Rioja & Ribera Wine Tours: the 15 We Rate

1.Rioja Like A Native Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $550Our pick

Join an English-speaking wine expert for a nine-hour small-group tour through Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. Visit three vineyards, meet family winemakers, taste wine from tanks and barrels, enjoy a local lunch, and explore Rioja’s old traditions. Pickup is available in Logroño, Haro, Laguardia, Elciego, Cenicero, Briones, and Briñas.

“Our tour guide Fito was absolutely fantastic! Not only did he take us around the whole area showing us different things, but he was so knowledgeable about wine. He made the experience incredible!”

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2.Ribera del Duero Wineries Guided Tour & Wine Tasting from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $223

Travel from Madrid to Ribera del Duero in a small group of up to 20, visiting three contrasting wineries and tasting at least three wines at each. Guides such as Ismael, Cosmin, Antonio, Muna, and Alfonso explain Tempranillo, local winemaking, and the region’s past. Expect generous tastings, cellar visits, snacks, and a long but rewarding day.

“It’s a very long tour so be ready. Ismael was a great guide with a lot of knowledge, and the people who recieved us at the 3 different wineries were great, very nice and dedicated.”

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3.Ribera del Duero:4 Wineries, tasting & Lunch included from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $266

Travel from Madrid to Ribera del Duero in a modern, air-conditioned van with up to eight people. Your guide, which may be Yanny, Raúl, Enrique, Giuseppe, Alberto, or another member of the team, leads tastings at four wineries, including traditional cellars, modern bodegas, and a 16th-century underground cave. Lunch, snacks, water, and wine pairings are included.

“Was a great tour at Rivera del Duero with Yanny Espinosa , good tour guide , perfect explanation and bilingual English and Spanish , we visited 4 winery and was an amazing tour , 12 tasting and tapas , hightly recommended …🤩🤩🤩”

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4.Ribera del Duero Tour of 3 Wineries w/ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 150 reviews · 11 hours · from $218

Spend 10 to 11 hours with a bilingual guide such as Ismael or Muna, traveling from Madrid to three family-run Ribera del Duero wineries. Taste at least eight wines, sample local snacks, compare modern and traditional cellars, and explore a 16th-century underground network. Lunch is separate.

“It was wonderful, our guide was excellent, went above and beyond to make us feel special. In addition to knowledge and expertise.”

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5.Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $296

Travel from Bilbao into Rioja with a guide such as Marina, Sara, Jon, or Irene. Visit Marqués de Riscal and Ysios, taste local wines, and enjoy tapas in medieval Laguardia. The eight-hour tour uses a comfortable van for a small group of no more than seven people.

“We had a wonderful day visiting the two wineries in Rioja - we enjoyed that we got to experience two very distinct properties. Marina was fantastic!”

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6.Semi-Private Rioja Tour of 3 Premium Wineries from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $362

Travel from Bilbao in a luxury vehicle with a small group of up to seven. Visit an underground winery in Haro, two family-run estates near Samaniego, and the medieval town of Laguardia. Guides such as Irene, Jani, Olaia, and Zach add context on Basque culture, Rioja wine, food, and local history.

“An amazing introduction to the Rioja region. Very luxurious experience. Our guide Olaia took really great care of us. Wines were lovely!”

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7.From Bilbao: La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 9 hours · from $100

Travel from Bilbao to Rioja with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Stéphane, Stephan, Aitor, or Miriam. Tour CVNE in Haro, taste wine, walk through Haro and medieval Laguardia, then visit a small cellar in old underground tunnels. Lunch is free time in Laguardia, and the return route passes Marqués de Riscal in Elciego.

“We had a wonderful day on this wine tour. Stephan is a great tour guide who provides a lot of information in a fun way. The towns of Haro and Laguardia were also worth exploring.”

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8.Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290

Spend about eight hours traveling from Bilbao into Rioja with a professional guide such as Eduardo, Pilar, José, or Adur. Visit two wineries, taste five wines, see old underground caves, enjoy pintxos in Laguardia or Labastida, and learn how geography shapes Rioja wine. Hotel or apartment pickup is offered, with groups capped at 15.

“We are 2 couples from California, USA. We have toured a lot of wineries. We had a very nice time on this tour. The cave winery was different from anything we have done before and the wine was tasty. We found out that the tour did not include the Frank Geary designed winery but we were able to stop by the store. I was disappointed but it didn’t say it would be included. The scenery was absolutely stunning on the drive and during the winery tour. Our tour director, Victoria was delightful, funny and engaging and did not rush us. I would say the only reason I didn’t give it…”

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9.La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour & Charming Lunch (From Bilbao)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $267

Travel from Bilbao in a comfortable small group of no more than seven with guides such as Irene and Marina. Visit traditional and modern Rioja wineries, taste up to seven wines, share a generous picnic lunch, and walk the walled town of Laguardia. The day runs about eight hours and returns to Bilbao.

