San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour
4,9 (1284)3hSan Sebastián, Spain
From€103
Food & wine
Full Day Tasting The Unknown Rioja Wine Region
5(34 reviews)San Sebastián, Spain
9hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Experience the Rioja terroir by visiting small wineries throughout the day. This tour includes interactions with local growers and winemakers, allowing you to understand their passion for winemaking. You will explore various wine aging techniques, including traditional methods and innovative aging in clay and ceramic vessels. The tour is suitable for those interested in a deeper connection with wine production and local culture. It is not ideal for travelers seeking large commercial wineries or a fast-paced experience. Be prepared for a full day of vineyard visits and tastings.
Itinerary
1
Donostia - San Sebastian
It will be a pleasure to pick you up at your hotel in San Sebastian (please let us know if you are staying in any other city) with my air-conditioned and heated vehicle. You will enjoy a pleasant 90 minutes drive to the Rioja wine region and you will be able to see how the landscape will change little by little.
2
Bodegas y Vinedos Gomez Cruzado
Tasting of 5 wines and local olive oil: at Gomez Cruzado you will taste some classic and new tendencies of Riojan wines. 5 wine tasting included and option to ship their some exclusive wines home. Haro, one of the first cities having electricity in Spain because of the wine production. We will walk by this lovely neighborhood admiring the architecture of the classic and oldest wineries. [The tour can be tailor-made, there is always option to visit another of the classic Rioja wineries, contact us].
3
Bodegas Marques de Riscal
Let's enjoy the views from our secret viewpoint among the vineyards admiring the innovative and avant-garde architecture of the Marqués de Riscal winery designed by the famous Canadian architect Frank O. Gehry, who created a work, which, although full of shapes, is in perfect harmony with the landscape of the area. Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest wineries in Rioja since 1858. THE MARQUIS was one of the first person and winery in Rioja aging wine in oak barrels at the end of the XIX century. [The tour is tailor-made, there is always option to visit one of the classic Rioja wineries].
4
Bodegas Ysios
We will stop in front of this unique boutique winery to admire the modern architecture designed by the famous Santiago Calatrava surrounded by the dramatic setting of the Sierra de Cantabria.
5
Bodegas Carlos San Pedro Perez de Vinaspre
Short discovery visit and later tasting of 3 wines included in an underground Wine Cave. Some of the Unique Bodega are still aging their wines in the underground of the medieval village of Laguardia in the traditional way. It's a unique experience to discover the underground wine cellars and taste their wines.
6
Laguardia
Lunch in a local restaurant and a short walk in the town. The medieval town of Laguardia located on the top of a hill, is the capital of Rioja Alavesa Wine Region and one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. It was founded in the 10th century as a defense of the Kingdom of Navarre and retains almost intact its medieval layout. There await the fortified churches of San Juan Bautista and Santa María de los Reyes. The town keeps many secrets and is entirely pedestrian because underground there are more than 300 tunnels dug hundreds of years ago. We will explain you the origin and the use that is given to them today.
What's included / not included
Private transportationLunchLocal Expert Tour GuideAir conditioned vehicle2 more tastings in 2 wineries (3 wines in each winery)Wine tasting 1 (4 exclusive wines)
Any extra item not specified aboveTips
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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