---
title: Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
price: 425
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 48
duration_minutes: 480
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 15 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-16
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-rioja-wine-tasting-tour-with-local-lunch/
---

# Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #15 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

We have been guiding in Rioja for over 12 years offering only the best wine tastings on our tours, all guided by the most professional local tour guides. 

Come with us to explore the vineyards, taste top wines, discover Rioja as no one else and get delighted with the best home made food. Real local experience!

Enjoy Rioja on your own private tour. THE foodie's and winelover's dream.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 98 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:00, 08:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Wine tastings
- Age 18+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 98 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €425 per person
- Duration: 8h–9h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Basque Guides
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:00, 08:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-16

## Reviews

4.94 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 47 of 48.

- 5 stars: 47 (98%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Taxes and insurance
- English-, Spanish- and Basque-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transport expenses, such as toll roads, fuel, and parking fees
- Private driver
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Wine tastings
- Lunch in a local restaurant, not touristy!

## Not included

- Other extra food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **La Rioja** (5h) - Top wine tastings in 2 different wineries in one day!. Enjoy architecture, food tasting and taste some of the best wines in the region. Learn about wine culture & history, enjoy the sightseeing, and taste more wines, little walk along the medieval town, we include some nice...
2. **Bodegas Marques de Riscal** (15m) - Wine tasting
3. **Walk along medieval streets of Laguardia, discovering the secrets hidden in t...** (1h) - Walk along medieval streets of Laguardia, discovering the secrets hidden in the caves under the town
4. **Bodegas Ysios** (10m) - Picturesque photo of the winery

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 98

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €850 | €425 |
| 4 | €1500 | €375 |
| 6 | €2100 | €350 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from San Sebastián start at €55 per person.

## Compared with other Day Trips from San Sebastián

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 27** | €425 | 8h–9h | 4.94 (48) | private |
| [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 #15 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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