Northern Spain Tours
Northern Spain tours and road trip itineraries
Enjoy a selection of private trips and northern Spain tours. In this section, you will be able to find amazing 2 or 3-day chauffeured private tours, but also fantastic self-driven itineraries to enjoy Spain´s least-known region. We have paid attention to all details to ensure you find here what you need to enjoy a fantastic holiday in Northern Spain. Great hotels and best ideas on things to do in Northern Spain and a selection of gastronomy and wine experiences in North of Spain. You can discover here all our private tours in Spain.
The traditional Rioja wine tour is the perfect way to learn about the most interesting things Riojas has to offer. This Rioja private tour has it all: high-end wines, tastings at 4 different wineries, a fantastic meal…. All part of an itinerary that will stop at the most amazing examples of fantastic architecture with the purpose of wine making. Your tour guide will ensure you enjoy a great day. Our tour is personal, informal, informative and fun!
- Private
- 8 Hours
- Mon-Sat
- Pick-up
Get to know the world-famous Rioja wine region with this full-day private tour of Rioja. After pickup from your hotel in Bilbao, you will spend an amazing day discovering this well-known wine region with your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Your day includes 3 quality wineries in Rioja and a special lunch with wine. After lunch, you will have time to enjoy a charming riojan village before your return to Bilbao
- Private Tour
- 8 Hours
- Mon-Sat
- Pick-up
Staying in San Sebastian and would like to get to know the world-famous Rioja wine region? Perfect San Sebastian wine tour to discover this fantastic wine country in Rioja with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. With pickup and drop-off from your hotel in San Sebastian, you will visit different excellent wineries in Rioja and enjoy a delicious traditional meal. Before returning to San Sebastian, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a charming medieval riojan village, the perfect way to end your day in Rioja
- Private
- 9 Hours
- Mon-Sat
- Pick-up
Design a fantastic road trip in northern Spain from Bilbao to Sntiago de Compostela with this free itinerary planner that includes recommendations to discover the north of Spain by visiting elegant cities such as San Sebastian, Santander and Oviedo and small fishing villages, all with their traditional architecture. This road trip itinerary has been selected as one of Spain’s best holidays by The Times. Our team of local experts recommends top hotels, restaurants, hidden gems, and activities to enjoy
- 10 days recommended
This gastronomy road trip itinerary in Spain takes you through the North of Spain (Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona and Rioja) and the French Basque country. It is a fantastic opportunity to get to know the real and authentic culture, gastronomy and wine of these regions. You will enjoy wine culture in Rioja, amazing gastronomy, beautiful landscapes and some of Spain´s most charming villages. There is so much to discover in a gastronomic road trip through the North of Spain!
- 10 days recommended
Design a fantastic road trip in northern Spain from Bilbao to Sntiago de Compostela with this free itinerary planner that includes recommendations to discover the north of Spain by visiting elegant cities such as San Sebastian, Santander and Oviedo and small fishing villages, all with their traditional architecture. This road trip itinerary has been selected as one of Spain’s best holidays by The Times. Our team of local experts recommends top hotels, restaurants, hidden gems, and activities to enjoy
- 10 days recommended
Discover the best of La Rioja with this short but complete road trip itinerary in Spain´s top wine region in which you will visit emblematic wineries and taste their wines, explore magnificent landscapes, taste the traditional gastronomy of Rioja, get to know its culture and curiosities, and enjoy activities related to the world of wine. We have carefully selected each of the services recommended to make this the best way to discover this wonderful region.
- 3 days recommended
A fantastic 10 day private tour from Madrid to Barcelona that includes the wine regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero and the amazing cities of Bilbao and San Sebastian. You will also enjoy hidden gems like Segovia and Burgos. Excellent vehicles, guides and hotels to ensure you travel in style in Spain
- Private Tour
- 10 days
- Mon-Sun
Join fellow wine enthusiasts on this small group tour, limited to 8 people, perfect for spending a day in the Rioja wine region during your stay in San Sebastian. Enjoy a fun-filled day amidst stunning landscapes and delicious wines in one of the world's most famous wine regions
- Small Group
- 9 Hours
- Mon-Wed-Sat
This is a fantastic small group to enjoy in Rioja. it departs from Laguardia, a beautiful medieval village. 3 wineries, lots of great wines and a traditional lunch. Enjoy with other wine enthusiasts and a friendly, expert tour guide.
- Small Group
- 9 Hours
- Mon-Wed-Sat
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.
