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Discover the best top things to do in Galicia, Spain including Albariño Private Wine Tour from Santiago de Compostela, Rías Baixas Private Tour with Wine Tasing, Food, Mussels Boat and Pickup, Ribeira Sacra, "Heroic Wines" Private Tour from Santiago, Galicia 4-day Food & Wine Private Tour, Guided tour of Bodegas Granbazán, Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage, Albariño trails Private Wine Tour/Shore excursion from Vigo, Authentic Wine Tasting in a Special Galician Estate, Rías Baixas Private Tour from Santiago de Compostela, Northern Spain tailored tours by car Asturias Galicia Basque Country and more.
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1. Albariño Private Wine Tour from Santiago de Compostela
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Salnés Valley is where most of the Albariño cellars under the appellation of origin Rías Baixas are located and the wines here have very distinctive characteristics due to the influence of the Atlantic and their unique canopy growing system of setting the vines, known as "parras". Juanjo leads this tour and can be adapted to your specific needs. The Albarino Wine Tour includes a visit to several wineries of all sizes from the largest cellars to the smaller but not the least important ones, all of them belonging to the denomination of origin Rías Baixas. So you will be able to not only see their facilities but also to talk to the winemakers directly, taste their wines, listen to their opinions and hear about their winemaking techniques that make their wines so different. Come and let us show you the Albariño of the Rías Baixas! You will also be able to enjoy a typical lunch at a "furancho" (an at one time clandestine wine producers) with homemade wine and local served dishes
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Guide, Bottled water, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Phone charger in car, Photographic memento of your experience
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By FJGonzalezG
After much research on the internet, we selected the “One day Rias Baixas private tour” offered by Tours of Galicia, and we could not have done better. Juanjo Cuenca is an expert tour guide, and more. He is a fount of knowledge, well-prepared, flexible, and knows how to read his clients. My wife and I have done winery tours in the United States, like Albariño, and we both speak Spanish. Our conversation with Juanjo shifted back and forth seamlessly between his excellent colloquial English and Spanish, as the situation required. We were picked up at our hotel in Santiago, on time, and proceeded to the Salnés valley for a tour of four wineries in Juan’s comfortable SUV, which had bottled water and rechargers for our phones. We visited two small and two medium-sized wineries. We learned about the grape, the vineyards, the harvesting, and differences in wine production, and creative ways wineries in Galicia are making the most of the Albariño grape. All offered tastings with snacks. In one we bought a surprisingly good sparkling Albariño (who knew there was such a thing?!!!), cosmetics, and a wine reduction jam. In another, we bought a bottle of delicious Galician grappa called “Orujo.” In a third, we bought three bottles of phenomenal Albariño. For lunch, Juanjo offered a couple of options, and we opted for a “furrancho,” an informal family-run eating establishment where the draw is the home-made Albariño. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was homey (a family came in all dressed as cowboys and girls, as it was carnival season), and the Albariño served in traditional saucers/cups was surprisingly good. Along the way, we talked constantly about the history and culture of Galicia, the topography, land tenure, economics, etc. Juanjo would point out salient features and sites, and he offered a few stops that were great: the “lonxa” at Cambados, where we were able to see the fishermen’s catch before the daily auction and the church of St. James in Padrón (where St. James’ remains arrived in Spain). We were very lucky, as the church of Santa María de Iria Flavia, where Nobel Price literature winner Camilo Jose Cela is buried, happened to be open. We were also lucky, as the weather was sunny and cool—not what you’d expect in late February. Having said that, it was Juanjo who made the day. We had high expectations, and they were exceeded in every way.
