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La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from San Sebastian

4.8 Great 106 reviews
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8h
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English, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Rioja on a budget? in our Day Trips from San Sebastián comparison. Two wineries, tastings, lunch and pickup in the small group versions at €110 per person for 8h; budget version sees one. 4.79 from 106 reviews.

Trade-off: Long drive; budget option one winery.

Last checked: September 16, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

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 4.79 by 106 travellers.

From the guide

Experience a day of exquisite wine tourism with our tour from San Sebastian to La Rioja, where you’ll discover why these lands, shaped since Roman times, are synonymous with excellence.

With private transport and hotel pick-up in San Sebastian, head to La Rioja to visit two (one for the bilingual group option) contrasting wineries: one small and family-run, the other mid-sized, exploring traditional and innovative vineyard and cellar methods. Stroll among vines and barrels and enjoy a guided wine tasting highlighting the red fruit, vanilla, and spice notes typical of Crianza and Reserva wines.

Continue to Laguardia, a medieval gem with cobbled streets and underground cellars, for a small pintxos lunch paired with local wines and tips to explore the wine route further.

No expertise is required, just a desire to discover unique landscapes and meet the people behind each bottle, in a comfortable, intimate, and flexible day.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Bilingual group

from €110 / person
Guide: English, Spanish

No accomodation pick up: Meet at San Sebastian bus station.

What this option includes

Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 1, 20012 Donostia / San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa.

Bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking both languages are welcome.

Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults, with a maximum of 30 adults.

Food or drinks: Barrel-fermented white wine and a premium red wine, paired with two tapas.

Bus: The vehicle used for this tour depends on demand, and could be a bus or minivan.

Description: In this tour you'll visit one winery and Laguardia, stopping at the Marques de Riscal viewpoint.

Small group (Spanish)

from €240 / person
Guide: Spanish

Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants.

What this option includes

Light meal: Traditional “pochas” or Rioja-style potatoes, lamb chops, and a glass of wine.

Two wineries: In this tour option you'll visit two wineries and Laguardia

Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation.

Language: This tour will be in Spanish.

Pickup included

Small group (English)

from €240 / person
Guide: English

Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants.

What this option includes

Light meal: Traditional “pochas” or Rioja-style potatoes, lamb chops, and a glass of wine.

Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation.

Language: This tour will be in English.

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:15, 08:30
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:15, 08:30. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 16, 2026.

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (not available for Bilingual group option)
Wine tastings
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Two winery visits (one winery for Bilingual group option)
Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine (not included for the bilingual group tour)

What's Not Included

Rain clothes and umbrellas

Itinerary

La Rioja Stop 1
Visit to the first winery and wine tasting
2h
La Rioja Stop 2
Visit to the second winery and wine tasting (not availble for Bilingual group option)
1h
Laguardia Stop 3
Arrival in Laguardia and light lunch (lunch not included in the Bilingual group option)
2h

Departure & Return

Pickup included

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

Start point

Main door of the cafeteria (there is only one). The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.

End point

Main door of the cafeteria (there is only one). The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Depending on the winery visited, the quantity and types of wines may vary, as well as the types of snacks included.
  • Not recommended for vegans
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 110 / person