La Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from Bilbao

If you’re looking for a comfortable, authentic, and enriching wine tour with local character, this getaway from Bilbao takes you to the heart of La Rioja wine country at an unhurried pace. After a scenic drive, you’ll reach La Rioja, where walled villages and vine-covered hills reveal the terroir. We’ll visit a mid-sized winery to learn how grapes are transformed into great wines, from vineyard to barrel. The experience includes a guided wine tasting featuring D.O.Ca. Rioja selections, helping identify aromatic profiles, styles, and ideal pairings. It continues with a four-course Riojan lunch: blood sausage, piquillo peppers and guindillas, Riojan beans, potatoes with chorizo, wood-fired lamb chops with salad, and Goxua for dessert, served in a traditional restaurant with seasonal dishes and paired wines. Afterwards, enjoy the serene pace and panoramic views of Laguardia. Comfortable transport and an expert guide make this tour a full immersion in Rioja’s wine culture.

1. 1

   Laguardia

   2 hours

   Arrival in Rioja. Visit to Laguardia and the region

2. 2

   La Rioja

   1 hour

   Guided tour with wine tasting in the winery

3. 3

   La Rioja

   2 hours

   Traditional lunch from La Rioja: blood sausage, piquillo peppers and guindillas, Riojan beans, potatoes with chorizo, wood-fired lamb chops with salad, and Goxua for dessert (a traditional Basque cream dessert), served in a classic restaurant where seasonal dishes shine alongside carefully selected wines.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. 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
• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.