“What a lovely day trip! It was just me and my friend, plus our guide Marina. Felt like a private tour! We were very lucky. Marina is a wonderful tour guide, warm, friendly, funny, very knowledgeable sharing facts about the different wines and reRead more”

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10.From Bilbao: Rioja Wine Region with Winery & Vitoria-Gasteiz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 9 hours · from $82

Spend nine hours with a bilingual guide in Rioja and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Visit Laguardia’s old-town bodega, taste its wines, stroll medieval streets, then tour Vitoria and sample Basque sweets. Guides such as Paula, Borja, and Xabi have led recent departures, but names may vary.

“La visita a Laguardia y bodega fue excelente, muy completa e interesante. El free tour por Vitoria Gasteiz fue muy corto y muy rápido, me hubiera gustado estar más tiempo y disponer también de tiempo libre por la ciudad.”

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11.From Bilbao: Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 8 hours · from $288

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide, usually Marina, traveling from Bilbao into Rioja Alavesa. Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios when available, taste several Rioja wines, walk medieval Laguardia, and enjoy three traditional pintxos with wine. If a winery is full, you may visit a smaller cellar instead.

“The driver and guide were very kind. The explanation from the local winery staff was also good. The only thing I regret is that we couldn't visit the inside of the Marquez Winery hotel. Other than that, it was great.”

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12.Ribera del Duero Underground Cellar & Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Don Carlos Bodega Historica in central Aranda de Duero. You’ll walk through the restored underground cellar of Don Fernando Ortiz Gallo, hear how traditional wine was made, and taste Ribera del Duero wines, with a focus on small producers. Guides include Diego and Cristina.

“A must do experience for Spain wine tour. The guide was AMAZING with such details he shared about wines, and all of the variables. Very unique experience that helped compliment the broader Spain wine culture. The tasting included 6 wines, and all were great! We were able to purchase and they shipped back to the USA.”

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13.From San Sebastian/Bilbao/Vitoria: La Rioja Wineries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $318

Join an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Alby, Pedro, Jose, or Victoria for a 7 to 8-hour Rioja day trip. Visit two contrasting wineries, taste local wines, learn about grapes and cellars, then enjoy three pintxos and three wines in medieval Laguardia.

“Pedro was an excellent guide. He was instantly engaging and was informative throughout. We learned about Basque culture and history, the La Rioja region, the wines, architecture, and more. The 2 wineries we went to were DELICIOUS while being so different from each other. We also stopped for pictures of the famous Gehry and Calatrava buildings which was a nice touch. Lunch in LaGuardia was also great and Pedro made sure we all got enough to eat including me as a vegetarian. Overall an EXCELLENT trip. Awesome guide, amazing wines, beautiful scenery- simply unbeatable!”

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14.Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53Best value

In downtown Bilbao, Irene or another local sommelier leads a 90-minute tasting of five Rioja and Txakoli wines. You will compare whites and reds, learn how soil and climate shape each bottle, and pair the pours with Basque cheeses and cured meats in the Gastronomía Bilbao tasting room.

“Our group of 5 made the experience intimate and personalized. Irene has a warm, engaging and welcoming style that insures a comfortable and lively time. She is passionate and knowledgeable about the wines of Rioja and guides you through sharpening your awareness of the wine qualities. Each wine was excellent but distinct from the others. And the paired local cheeses were quite good. My love of wine and cheese was completely satisfied! Irene also shared snippets about local customs and food that enhanced our experience. Highly recommended; I’ve been to many wineries around the world but prefer this event to those winery visits.”

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15.Rioja wine region with visit to winery & Vitoria-Gasteiz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Bilbao by air-conditioned minivan or bus to medieval Laguardia, enjoy free time for lunch, visit a traditional Rioja winery, and tour Vitoria-Gasteiz with local sweets. Guides such as Josu, Paula, Borja, and Jose lead the bilingual experience, which usually runs about nine hours.

“The medieval village of Laguardia was beautiful, and the wine tasting g was good fun and informative. I'd definitely recommend it as a good, enjoyable trip. Our guide (Josu) was a very very knowledgeable and passionate about the topics he shared with us”

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