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title: Rioja Wine Tours from San Sebastián
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
tours: 11
price_from_eur: 110
reviews_total: 649
as_of: 2026-11-02
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/
---

# Rioja Wine Tours from San Sebastián

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Rioja Wine Tours from San Sebastián in San Sebastián: 11 tours, all from the 65 we kept after screening every one of the 401 tours Viator lists for San Sebastián, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 16, 2026)

We compared 11 Rioja wine tours from San Sebastián by wineries visited, lunch, pickup, minimum numbers and private or shared.

- **Shared day, budget?:** [La Rioja Wines and Laguardia Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/la-rioja-wines-and-laguardia-tour-from-san-sebastian/?format=md). Choose bilingual Rioja and Laguardia at €110 per person for 8h: one winery with tastings, no lunch or pickup. 4.8 from 109 reviews. Four adults across bookings. Trade-off: Bilingual: no lunch or pickup; four adults to run. — now €110 per person, 4.8 (109)
- **Private, all in?:** [Private Day in Rioja](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md). Private Rioja: winery visit, two tastings, lunch, tasting fees and pickup at €506 per person for 9h; minimum two. 5 from 90 reviews. Minimum two people. Trade-off: Per person, minimum two. — now €506 per person, 5.0 (90)
- **Private picnic day?:** [Rioja Wineries and Laguardia with Picnic](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian/?format=md). Private Rioja with tastings, picnic lunch and pickup at €465 per person; adults only, minimum two, no refund if you cancel. 5 from 79 reviews. May cancel below four. Trade-off: Adults only; book two; no refund if you cancel. — now €465 per person, 5.0 (79)

Also compared:

- [Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch, Private](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/full-rioja-wine-tour-with-lunch-private-tour-from-san-sebastian/?format=md): Private, three course lunch. Trade-off: Per person, minimum two. — now €395 per person, 4.95 (77)
- [Rioja Winery and Traditional Lunch Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wine-tour-winery-and-traditional-lunch-from-san-sebastian/?format=md): Four course lunch, small group. Trade-off: Needs two adults across bookings to run. — now €250 per person, 4.85 (55)
- [Premium Small Group Rioja Uncorked](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/premium-small-group-rioja-uncorked-tour-from-san-sebastian/?format=md): Seven max, three wineries. Trade-off: Minimum two; adults only; English only. — now €307 per person, 4.9 (49)
- [Marqués de Riscal and Ysios Wine Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/marques-de-riscal-and-ysios-architecture-wine-tour-with-lunch-ss/?format=md): Famous wineries, set lunch. Trade-off: Book two; five to run; winery visit in English. — now €299 per person, 4.97 (39)
- [Tasting the Unknown Rioja, Private](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/full-day-tasting-the-unknown-rioja-wine-region/?format=md): Tiny wineries, private. Trade-off: Per person, minimum two. — now €500 per person, 5.0 (34)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 11 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián, Private Tours | €506 per person | 5.0 (90) | 9h | daily 08:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 2 | [Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián | €465 per person | 5.0 (79) | 8h–9h | daily exc Sun 08:30 | private · up to 7 · pickup · en/es |
| 3 | [Full Day Tasting The Unknown Rioja Wine Region](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/full-day-tasting-the-unknown-rioja-wine-region/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián | €500 per person | 5.0 (34) | 9h | daily | private · up to 7 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 4 | [Marques de Riscal and Ysios Architecture Wine Tour with Lunch, SS](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/marques-de-riscal-and-ysios-architecture-wine-tour-with-lunch-ss/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián | €299 per person | 4.97 (39) | 9h | Mon Wed Fri 07:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 5 | [Rioja Alavesa Wineries and Medieval Villages Day Trip](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-alavesa-wineries-and-medieval-villages-day-trip/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián, Private Tours | €650 per group/vehicle | 4.97 (32) | 9h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 6 | [Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch – Private Tour from San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/full-rioja-wine-tour-with-lunch-private-tour-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián, Private Tours | €395 per person | 4.95 (77) | 8h–10h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/it |
| 7 | [Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-rioja-wine-tasting-tour-with-local-lunch/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián, Private Tours | €425 per person | 4.94 (48) | 8h–9h | daily 08:00–08:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · pickup · en/es |
| 8 | [Rioja Wine Private Tour from San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wine-private-tour-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián, Private Tours | €450 per person | 4.92 (37) | 9h | daily exc Sun 08:30 | private · up to 7 · free cancel · pickup · en/es |
| 9 | [Premium Small Group Rioja Uncorked Tour from San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/premium-small-group-rioja-uncorked-tour-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián | €307 per person | 4.9 (49) | 8h 30m | Mon Wed Sat 09:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 10 | [Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wine-tour-winery-and-traditional-lunch-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián | €250 per person | 4.85 (55) | 8h–9h | daily 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 11 | [La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/la-rioja-wines-and-laguardia-tour-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | Day Trips from San Sebastián | €110 per person | 4.8 (109) | 8h | daily 08:15–08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian** — A private day in Rioja with one guided winery visit, two guided tastings, a traditional lunch with local wines, the medieval town of Briones and door to door transport, all tasting fees included at €506 per person per person. Rated 5 by 90 travellers.
- **Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian** — A nine hour day with three winery tastings, a picnic lunch in the underground caves of a fourth winery paired with a Crianza, and an afternoon in medieval Laguardia, with pickup from selected hotels at €465 per person. Adults only; may be cancelled below four bookings. Rated 5 by 79 travellers.
- **Full Day Tasting The Unknown Rioja Wine Region** — A private Rioja day focused on very small wineries, from medieval cellars to newer ones, meeting the people who make the wine, with three tastings and a light local lunch at €500 per person per person. Not advised in pregnancy. Rated 5 by 34 travellers.
- **Marques de Riscal and Ysios Architecture Wine Tour with Lunch, SS** — A Rioja day built around two famous wineries, a full tour at Marqués de Riscal and a tasting at Ysios, plus Laguardia and a three course set lunch with wine, at €299 per person. Public departures need at least five people, so couples should check availability. Rated 4.97 by 39 travellers.
- **Rioja Alavesa Wineries and Medieval Villages Day Trip** — A private day in Rioja Alavesa, the Basque side of Rioja, with wineries and the medieval villages on the Camino, an expert guide, private driver and hotel pickup priced per group at €650 per group/vehicle. Dress smart casual. Rated 4.97 by 32 travellers.
- **Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch – Private Tour from San Sebastian** — A private Rioja day with two or three top wineries and guided tastings of several premium wines at each, a three course lunch with wine in a medieval village and private transport at €395 per person per person. Rated 4.95 by 77 travellers.
- **Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch** — A private Rioja day with guides who have worked the region for over a decade, top wine tastings, a home style lunch and a private driver with all road costs covered at €425 per person per person. Rated 4.94 by 48 travellers.
- **Rioja Wine Private Tour from San Sebastian** — A private winery hopping day with three tastings at classic and boutique family wineries, a three course meal with wine, snacks and private transport at €450 per person per person. Not advised in pregnancy. Rated 4.92 by 37 travellers.
- **Premium Small Group Rioja Uncorked Tour from San Sebastian** — A Rioja day in a group of at most seven with three wineries from classic to modern, more than eight premium tastes, olive oil, a medieval village and a three course lunch with wine, at €307 per person. Adults only; the drive is long each way. Rated 4.9 by 49 travellers.
- **Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from San Sebastian** — A Rioja day in a small group or privately, in English or Spanish, with family run wineries, a guided tasting and a four course Riojan lunch with dessert, hotel pickup included from €250 per person. Vegetarian and gluten free menus on request. Rated 4.85 by 55 travellers.
- **La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from San Sebastian** — A day in La Rioja with two contrasting wineries, a family cellar and a mid sized one, tastings, lunch with a glass of wine and hotel pickup in the small group versions; the bilingual budget option visits one winery without lunch. Priced from €110 per person; rated 4.8 by 109 travellers.

