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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: 4.8
reviews: 109
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: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/la-rioja-wines-and-laguardia-tour-from-san-sebastian/
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# 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 4.8 by 109 travellers.

**Rioja on a budget?:** Choose bilingual Rioja and Laguardia at €110 per person for 8h: one winery with tastings, no lunch or pickup. 4.8 from 109 reviews. Trade-off: Bilingual: no lunch or pickup; four adults to run. (last checked September 16, 2026)

In our comparison: #24 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 51 pickup points
- Group size varies by option: max 30 from €110 · private from €228
- Starts 08:15, 08:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Wine tastings
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €19: ages 0 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 51 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €110 per person for the Bilingual group option; other options up to €228
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 109 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Local Experts Tours
- Group: Group size varies by option: max 30 from €110 · private from €228
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:15, 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.8 from 109 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 103 of 109.

- 5 stars: 98 (90%)
- 4 stars: 5 (5%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 3 (3%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## 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. 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) | €228 / 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 Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish. Pickup included |
| Small group (English) | €228 / 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: This tour will be in English. Pickup included |

## 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: 2026-09-26
- 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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ599IHFqlUQ0Ra-q6lchvTmM

Pickup points listed by the operator: 51

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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.

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Day Trips from San Sebastián

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #24 of 27** | €110 | 8h | 4.8 (109) | varies by option |
| [Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | €506 | 9h | 5.0 (90) | private |
| [Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | €465 | 8h | 5.0 (79) | private |
| [Private Cultural Tour: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-cultural-tour-biarritz-st-jean-de-luz-hondarribia/?format=md) | €347 | 8h | 5.0 (68) | private |

Ranked #24 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €642, median €307; typical length 8h. 15 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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