1 Day Rioja traditional private tour -

Rioja Tours

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This Rioja private wine tour has it all: high-end wines with high Parker points, tastings at 4 different wineries, a truly traditional and tasty Riojan meal…. All part of an itinerary that will stop at some of the most amazing spots in Rioja. Your tour guide will ensure you enjoy a great day. This tour is personal, informal, informative, and fun!

With this private Rioja wineries tour you will enjoy a highly experienced, local wine expert guide for the day
Hotel pickup and transportation in a comfortable car or minivan
At least 8 high-end wines from 4 different wineries
Experience the most beautiful landscapes and views of architecture
Enjoy a short guided walk in one of Rioja´s most beautiful villages (village will depend on winery selection for the day and itinerary)
… and a delicious traditional Riojan meal

Professional Guide

A highly experienced, friendly wine expert for the day in Rioja

Top quality vehicle

Transportation through Rioja in a high quality minivan or car with air-conditioning

Delicious traditional meal

A high quality traditional lunch with excellent local ingredients at a truly traditional restaurant. Wine and coffee included (vegetarian options available)

4 stops at wineries to enjoy wine tasting

- Premium guided visit at a centuries old winery that produces terroir-based wines and tastings of 3 wines - 3 Stops at wineries, including the famous Barrio de la Estacion, to enjoy excellent wine tastings. From traditional to modern style wines. At the last stop you will enjoy some of the best views in Rioja

Guide walk Riojan village

Enjoy a guided walk through one charming medieval village in Rioja

Landscapes & vineyards

Enjoy some of the most impressive vineyard landscapes in Rioja

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Hotel pick-up and drop-off from some towns in Rioja region (Logroño, Haro, and villages on the way from these 2 cities, including Elciego, Briñas, Briones, Villabuena de Alava or Laguardia.). Pick-up from other locations in Rioja also available, please enquire for more information.

Taxes & services

21% Spanish Taxes (VAT). Complimentary water

Practical information & Dietary restrictions

Hotel pick-up: Please indicate your accomodation details in the booking form if available when you book the tour. Please make sure that your accomodation is in the area described above in Rioja or Rioja Alavesa to ensure this is the right tour for you. Please indicate also if you have any dietary restrictions.

The tour will typically start with pick-up at 09:30 (but pick-up time will be confirmed later since it may depend on your accommodation and the wine tour schedule that day)

This is a sample itinerary though changes may apply due to availability at wineries

Hotel Pick-up

The tour starts at the hotel or accomodation where you stay in Rioja (pick up is possible from Logroño, Haro, Laguardia, Elciego or villages on the way from Logroño to Haro)

Stop #1 - First winery stop

Guided visit to a centuries old, family-owned winery. Walking through the vaulted underground corridors and staircases, you find yourself traveling back in time. Explanations about the wine-making process and the Rioja wine region. 3 excellent wines are tasted and paired with small tapas. All 3 wines from very old vineyards that belong to the family.

Stop #2 - Second winery stop

Our next stop will be at the Barrio de la Estacion in Haro at an iconic winery in Rioja. A winery that combines tradition with modern techonologies. Excellent wine!

Stop #3 - Third winery

Our next stop will introduce you to very high end wine, but totally different from what you have tasted before this day. Decisive notes of red and black fruits and a perfect balance between oak and fruit define the style of these wines.

Lunch & Village

By this time we are sure you will be in love with Rioja but you will also be hungry. Lunch will take place at an old medieval village.. Based on your dietary restrictions, your guide will order your meal at a truly traditional restaurant. You will also enjoy a short walk in one of the region´s most authentic villages, one of those places that are open-air museums between the banks of the Ebro river and the mountain range of Sierra de Cantabria.

Stop # 4 - Fourth winery

The day will end with tasting at a modern winery to enjoy a very relaxing atmosphere and some of the most amazing landscapes in Rioja. You will take pictures that will be the envy of everyone…

Hotel drop off

You will safely be dropped-off at your accomodation.

Have a look first at our Q&A section or contact us

"I wanted to thank you for your help in planning the tour of La Rioja. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life. Not only because of the beautiful landscapes and the selection of wineries; for the fun, helpful and informed of all about wine that was our tour guide. Thanks to Luis and his creativity we were sure to enjoy all the best of La Rioja in a day; I was able to take excellent photos, enjoy a variety of wines and winery styles and most of all enjoy a day that surpassed all my expectations. (It took more than 6 months planning this vacation so the truth is that they were high) I also want to mention that each representative of the wineries and the restaurant treated us like family. They were friendly and entertaining. Lunch at the castle was delicious... super delicious! As you can see I cannot stop saying good things about the tour."

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Yadira (Miami, USA)

My husband and I had a wonderful time on the Rioja wine tour. We did the Classics tour. Yara gave us an amazing private tour. I would highly recommend them. Yara was very knowledgeable and provided us a lot of education about Rioja wines and we learned a lot about our individual taste in wine as well. Yara was able to cater our private tour to our preferred tastes.

Briones in Rioja

Anne

This private tour was the highlight of our trip to Spain. Diego was amazing and we felt like family. We´ve enjoyed many wine tours in Napa, Italy or France… Yours was simply amazing. We would not change anything. Thank you so much for such an amazing day. Gracias!

Castle in Laguardia

Lauren

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Dietary restrictions. The tour can accomodate nearly all possible dietary restrictions. You will be requested to provide dietary restrictions through the booking process.
What it the pick -up time in my accomodation? Pick-up is typically at around 9:30 AM but it is confirmed on a case by case basis
At what time will we be back to our accomodation? At around 17:30 – 18:00. This may depend on where your hotel o flat is located, and also on the itinerary for the day
Contact us in case of doubts.
Can I pay with Amex? You need to contact us to be able to book with Amex
Can I play with a paypal account? You need to contact us if you wish to pay using Paypal
Can I have the name of the wineries we will visit? We do not advertise the names of the wineries visited and prefer not to provide them to ensure we keep the exclusivity of the tour to its maximum for our customers. We only visited small, top wineries that fit perfectly well into the schedule for the day.
Can I propose which wineries to visit? We understand you may love some wines from Rioja and would like to visit the winery where they are produced. We are happy to listen to your preferences but please bear in mind that some wines are great, but the wineries not worth visiting. Please bear also in mind that some wineries do not accept visits or are not available on many days. Lastly, visiting certain wineries may imply a huge detour. The local team is expert in Rioja and will ensure your tour includes amazing wineries.

WHY BOOK WITH US?

Winetourismspain.com is the most secure, easy and best way to experience the fantastic wineries of Rioja. This tour offers you the opportunity to explore the area in luxury and comfort with your own experienced wine expert guide for the day, and really get to know the wineries and high quality wines in the area.

We only work with the best guides and wine producers in Rioja wine country.

BOOKING & PAYMENT

You can make your reservation by selecting an available date from the calendar. Then select the number of people. To proceed to the payment page click “BOOK NOW”.

DEPOSIT OPTION

If you are booking well in advance and prefer to pay a 30% deposit to reserve your date, please contact us by clicking on “Contact Us” and we can then send you a payment link for the deposit

CANCELLATION POLICY

If cancelled 30 days before the start of your trip, 15% of the total services cost will be deducted. For cancellations within 30 days of the starting date of the service, 30% of the total cost will be charged. Tours cancelled 7 days or less prior to the first day of your trip are non-refundable. We advise that you consider purchasing Trip Cancellation / Travel Insurance.

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