Food & wine

La Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from Bilbao

4.8(18 reviews)Bilbao, Spain
8hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This wine tour from Bilbao allows travellers to explore La Rioja wine country at a relaxed pace. The tour includes a scenic drive to La Rioja, featuring walled villages and vine-covered hills. Participants will visit a mid-sized winery to learn about the winemaking process, from vineyard to barrel, and enjoy a guided wine tasting of D.O.Ca. Rioja selections, focusing on aromatic profiles and ideal pairings. A four-course Riojan lunch is part of the experience, featuring dishes such as blood sausage, piquillo peppers, Riojan beans, potatoes with chorizo, wood-fired lamb chops, and Goxua for dessert, served in a traditional restaurant. The tour concludes with time to appreciate the views of Laguardia. This experience is suitable for those interested in wine culture and traditional cuisine. It does not cater to those seeking fast-paced activities. Comfortable transport and an expert guide are included.

Itinerary

1

Laguardia

Arrival in Rioja. 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, Riojan beans, potatoes with chorizo, wood-fired lamb chops with salad, and Goxua for dessert (a traditional Basque cream dessert), served in a classic restaurant where seasonal dishes shine alongside carefully selected wines.

What's included / not included

Hotel pick up and drop offAlcoholic beveragesLunchWinery ticket in La RiojaAir conditioned vehicle
Rain clothes and umbrellas

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for vegans
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Good to know

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • If there are children included in the booking, three days before the tour we will contact you by email to confirm their weight and height and to select the appropriate child seat for the car.
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

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