Food & wine

Rioja wine tour with lunch from San Sebastian

4.9(55 reviews)San Sebastián, Spain
8h30DurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Join a private La Rioja winery tour departing from San Sebastian, where you will explore family-run wineries amidst century-old vineyards and medieval villages. The tour involves walking among the vines, learning about the terroir and the winemaking process from grape to barrel, followed by a guided tasting that highlights flavors of red fruit, vanilla, and spice. The experience includes a four-course Riojan lunch featuring blood sausage, piquillo peppers, Rioja-style beans with chorizo, wood-fired lamb chops, and Goxua, all paired with local wines. Your guide will also share insights into historic wine presses and underground cellars, with the skyline of Laguardia as a picturesque backdrop. This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, private transport, and expert guidance. Please note that the lunch menu may vary based on the season or restaurant.

Itinerary

1

Laguardia

Visit to Laguardia and the region

2

La Rioja

Guided tour with wine tasting in the winery

3

La Rioja

Traditional lunch from La Rioja: blood sausage, piquillo peppers and guindillas, Rioja-style beans and potatoes with chorizo, wood-fired lamb chops with salad, and Goxua, paired with local wines (menu may vary depending on season or restaurant.)

What's included / not included

Transportation in a private vehicle with ACLocal guideHotel pickup and drop-offWine tastingTraditional lunch (4 courses w/ dessert)
Alcoholic drinks for underagedRain clothes and umbrellas

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is not recommended for vegans
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
  • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Menu items mentioned in the description may vary depending on availability or seasonal changes.
  • Kids menu is available upon request. Please specify in the comments section when booking.
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

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