The Real Rioja Explore Tour - Private experience
At a glance
The Real Rioja Explore Tour - Private experience is a 9h 30m private experience in San Sebastian, Spain, operated by Experience San Sebastian. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $548.09 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Guided cellar cave tour including taster., Bottled water.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Yes your great wine adventure is here.
Step behind the scenes for this fantastic tour of this famous wine region full to the brim of tastes and unforgettable times.
Greeted by the sunny hills of La Rioja, first stop is a very special family run vineyard where they’ll show you the whole wine making process from vines to wines. Then hit the relax button, it’s the tasting session in a dream spot overlooking the valley followed by traditional tapas. Next off to a famed vineyard and prepare to be wowed. Now it's time for the 11th century town of Laguardia to amble through the cobbled streets visiting the secret cellar caves full to the brim of the regions finest. We'll top this off with a casual tapas lunch.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- Guided cellar cave tour including taster.
- Bottled water
- Casual tapas lunch & drinks
- Wine or coffee in Marques de Riscal
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to 3 different wineries
- Guided winery tour including tasting & tapas session
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
Delve behind the scenes and visit a special 4 generation family run winery for a full guided to tour. You'll learn about the whole wine making process from start to finish topped off with tasting and tapas session on the veranda overlooking the vines.
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Stop 2 · 3h
We'll explore the streets of this beautiful 1100yr old walled town. Set on a hill and surrounded by vineyards this picture perfect place has plenty of secrets to uncover from the Santa Maria de los Reyes church to the labyrinth of tunnels and cellar caves hidden below foot. We'll give you a chance to go below ground and explore our favourite cellar for a unique tasting. Then it's time to settle down for a 3 course traditional lunch with incredible view out over the valley.
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Stop 3 · 1h
A La Rioja tour wouldn't be the same without a visit to the famed Marques de Riscal winery, take a step into the world of Frank Gehry and take a glimpse of this incredible building and try the vino tinto which originally put them on the map.
Meeting point
We can also pick up from hotels not mentioned and apartment & vacation rentals or designated spots in Rioja, San Sebastian city & close by.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Real Rioja Explore Tour - Private experience take?
The experience lasts about 9h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $548.09 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Guided cellar cave tour including taster.; Bottled water; Casual tapas lunch & drinks; Wine or coffee in Marques de Riscal; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
We can also pick up from hotels not mentioned and apartment & vacation rentals or designated spots in Rioja, San Sebastian city & close by.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in San Sebastian.