2. Rías Baixas Private Tour with Wine Tasing, Food, Mussels Boat and Pickup
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
THE COMPLETE RÍAS BAIXAS EXPERIENCE ONE DAY FULLY GUIDED TOUR FOR GROUPS Collection from designated point ⨀ Visit to a special bodega (winery), to include wine-tasting ⨀ Boat trip from O Grove through the Ría de Arousa to see the bateas (mussel farms) and learn about mussel cultivation, enjoying all-you-can-eat mussels, wine, music and fun ⨀ Lunch at a furancho (typical off-the-beaten-path private house) with homemade wine and freshly-prepared local dishes ⨀ Visit to the island of La Toja ⨀ Visit to Cambados (European Capital of Wine 2017) ⨀ Panoramic tour through Villagarcía de Arosa, Carril, and Catoira, stopping as the weather permits ⨀ Visit to Imo to see the famous hórreos (typical granaries) ⨀ Visit to historic Padrón ⨀ Return to origin. Juanjo leads this tour and can be adapted to your specific needs
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi in the car, Wine tasting fees, Snacks, Mussel boat tickets, Photographic memento of your experience, Phone charger in car
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By pdbnyc
Juanjo took us on an amazing tour of the Albariño wine region. He took us to four vineyards that were unique and each made Albariño in a slightly different way. They were not commercial wineries and each one had an owner/winemaker whose passion for making Albariño shown through in their product. Juanjo took care and effort in selecting these places and really made the tour special. He has extensive knowledge of the region and was an excellent guide. For lunch, he offered us several options and we went with a local restaurant in a seaside town that had excellent seafood and was a good break in between wine tastings. The Pulpa a feira was delicious. I highly recommend Juanjo for a fantastic experience in Albariño wine country
3. Ribeira Sacra, "Heroic Wines" Private Tour from Santiago
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This exclusive private tour will take you through three different wine regions in Galicia, tasting the local food in some unique places, that is served with the local wines of each of the regions while visiting a great extension of Galicia, its monuments, stunning views, picturesque and historical places and sleeping in the monumental and high ranked Paradores of each area we visit, to enjoy a complete experience of Galicia its food, wines and places. Juanjo leads this tour and can be adapted to your specific needs
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Phone charger in car, Photographic memento of your experience
Exclusions: Any wines and liquors that you want to buy, Lunch
Reviewed By pdbnyc
Juanjo took us on an amazing tour of the Albariño wine region. He took us to four vineyards that were unique and each made Albariño in a slightly different way. They were not commercial wineries and each one had an owner/winemaker whose passion for making Albariño shown through in their product. Juanjo took care and effort in selecting these places and really made the tour special. He has extensive knowledge of the region and was an excellent guide. For lunch, he offered us several options and we went with a local restaurant in a seaside town that had excellent seafood and was a good break in between wine tastings. The Pulpa a feira was delicious. I highly recommend Juanjo for a fantastic experience in Albariño wine country
4. Galicia 4-day Food & Wine Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Juanjo leads this tour and can be adapted to your specific needs. We will visit the main wine regions of Galicia, enjoy their wines, visit their cities monuments, and hidden corners, taste the typical meals and obtain an off-the-beaten-track experience, rest in the best hotels, monasteries, old castles or manor houses. An exclusive experience hard to forget.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, WiFi on board, Phone charger, Photographic memento of your experience
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Reviewed By pdbnyc
Juanjo took us on an amazing tour of the Albariño wine region. He took us to four vineyards that were unique and each made Albariño in a slightly different way. They were not commercial wineries and each one had an owner/winemaker whose passion for making Albariño shown through in their product. Juanjo took care and effort in selecting these places and really made the tour special. He has extensive knowledge of the region and was an excellent guide. For lunch, he offered us several options and we went with a local restaurant in a seaside town that had excellent seafood and was a good break in between wine tastings. The Pulpa a feira was delicious. I highly recommend Juanjo for a fantastic experience in Albariño wine country
5. Guided tour of Bodegas Granbazán
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
At Bodegas GRANBAZÁN we offer our visitors a complete range of wine tourism activities to disconnect and relax by taking a beautiful walk through our vineyard, or discovering the origins of viticulture in the Rías Baixas, the history of Albariño and the relevance of our winery as a pioneer in the elaboration of our singular white wines. Here the grapes grow caressed by the sea breezes and it is where the elegant and fruitful white wines are produced under the GRANBAZÁN brand.
Inclusions: Snacks
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By TTW103
Thoroughly enjoyed the wine tour and tasting. Very friendly and welcoming guide, we were allowed to stay a little longer to enjoy the remainder of our wines and snacks. Lovely variety of white wines, we opted to taste all four. Recommended.
6. Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Do you want to discover the history of one of the most valuable grapes in Galicia? The home of this excelent grape is in the Salnes valley where one of the most valued white wines in the world is produced every year. Its capital, Cambados, located pretty close to Pontevedra, is a land of nobles, Pazos (traditional Galician house) and wine tradition.This wine tradition has been passed generation by generation since the XII century,consequently, its local people, the special care they give to their vineyards throughout the year, as well as its privileged atlantic climate are essential factors in order to get a well balanced wine known as Albariño. Within the Route of Albarino we will visit some of the most important wineries in the area of Salnes where we will enjoy unbeatable views of the Ría de Arousa accompanied by a tasting of different Albariños that will not leave you indifferent. Finally, we will have a special picnic for you with local products in a charming area.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Picnic with products of Galicia., All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By RajeckaA
We had a great time with Andres. We spent the morning in the winery, where we had a tour and the wine tasting with the knowledgeable tour guide. Later we had a delicious food which taste would be so very difficulty to forget...
7. Albariño trails Private Wine Tour/Shore excursion from Vigo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
The Salnés Valley is where most of the Albariño cellars under the appellation of origin Rías Baixas are located and the wines here have very distinctive characteristics due to the influence of the Atlantic and their unique canopy growing system of setting the vines, known as "parras". Juanjo leads this tour and can be adapted to your specific needs The Albarino Wine Tour includes a visit to several wineries of all sizes from the largest cellars to the smaller but not the least important ones, all of them belonging to the denomination of origin Rías Baixas. So you will be able to not only see their facilities but also to talk to the winemakers directly, taste their wines, listen to their opinions and hear about their winemaking techniques that make their wines so different. Come and let us show you the Albariño of the Rías Baixas! You will also be able to enjoy a typical lunch at a "furancho" (an at one time clandestine wine producers) with homemade wine and local served dishes
Inclusions: Phone charger in car, Guide, Transport by private vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Photographic memento of your experience
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By pdbnyc
Juanjo took us on an amazing tour of the Albariño wine region. He took us to four vineyards that were unique and each made Albariño in a slightly different way. They were not commercial wineries and each one had an owner/winemaker whose passion for making Albariño shown through in their product. Juanjo took care and effort in selecting these places and really made the tour special. He has extensive knowledge of the region and was an excellent guide. For lunch, he offered us several options and we went with a local restaurant in a seaside town that had excellent seafood and was a good break in between wine tastings. The Pulpa a feira was delicious. I highly recommend Juanjo for a fantastic experience in Albariño wine country
8. Authentic Wine Tasting in a Special Galician Estate
Visit an authentic Galician estate and learn all about the art of making wine. Walk through the green vineyards while listening to the fascinating story of the cellar. Toast your day with fine wine and friends.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Local liquors tasting
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9. Rías Baixas Private Tour from Santiago de Compostela
This tour will take you to some wineries taste their wines, but will also include a boat ride to visit the mussel farms while enjoying some mussels and wine, but also will show you some beautiful landscapes of Galicia, completing the tour with a fantastic seafood lunch with unlimited wine. A trip you'll remember.
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By pdbnyc
Juanjo took us on an amazing tour of the Albariño wine region. He took us to four vineyards that were unique and each made Albariño in a slightly different way. They were not commercial wineries and each one had an owner/winemaker whose passion for making Albariño shown through in their product. Juanjo took care and effort in selecting these places and really made the tour special. He has extensive knowledge of the region and was an excellent guide. For lunch, he offered us several options and we went with a local restaurant in a seaside town that had excellent seafood and was a good break in between wine tastings. The Pulpa a feira was delicious. I highly recommend Juanjo for a fantastic experience in Albariño wine country
10. Northern Spain tailored tours by car Asturias Galicia Basque Country and more
Northern Spain private tour in 8 days. 8 days private Tour by car with a profesional private chauffeur mainly highlights of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and basque Country. In Galicia; Walk around the old town of Santiago de Compostela. Arrive to the "end of the world" Finisterrae and visit "La Torre de Hercules a lighthouse of first century. Ribeira Sacra wineries tour following Sil river. in Lugo we´ll walk the Roman walls. Asturias says hello with a rice and lobster st Rinlo. later will stop in Silence Beach Vidio Cape and Cudillero. Gijon and Oviedo, we´ll see higlghts of both cities. Cangas de Onis, covadonga Lakes and Covadonga Sanctuary. Cantabria. Santander. Comillas. Santillana del Mar. Basque Country. Bilbao, Gernika , San Sebastián. We can tailoring your tour once you finish your reservation.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Round-trip private transfer, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Gratuities
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Reviewed By Emma B
We had a brilliant time on the tour to Covadonga Lakes. The day was full and well worth the money. Our guide spoke good English and was very informative and friendly. We saw many places and stopped at lovely cafes for coffee breaks. Truly recommend! ????
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