Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing
Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing
5,0 (1182)3hBilbao, Spain
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Food & wine
Architectural Rioja Wine Tour: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios (Bilbao)
4.9(165 reviews)Bilbao, SpainRef. viator-74295P14
8hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Participants will explore the Rioja wine region, visiting three wineries including Marqués de Riscal and Ysios, along with a family-run boutique winery. The tour includes tastings of at least 8 wines, providing insight into the region's history, terroir, and winemaking practices. This tour is suitable for wine enthusiasts looking to experience both established and emerging wineries. It may not be ideal for those seeking a purely traditional wine experience. Before booking, note that the tour includes a light tapas lunch in the medieval village of Laguardia, where guests can also enjoy a walk through the village's cobbled streets and scenic views of the vineyards and architecture.
Itinerary
1
Bilbao
The tour starts from Bilbao and includes a scenic drive along the dramatic ridge of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains on our way to the Rioja wine region — a beautiful journey of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
2
Bodegas Marques de Riscal
Marqués de Riscal is one of Rioja’s most historic and influential wineries, founded in 1858 and known for combining tradition with bold innovation. Taste 4 wines Its wines helped put Rioja on the world map, and today the estate is instantly recognisable thanks to the spectacular titanium-and-steel hotel designed by Frank Gehry. During your complete guided visit, you’ll explore one of the region’s pioneering wineries, learn about its winemaking legacy and enjoy a tasting of some of their emblematic wines.
3
Bodegas Ysios
Our next stop is Ysios Winery, one of Rioja's most iconic architectural landmarks. Designed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, its striking wave-shaped roof mirrors the Sierra de Cantabria mountains, making it one of the most photographed wineries in the world. We will step inside the winery to discover the story behind its remarkable design, learn about its architecture, and enjoy a tasting of one of Ysios' most iconic wines.
4
Bodegas Javier San Pedro Ortega
The last winery takes us to Javier San Pedro Ortega, a family-run boutique winery representing the new wave of Rioja winemakers. Here, you'll discover how a new generation is redefining the region by combining tradition with innovation and a strong focus on terroir. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of four wines, perfectly paired with a selection of local Rioja appetizers, offering an authentic taste of the region's modern winemaking scene.
5
Laguardia
Our tour concludes with a light tapas lunch in Laguardia, one of Spain's most beautiful medieval villages. Stroll through its charming cobbled streets and soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy a selection of traditional local tapas, the perfect ending to a day discovering the very best of Rioja.
What's included / not included
Bottled waterWine TastingWineries VisitProfessional GuideLunch (some tapas/traditional food with wine)
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Accessibility and comfort
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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