques de Riscal, designed by Frank Gehry, for some additional photo opportunities.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Please include your pick-up location in San Sebastian at time of booking

Reviews

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carla_v

This tour with Ander was unsurpassed! Not only was he exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of the Basque region but his knowledge of vineyards and winemaking as well as his personal relationship with vineyard owners and staff ensured a really comprehensive and fun tour. Sasha at Magu vineyards provided a thorough, detailed and educational overview and tour of the winemaking process to include barrel making. Marta at Luis Cana provided such heart to her description of the vineyards and Luis Cana the founder, that we shared family stories that literally brought us both to tears. Tastings were phenomenal and truly a memorable experience sitting outside overlooking the vineyards. Lunch in Lograno was exceptional. Enjoying our meal ouside of the restaurant at a white tableclothed small table, views of the cobblestone street and flowers hanging from balconies, added to the ambience most of us have only read about in travel magazines. This tour was worth every cent. Ask for Ander!!!

Shelby_M

This tour is a wonderful introduction to the Basque wine scene! The tour operator - Go Basque (Ander) - traces the history of wine making up to present. Our tour included a stop and lunch at La Guardia, a charming walled town. Ander was particularly accommodating and good company!

joannakO8640UV

Our group of 4 wine lovers highly anticipated our trip to Rioja, since our we had to cancel our trip back in 2020 due to the pandemic. Nina was fantastic in booking the trip, helping to customize our winery stops as well as our lunch option. On the day of the tour, we were warmly greeted at our hotel in San Sebastian by Ander. He was due to be our guide back in 2020, so it was 3 years in the making! Once we were on our way, Ander provided helpful information, background, and history during the whole drive to the Rioja wine country. We began our tour in the town of Haro with stops at few of the smaller producers. Ander was incredibly flexible adding in extra stops here and there as we had extra time. We then headed to two fantastic smaller wineries in the countryside. Both were quite unique, using some newer methods and techniques, while respecting the traditions of the region. We had a delicious, relaxing lunch where we were able to try some local specialties. Finally, we rounded out a memorable day with a tour of the quaint town of La Guardia and a quick stop to take in the architectural sights of a few modern winery buildings. Even though this was a repeat trip to Rioja for some of the group, it was an entirely new, exciting, and unforgettable experience for us all. Ander was unfailingly informative and engaged throughout the entire trip. Ander and Nina were also incredibly helpful with tips and suggestions for the rest of our time in Basque country. Their cheat sheet of Pinxto bars was invaluable for our Pinxto crawl later in the week. The Go Basque team really made us feel like we were part of the Basque country family. We hope to return for future tours with the team.

JuliaM_T

Anders showed us a diversity of wineries, each with a unique wine and personality. Anders catered the personalized tour to us and what we wanted to do while staying within the guidelines. Wonderful experience!

djh1

In early November we did the Rioja Full Experience Private Tour with the company Go Basque. From the very beginning, when I contacted them regarding booking our tour, they could not have been more helpful. Unlike many tours, no payment was required to book and confirm the tour, but full payment would be required one month before, which was fine with us. I dealt with Nina throughout the entire booking process, and she was unfailingly helpful with my myriad of questions. She helped us decide which wineries to visit, which type of tour to take and assisted in explaining what sort of food we could expect on our included lunch in a winery. When the day arrived our driver, Ander, picked us up at our San Sebastian hotel right on time. Ander was simply wonderful and ensure that we had a fantastic day. Nothing was too much trouble; every question was answered and was truly the perfect guide. The wineries chosen were incredible, exactly the type of things that we wanted to experience in the Rioja region. Ander also gave us plenty of stops of photo opportunities of things that we were interested in. The included lunch was quite delicious and there was a huge amount of food. Before the day started, Ander warned that we would probably sleep on the way back. I inwardly scoffed as I never sleep in cars, or in the day, and certainly not with strangers. Well, this was a different day! We had so many wine tastings that also included lovely nibbles of jamon and cheese, followed by the huge lunch then a guided walk around La Guardia. Once we got in the car for the long journey back to San Sebastian, both my husband and I fell into a peaceful sleep. We had an amazing day and highly recommend Go Basque, and particularly Nina and Ander if you want the perfect private Rioja wine tour.

Michael M

This tour is a fabulous way to experience the Rioja wine region. From beginning to end Ander was an excellent host with his knowledge and attention to detail. He looked after us both impeccably and we had some great conversations throughout the day. We would thoroughly recommend this tour. We hope to go back to San Sebastian and would certainly use Go Basque again. Thanks again Ander. Best wishes Colin and Rhoda

Tom_H

Ander was the best guide you could have ever asked for. The tour was fantastic and we had such a fun time. Highly recommend for people visiting and wanting to experience really good wine and wineries.

Jonathan_P

If you love wine, this is a must while you are in the area. First of all, we’d like to thank go basque tour for an amazing day trip- Ander was so knowledgeable and personalized the tour according to our want- it was a wonderful day trip. We visited several continual wineries as well as a few boutique wineries. The region of Rioja is beautiful and we were able to enjoy the scenery while driving and walking around. We also visited a little town of LaGuardia and had a delicious lunch. We are so happy that we did this tour! Thank you, go basque tour, Ander and Nina for this amazing experience!

Espen_M

We went on a private tour with Ander to 3 different locations and with 3course lunsj at the 4th. The winerys were great,but most of all it was Anders knowledge about the winerys, and San Sebastian in general that made our day. We highly recomend a trip with him. It was absolutely one of our best days of our holiday.

rossr597

Nina and Ander were great hosts that guided us thru a number of wineries and local points of interest. Their passion for the area and the local wine culture was very evident and added to the overall experience. We also did a local cooking class that Go Basque arranged which was a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend these tours and Go Basque

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