La Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from Bilbao

4.8
(13 reviews)
Bilbao, Spain

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

If you’re looking for a comfortable, authentic, and enriching wine tour with local character, this getaway from Bilbao takes you to the heart of La Rioja wine country at an unhurried pace.

After a scenic drive, you’ll reach La Rioja, where walled villages and vine-covered hills reveal the terroir.

We’ll visit a mid-sized winery to learn how grapes are transformed into great wines, from vineyard to barrel. The experience includes a guided wine tasting featuring D.O.Ca. Rioja selections, helping identify aromatic profiles, styles, and ideal pairings. It continues with a four-course Riojan lunch: blood sausage, piquillo peppers and guindillas, Riojan beans, potatoes with chorizo, wood-fired lamb chops with salad, and Goxua for dessert, served in a traditional restaurant with seasonal dishes and paired wines.

Afterwards, enjoy the serene pace and panoramic views of Laguardia.

Comfortable transport and an expert guide make this tour a full immersion in Rioja’s wine culture.

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
4 wine tasting
Traditional La Rioja lunch
Winery ticket in La Rioja
Air-conditioned vehicle
Rain clothes and umbrellas

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up at any hotel/apartment of your convenience in Bilbao. Please provide name and address. After booking we will send you a confirmation email.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Laguardia

    Arrival in Rioja. Visit to Laguardia and the region

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    La Rioja

    Guided tour with wine tasting in the winery

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    La Rioja

    Traditional lunch from La Rioja: blood sausage, piquillo peppers and guindillas, Riojan beans, potatoes with chorizo, wood-fired lamb chops with salad, and Goxua for dessert (a traditional Basque cream dessert), served in a classic restaurant where seasonal dishes shine alongside carefully selected wines.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Culinary Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.8 Based on 13 13 reviews
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