La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Overview
Enjoy a premium day with our wine-tasting tour from Bilbao to La Rioja, designed to savour Rioja wines at their source and understand why this land, cultivated since Roman times, is a byword for excellence.
With a local guide and private transport, visit two different wineries (one in the Bilingual group option), one small, one mid-sized—to compare traditional methods and modern innovations, stroll among barrels, and enjoy a guided tasting to identify notes of red fruit, vanilla, and spices.
The tour continues in medieval Laguardia with cobbled streets, vineyard views, underground cellars, and a light pintxos lunch paired with local wines (vegetarian and gluten-free options available).
No expertise needed, just curiosity, good company, and a taste for Rioja’s finest. Small groups and flexible options make it perfect for solo travellers too.
*Private experience option available.
What's Included
- Lunch Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine (not included for the bilingual group tour)
- Wine tasting
- Visit two wineries in La Rioja (just one in the Bilingual group option)
- Hotel pick up and drop off (not available for the Bilingual group option)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private and small group options
- Professional guide
- Rain clothes and umbrellas
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Small group (English)”, “Small group (Spanish)”, “Private group (Spanish)” and “Private group (English)”.
We can pick you up at any hotel/apartment of your convenience in Bilbao. Please provide name and address. After booking we will send you a confirmation email.
For the option “Bilingual group”.
Mazarredo Zumarkalea
66, Abando, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Bodegas Marques de Riscal
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Rioja
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Laguardia
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Under 18 years old are not allowed to drink alcohol
- Not recommended for vegans
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- If there are children included in the booking, three days before the tour we will contact you by email to confirm their weight and height and to select the appropriate child seat for the car.
- 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.
- Not recommended for vegans.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-40961P39
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine (not included for the bilingual group tour).
- Wine tasting.
- Visit two wineries in La Rioja (just one in the Bilingual group option).
- Hotel pick up and drop off (not available for the Bilingual group option).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private and small group options.
- Professional guide.
- Rain clothes and umbrellas.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Under 18 years old are not allowed to drink alcohol
- Not recommended for vegans
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine (not included for the bilingual group tour)
- Wine tasting
- Visit two wineries in La Rioja (just one in the Bilingual group option)
- Hotel pick up and drop off (not available for the Bilingual group option)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private and small group options
- Professional guide
- Rain clothes and umbrellas
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Under 18 years old are not allowed to drink alcohol
- Not recommended for vegans
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- If there are children included in the booking, three days before the tour we will contact you by email to confirm their weight and height and to select the appropriate child seat for the car.
- 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.
- Not recommended for vegans.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
