--- title: Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 465 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 79 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en, es] guidekin_pick: Private picnic day? rank_in_category: 2 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian/ --- # Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian **Guidekin's take:** A nine hour day with three winery tastings, a picnic lunch in the underground caves of a fourth winery paired with a Crianza, and an afternoon in medieval Laguardia, with pickup from selected hotels at €465 per person. Adults only; may be cancelled below four bookings. Rated 5 by 79 travellers. **Private picnic day?:** Private Rioja with tastings, picnic lunch and pickup at €465 per person; adults only, minimum two, no refund if you cancel. 5 from 79 reviews. Trade-off: Adults only; book two; no refund if you cancel. (last checked September 16, 2026) In our comparison: #2 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a day of wine tasting in Spain's famed Rioja region during this 9-hour guided tour and picnic from San Sebastian. Visit three wineries, tasting at least 3 different wines in each, before heading to a fourth winery to tour its underground wine caves and tunnels – the setting for a picnic-style lunch paired with a Crianza red wine from the winery. Spend the afternoon exploring the medieval village of Laguardia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 46 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Wine tastings - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 18+: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 46 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €465 per person - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 79 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Basque Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-16 ## Reviews 5.0 from 79 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 79 of 79. - 5 stars: 79 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Lunch - Wine tastings - Professional Driver/Guide - Transport by air-conditioned minivan - Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) ## Not included - Optional wine purchases - Food and drinks, unless specified ## Itinerary 1. **Basque Tours** (1m) - We will meet you in your accommodation or in a pre-arranged meeting point near your hotel/apartment. 2. **Bodegas y Vinedos Gomez Cruzado** (45m; admission included) - CENTENARY WINERY IN HARO 3. **Bodegas Ysios** (10m) - MODERN ARCHITECTURE WINERY, photos 4. **Bodegas Marques de Riscal** (10m) - Photo stop for the Frank Gehry building inside the winery property 5. **Lagunas de Laguardia** (30m) - Medieval town with charming streets and history ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-16 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Pickup points listed by the operator: 46 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 18 years - A maximum of 16 people per booking - A maximum of 16 people per group - Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 4 people confirmed. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund - A minimum of 2 people is required to run this private tour ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €930 | €465 | | 4 | €1520 | €380 | | 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 · #2 of 27** | €465 | 8h–9h | 5.0 (79) | 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 | | [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 | | [Private French Coast Tour: Bayonne, Biarritz & St-Jean-de-Luz](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-french-coast-tour-bayonne-biarritz-st-jean-de-luz/?format=md) | €290 | 7h | 5.0 (47) | private | Ranked #2 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. 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