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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Main door of the cafeteria (there is only one). The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.
Main door of the cafeteria (there is only one). The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |