--- 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: Picnic in the caves? rank_in_category: 2 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/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. **Picnic in the caves?:** Three winery tastings, a picnic in the caves of a fourth and an afternoon in Laguardia with pickup at €465 per person; adults only. 5 from 79 reviews. Trade-off: Adults only; may cancel below four. (last checked September 16, 2026) ## 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. ## 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 ## 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. ## 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 ## How it compares in Day Trips from San Sebastián Ranked **#2 of 27** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 5.0 (87) 2. 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