- Small Group
- 8 Hours
- Mon-Sun
- Pick-up
Enjoy 2 countries in 1 day with this private gastronomy tour to France from San Sebastian! Take advantage of your stay in San Sebastian to discover Biarritz and some of France and its charming Basque towns. You will visit the splendid towns of Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz in France and discover local gastronomic products and wines visiting a market and local gastronomic shops. On your way back, get to know the charming town of Hondarribia in Spain, very close to the French border. Enjoy high quality pintxos with your local guide that will be explaining all about the history and gastronomy of this fascinating region along the way
- Private Tour
- 8 Hours
- Tue-Sat
- Pick-up
This private wine tour from San Sebastian begins with a spectacular walk in the town of Zumaia where you will discover the Flysch Route on this beautiful coast of the Basque Country with your local guide. The tour continues to Getaria, a charming fishing village in the Basque Country that ties the land with the sea. You will visit one of its wineries that produce the local txakoli wine and, afterwards, enjoy a delicious meal at one of Getaria’s famous “parrilladas”. Enjoy a nice walk through the village’s beautiful historic center as well as its colourful fishing port
- Private Tour
- 8 Hours
- Mon-Sat
Travelling by plane is good but enjoying wine country on your way to Madrid from North of Spain is simply amazing! With this 2 day tours you will enjoy 2 fantastic private wine tours, one in Rioja and a second one in Ribera del Duero. We use luxury vehicles and you will enjoy the company of expert bilingual local guides. Beautiful scenery, top rated wineries and vineyards, excellent food and a great hotel for your night in Rioja…
- Private Tour
- 2 days
- Mon-Sun
It is very likely that your outlook on life will change after discovering San Sebastian’s gastronomic “pintxo” culture. Pintxos are the Basque version of tapas, an informal way to enjoy dinner while socializing and drinking with friends. Your local guide will introduce you to the authentic pintxo experience in the popular “Casco Viejo” or the old town of San Sebastian. Pintxos (enough for a dinner) paired with 5 wines or drinks. You won’t leave hungry but you will be left with the need to return for more
- Small group
- 3 hours
- Everyday but Mon
Great value for money for this pintxos tour in Bilbao. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover and enjoy Basque culinary culture in Bilbao in its most popular version: pintxos. Drinking chatos (small glasses of wine) and eating pintxos (tapas pierced with a cocktail stick) with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. The itinerary includes some of Bilbao´s top highlights and you will stop at different bars that specialize in different pintxos. Lots of fun and lots of food!
- Small group
- 3 hours
- Mon-Sun
This luxury wine tour in Rioja is about old vintages and tasting wines at exclusive wineries. Experience the passion Hemingway had for Rioja at his favourite winery, relax and taste amongst art and vines and enjoy a lunch at Rioja´s most iconic setting
- Private
- 8 Hours
- Tue-Sat
- Pick-up
Get to know the world-famous Rioja wine region with this full-day private tour of Rioja. After pickup from your hotel in Bilbao, you will spend an amazing day discovering this well-known wine region with your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Your day includes 3 quality wineries in Rioja and a special lunch with wine. After lunch, you will have time to enjoy the charming village of Laguardia with its medieval walls and incredible views before your return to Bilbao
- Private Tour
- 8 Hours
- Mon-Sat
- Pick-up
Get ready for a txakoli adventure! This half-day Bilbao wine tour is perfect for wine lovers, culture seekers, and foodies looking to uncover the secrets of Bizkaia’s iconic white wine: Txacoli.
- Small Group
- 4,5 Hours
- Mon-Fri
- Pick-up
2 tours in 1! Enjoy a tapas tour in Santiago de Compostela that includes the cathedral of Santiago, a stroll in the old district of Santiago de Compostela, and a regional lunch with albariño wine. This is one of the best ways to discover Santiago de Compostela, enjoy its culture, and taste Galicia´s most famous dishes, all in one cultural and food tour of Santiago de Compostela. The city of Santiago de Compostela is Spain´s top pilgrim´s destination being the end of the famous Camino de Santiago
- Small-sized group
- 5 hours
San Sebastian is probably the most famous place for a cooking class in Spain. Immerse in the food culture of the Basque country with a superb cooking class in San Sebastian, Spain´s gastronomy capital. Learn about the preparation of some of the most famous pintxos and also some of the most classic dishes of Basque gastronomy. Enjoy your preparations during the dinner after the class
- Small group
- 3 hours
- Mon-Sun
This private tour offers an unforgettable 3-day tour in which to discover the best old Castilla has to offer. You will discover the beautiful wine country of Ribera del Duero, enjoy the treasures of 3 of Spain´s most amazing cities: Sergovia, Avila, and Salamanca. All 3 cities were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Get ready to enjoy one of the world´s best-preserved Roman aqueducts, the fantastic walls of Avila and one of the world´s most beautiful squares in Salamanca.
- Private Tour
- 3 days
- Mon-Sun
This tour from Barcelona to San Sebastian or to Bilbao offers the perfect getaway in Rioja before reaching San Sebastian. You will reach Rioja by train and private transfer to your hotel in the charming town of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa. Relax, explore, and discover this amazing wine region with your private wine tour with a local expert guide. The ideal option for discovering Rioja and ending with a dropoff in beautiful San Sebastian
- Private Tour
- 1,5 days
- Mon-Sat
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