--- title: La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from San Sebastian lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 106 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Rioja on a budget? rank_in_category: 24 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-09-16 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/la-rioja-wines-and-laguardia-tour-from-san-sebastian/ --- # La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from San Sebastian **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Rioja on a budget?:** 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) ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 106 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Local Experts Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Bilingual group | €110 / person | English, Spanish | No accomodation pick up: Meet at San Sebastian bus station. Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 1, 20012 Donostia / San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa. Bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously.... | | Small group (Spanish) | €240 / person | Spanish | Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. 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... | | Small group (English) | €240 / person | English | Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. 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:... | ## 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) ## Not included - Rain clothes and umbrellas ## Itinerary 1. **La Rioja** (2h) - Visit to the first winery and wine tasting 2. **La Rioja** (1h) - Visit to the second winery and wine tasting (not availble for Bilingual group option) 3. **Laguardia** (2h) - Arrival in Laguardia and light lunch (lunch not included in the Bilingual group option) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15, 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-16 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. ## Good to know - 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. ## How it compares in Day Trips from San Sebastián Ranked **#24 of 27** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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