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Ribera del Duero Wineries Guided Tour & Wine Tasting from Madrid
4.9(483 reviews)Madrid, Spain
11hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
On this full-day tour from Madrid, travelers visit three wineries in the Ribera del Duero region, known for its red wines. Participants will taste Tempranillo wines, enjoy traditional tapas and a regional lunch, and learn about winemaking from experts. The tour includes transportation from Madrid and is conducted in a small group, allowing for a more personal experience at each winery. It is suitable for wine enthusiasts and those seeking a day trip from Madrid. Travelers should note that the tour focuses on wine tasting and local gastronomy and involves traveling through the Castilian countryside.
Itinerary
1
Madrid
Meeting Point: At the front door of the cafetería of hotel Claridge, next to the main door of the hotel. Plaza del Conde de Casal, 6, 28007 Madrid Closest Metro Station: Conde de Casal (Line 6) The use of cafeteria facilities is only allowed for their customers. Please, don't be late, the tour departs on time. Always estimate it will take you 10-20min longer than what maps say and plan your route to the meeting point the night before. It is possible to join the group at the first stop, but any additional cost to catch up is the responsibility of the client who did not arrive on time. You will be picked up in Madrid at 9:15am and depart towards Ribera del Duero. The Duero river, also known as the river of wine, is about 2 hours from Madrid and it is the home of tempranillo, the most famous Spanish grape variety (red wines with full body and lots of fruit).
2
Aranda de Duero
You will do a full visit in the first winery, learning about winemaking in Ribera (riverside in Spanish), and understanding tempranillo wine from the grape to the bottle. First stop will be one of the most representative wineries in the region, where you will taste the freshness and elegance of their aged wines, feeling the extraordinary complexity of this land. Please note that this itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
3
Sotillo de la Ribera
Second Winery: The second winery we visit is in harmonious modernity with the environment; it is open to the vineyards. This link between the interior and the exterior is a statement of the necessary functionality of spaces, nature and history. Everything stands up as a new concept of wine. We always select wineries that are different, mixing tradition and modernity, to get a broad understanding of one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Every stop will bring a surprise and you will learn about traditional wine making, modern architecture and limited productions that make special wines. Please note that this itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
4
Roa
There will be free time to have lunch at your own choice (lunch is not included in tour price: we do not impose a menu). You can lunch in a traditional restaurant with several options of Castilian regional food ranging from tapas, a light lunch or a full 3-course lunch (approx. budget: tapas 12/15€, full 3-course 30€). Please note that this itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
5
Curiel de Duero
Third winery: a medieval underground cellar, with a total length of about 4 mi and excavated about 40 ft deep (networks of incredible tunnels that run through the subsoil of the city and are intended for the preservation of wines that have been made since the Middle Age). Here, we will learn part of the history of the Ribera del Duero. Please note that this itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change. Note that the order of the wineries and locations change depending on the day.
6
Madrid
End of the tour: get back to Madrid with the memory full of great flavors and wonderful experiences. The duration of the tour is between 10 to 11 hours depending on the traffic in Madrid.
What's included / not included
Roundtrip by air-conditioned van or coach.Local bilingual expert guide (Bilingual tour if necessary)Three winery visits and Wine tasting (of minimum three wines in each winery)Snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off / GratuitiesChildren under 12 cannot take part of the tour (unless a private tour, contact us to organize it)Lunch
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum age is 18 for tasting at the wineries.
- Tour conducted in English and Spanish if needed, making it accessible for all travelers.
- Minimum number of participants for tours to take place is 4. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unusual event of this occurring, we will notify you one week in advance and you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Inside the cellars it is a bit cold, we recommend taking some warm clothes.
- Children under 12 cannot take part of the tour.
- Always estimate it will take you 10-20min longer than what maps say and plan your route to the meeting point the night before. We do not recommend using Uber, take a regular taxi.
- Not included Personal expenses: any personal purchases, food, or additional drinks beyond the tastings included in the tour.
- Tour lasts 11 hours aprox. You will come back at the meeting point at 20:15 pm
- People with allergies or dietary restrictions are welcome, but they must inform us in advance. They may have less variety, but they will eat the same amount as the rest of the group.
- The tour is not cancelled in case of bad weather.
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