La Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from Bilbao

4.8(18)8 hFree cancellationBy Local Experts Tours

About this activity

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

Not included

✕Rain clothes and umbrellas

Good to know

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.
Menu items mentioned in the description may vary depending on availability or seasonal changes.
Kids menu is available upon request. Please specify in the comments section when booking.
If there are children included in the booking, three days before the tour we will contact you by email to confirm their weight and height and to select the appropriate child seat for the car.
Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Not recommended for vegans
Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Cancellation policy

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

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