RIOJA WINE TOUR
3 WINERIES, PINTXOS LUNCH & HOTEL PICKUP
9 HOURS | 3 VISITS & TASTINGS | PINTXOS LUNCH | SMALL GROUP | FROM €310PP
Full-day Rioja wine tour exploring one of Spain’s most iconic wine regions. Visit three carefully selected wineries, enjoy guided tastings and a traditional lunch
This Rioja wine tour is designed to showcase the diversity, history and elegance of Spain’s most famous wine region. Over the course of the day, you’ll visit three wineries that highlight the contrast between traditional Rioja winemaking and more modern, expressive styles.
Guided tastings introduce you to the region’s key grape varieties, including Tempranillo alongside Garnacha and other traditional blends. You’ll also gain insight into how oak ageing, blending traditions and Rioja’s classification system shape its world-famous style.
A lunch of pintxos is included, offering a chance to enjoy regional cuisine paired with local wines in a local setting.
The experience is led by a professional sommelier, ensuring clear and engaging explanations throughout the day. With small groups and hotel pickup included, the tour is designed to be seamless, informative and highly enjoyable.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
- Visit 3 carefully selected Rioja wineries
- Guided tastings across traditional and modern Rioja styles
- Learn about Crianza, Reserva & Gran Reserva classifications
- Traditional Spanish lunch included
- Small-group experience for a more personal day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Full-day experience (approx. 12 hours)
- Led by a professional sommelier
Your Rioja Itinerary
🕘 Morning – Hotel Pickup & Departure
Your day begins with hotel pickup in the Rioja region or surrounding areas. Settle in and enjoy the drive through the Spanish countryside as you head towards a region shaped by centuries of winemaking tradition.
🍷 Winery Visit 1 – Introduction to Rioja
Start your experience at a carefully selected winery, where you’ll be introduced to Rioja’s winemaking philosophy, classification system and signature ageing styles.
🍷 Winery Visit 2 – Contrasting Style
Continue to a second winery showcasing a different approach—either more traditional or more modern in style. This contrast helps highlight the diversity within Rioja’s winemaking culture.
🍽️ Lunch – Pintxos in a village
Enjoy a tyipcal local break featuring pintxos among locals. A chance to slow down and experience Rioja beyond the cellar doors.
🍷 Winery Visit 3 – Final Tasting Experience
Your final winery brings everything together, offering a structured tasting that deepens your understanding of Rioja’s terroir, ageing and blending traditions.
🚗 Return Journey
After a full day of wine and discovery, relax on the return journey with drop-off at your hotel in the evening.
Please note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We pick up individual groups from their accommodation
Cancellation policy & FAQs
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event. 100% refundable if cancelled before.
How far is Rioja?
Rioja is located in northern Spain and is typically a full-day wine region experience, depending on your pickup location within the region, but can be anywhere from ten minutes to an hour,
What wines is Rioja known for?
Rioja is best known for elegant red wines made primarily from Tempranillo, often blended with Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, and aged in oak barrels.
What's included in the Rioja wine tour?
The tour includes visits to 3 wineries, guided tastings, a lunch of pintxos, hotel pickup and drop-off, transport throughout the day and a professional sommelier guide.
How many wineries will we visit?
You will visit three wineries, each offering a different perspective on Rioja’s winemaking styles.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included within the Rioja region and surrounding areas.
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts approximately 9 hours including travel, winery visits, tastings and lunch.
Is the tour suitable for beginners?
Yes. The experience is designed for both beginners and experienced wine lovers, with clear explanations throughout the day.
What makes Rioja different from Ribera del Duero?
Rioja is generally more diverse and blend-focused, with a strong tradition of oak ageing, while Ribera del Duero tends to produce more concentrated, single-varietal Tempranillo wines.