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## FAQ

**Should I choose a small group or private Rioja wine tour from San Sebastián?**

Lunch alone is no reason to book private: Rioja Winery and Traditional Lunch Tour includes it in a small group. Choose the private Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch for a day reserved for your party. For example, Rioja Winery and Traditional Lunch Tour costs €250 per person, rated 4.85 from 55 reviews. The private Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch costs €395 per person, rated 4.95 from 77 reviews. Shared departures depend on minimum bookings. Browse Rioja wine tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/ · Find private Rioja tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/?tour_type=private

**Are Rioja wine tour prices per person or per group?**

Budget per person for private Rioja tours too. Rioja Alavesa Wineries and Medieval Villages is priced per group, so divide the vehicle price by your party size. The shared median is €275 per person; the private median is €458 per person. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. For example, Rioja Alavesa Wineries and Medieval Villages costs €650 per group, rated 4.97 from 32 reviews. See Rioja prices: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/ · See private Rioja prices: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/?tour_type=private

**Can I fit a Rioja wine tour from San Sebastián into half a day?**

Set aside a full day for Rioja from San Sebastián, including the shared Marqués de Riscal and Ysios trip. The median listed tour duration is 8.5 hours. Duration is stated for 11 of 11 tours. Shared tours have a median listed duration of 8.5 hours; private tours, 9 hours. For example, Marqués de Riscal and Ysios Wine Tour includes a set lunch and costs €299 per person, rated 4.97 from 39 reviews. Plan a full day in Rioja: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/

**Can children or someone who needs wheelchair access join a Rioja wine tour?**

For wheelchair access, filter private Rioja tours for operator-marked accessibility. For children, exclude Premium Small Group Rioja Uncorked, which is adults only. Operator-marked accessibility: 1 of 11 tours overall, 1 of 7 private tours. Filter first, then confirm with the operator. The kids filter checks whether strollers and infants are accepted: 6 of 11 tours match. Premium Small Group Rioja Uncorked is adults only, at €307 per person, rated 4.9 from 49 reviews. Filter for strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/?kids=true · Find operator-marked access: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/?wheelchair=true&tour_type=private

**Do Rioja wine tours from San Sebastián include lunch and hotel pickup?**

Hotel pickup does not require a private booking. On La Rioja Wines and Laguardia, budget for your own lunch and travel to the meeting point: tastings are included, but lunch and pickup are excluded. Hotel pickup is listed for 3 of 4 shared tours and 7 of 7 private tours. For example, La Rioja Wines and Laguardia Tour costs €110 per person, rated 4.8 from 109 reviews. It includes tastings but excludes lunch and pickup. Find Rioja tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/?pickup=hotel

**Can I take a Rioja wine tour from San Sebastián in Spanish?**

Spanish guiding is listed; skip Premium Small Group Rioja Uncorked, which is English only. Marqués de Riscal and Ysios also specifies English for its winery visit. Confirm the winery visit's language as well as the guide's language. For example, Premium Small Group Rioja Uncorked costs €307 per person, rated 4.9 from 49 reviews. Marqués de Riscal and Ysios Wine Tour costs €299 per person, rated 4.97 from 39 reviews. Find Rioja tours in Spanish: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/?language=es


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