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Rioja small group tour from Bilbao

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Tour description

If you stay in Bilbao and are looking for a day tour, we recommend you embark on an intimate journey through the renowned Rioja wine region with our exclusive small group Rioja tour from Bilbao, designed for up to 8 guests. This carefully curated experience combines exceptional wine tastings, delectable tapas, and the charm of medieval villages, ensuring a memorable day for every wine enthusiast.

What we like most about this small-group tour of Rioja from Bilbao

  • Personalized Experience: With a maximum of 8 participants, enjoy a more personalized and engaging tour, allowing for deeper connections and a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Pickup and Drop-off: Begin your day with a pickup directly from your Bilbao accommodation ensuring a hassle-free experience.
  • Visit 2 excellent wineries: Delve into the rich heritage of Rioja wines with guided tours and tastings at 2 carefully selected wineries, each offering unique insights into their winemaking traditions.
  • Scenic Stroll and tapas in Laguardia: Enjoy a leisurely walk through the cobbled streets of Laguardia, absorbing its historic ambiance and breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards. Savor a delightful light tapas-based lunch with 3 pintxos and wine

This small group Rioja tour from Bilbao includes:

Professional Guide

A highly experienced,, local friendly guide

Private transportation -Vehicle with A/C

Transportation from Bilbao and and back

Light tapas meal

Enjoy 3 pintxos and wine (other drinks available) for lunch

Landscapes & vineyards

Viewpoints to enjoy landscapes and a stop at a traditional Riojan village

2 winery visits and selected wine tastings

Tasting at 2 local wineries (a small and a medium sized winery are included for the tour)

Pickup & Drop-off

Pick-up and drop-off from your accomodation in Bilbao

Taxes & services

21% Spanish Taxes (VAT)

Bilbao to Rioja small group tour - Itinerary

The following is a sample itinerary for the day. The itinerary is subject to change depending on availability and schedule at wineries.

09:00 - Pick-up at your accomodation
Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will collect you from your accommodation in Bilbao to commence the journey to Rioja.
Stop #1 - First wine state
Morning – First Winery Visit: Arrive at the first winery for an immersive tour, learning about their winemaking process followed by a tasting session.
Stop #2 - Second wine State
Midday. Proceed to the second winery to explore their unique practices and sample their distinguished wines.
Stop #3 - Laguardia and light lunch
Relish a traditional tapas lunch in Laguardia, enjoying three pintxos accompanied by three local wines.
17:00 - Back in Bilbao
Conclude your enriching day with a comfortable drive back to Bilbao, arriving at your accommodation by early evening.

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Why with us and Terms

  • 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 09:00 AM 
  • At what time will we be back to our accomodation? At around 17:00. This may depend on where your hotel o flat is located, and also on the itinerary for the day
  • 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? It is not possible to propose wineries for this tour.

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. 

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”.

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

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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