What to do and see in Bilbao, Basque Country: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the interior of the Basque Country to discover Vitoria, the capital of Euskadi where we will tour the historic quarter and La Rioja, the wine region, in which we enjoy magnificent views over a sea of vineyards. To continue with the tradition of wine, we will end up in one of the most charming villages of La Rioja, Laguardia, with a guided visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting.

Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Anything not detailed at inclusions.

Discover Spain’s stunning wine region on this Rioja tour from Bilbao, focusing on only the finest wineries. Your guide will be a certified sommelier and will accompany you in the tastings so you not only learn about Rioja but everything regarding the world of wine tasting. The visit to the two wineries will be completely private for you and will serve the finest of their wines. Expect +90 points. The vineyards we visit, aim to preserve traditional and organic methods, as well as exploring new ways to achieve a high-quality product whilst keeping the environment in mind. To round up the day you will have a gourmet tasting lunch in one of the top restaurants of the region. This tour includes a visit to the medieval village of Laguardia where you will be able to take stunning pictures!

Inclusions: Boutique private tour & guide, Traditional Riojano lunch, Visit to three wineries with wine tastings - Taste at least 10 wines, Transport in Range Rover Sport, Bilbao (or surroundings) pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Souvenirs

Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the apellation of La Rioja, is not far from Bilbao. Enjoy visiting two wineries, have a relaxing walk through the vineyards, learn the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the aging and finish the experience with a wine tasting in each winery to taste some of the best Rioja wines. Two different wineries will be visited in order to learn the difference from one winery to the other. Along the day we will also visit the charming medieval village of Laguardia were two pintxos and wines will be tasted to have a complete gastronomical day.

Inclusions: Wine tastings are offered in two La Rioja winerie. 5 wines are tasted in total. Also extra wines and two pintxos are offered as snacks.

Exclusions: Extra food and drink are not included.

Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios, the two most prestigious wineries that produce excellent wines but also boast world-renowned architecture. In this tour you will be able to discover the magnificence of Rioja through a perfect fusion of vineyards, excellent wines and renowned architects such as Franck Gehry or Santiago Calatrava. Enjoy at least 6 wines. Have a wonderful Riojano lunch. Visit Laguardia and take the best pictures form our secret spots. In case any of these wineries (Marques de Riscal or Ysios) were fully booked we will take you to that winery to take pictures and in addition we will take you to another architectural winery for a full winery visit. Expect to visit the Viña real winery (oak barrel shape) or the Baigorri winery with a 35 meters underground structure covered in glass! *Please be aware that the visits to these wineries are semi-private as the cellars generally experience high-demand

Inclusions: Bottled water, Simple (but delicious) three course Riojano lunch with wine, Entrance to the wineries and wine tastings

Exclusions: Gratuities

Txakoli is a white wine made from local green grapes that has been produced in the Basque Country long before the 16th century. The land surrounding Bilbao and the coastal areas nearby provides its name to the Denomination of Origin “Txakoli from Bizkaia”. Visit the Txakoli Museum in Bakio to learn about the history and tradition of the unique "Hondarrabi Zuri" grapes and more. Then, discover every secret of this characteristic wine in a txakolindegi (txakoli house, in Basque language) from head to tail: harvesting, production, and more! Finally, enjoy a variety of txakoli tastings along with local food that comprises typical products from the Cantabric sea. Live a unique experience with us!

Inclusions: local appetizers, Txakoli wine tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle, Txakoli house entrance ticket

Exclusions: Lunch

Come discover a beautiful city and the amazing Basque cuisine on our 3-hour ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of Bilbao. Experience the 700 year old streets of the Old Town with a professional local guide who is an expert in the Bilbao culinary scene. We will visit 5 bars and sample pintxo styles ranging from traditional to modern. Your guide will pair each tasting with an excellent wine that compliments the pintxo. Wines that we recommend include red wine from La Rioja, Txakoli (a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque Coast), and more!

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao., 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars., 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider), Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

The Essential Rioja Wine Tour Experience is a completely private wine tour to the famous La Rioja wine-making region. Transport in a comfortable, private, air-conditioned vehicle to the beautiful wine country. Experience 3 winery visits with accompanying tastings, sightseeing, beautiful photo opportunities of a Frank Gehry designed winery, and a private guided tour of the medieval city of LaGuardia. One of the wineries will include a tour of their 400 year old cave with subsequent tastings. You will experience a total of 7-9 unique tastings in total on this wine tour.

Inclusions: 3 winery visits with a total of 7-9 tastings in total. Last winery includes a guided tour/tasting., Driver/guide, Hotel or port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private luxury vehicle, Fully insured and licensed by the Basque government

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the DO of La Rioja, is reachable from Bilbao. Enjoy a visit to a winery (bodega), having a relaxing walk through the wineyards, learning the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the maturation and finishing the experience with a wine tasting of 4 wines with a expert and a complete lunch with local products and the best wines. Along the way Laguardia medieval village will be visited famous for its medieval walls and underground family owned wineries. Do not miss the opportunity to meet this unique land full of colour and flavours.

Inclusions: Traditional La Rioja foods lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, 4 wine tasting

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Immerse yourself in the charming and wonderful Casco Viejo (Old Town) of Bilbao and let yourself be advised to taste the best pintxos in town paired with 4 Spanish wines from different Denominations of Origin, feeling like a bilbaino (native from the city) throughout the whole experience. Taste the best gastronomic art pieces combined with some of the best Spanish wines. In between pintxos you will have the chance to discover the whereabouts of this amazing area full of history, getting mixed with the local people through the route that our tour leader will take you.

Inclusions: 4 traditional pintxos paired with 4 wines

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The famous Rioja Wine region is a must for wine lovers visiting Spain. Located in the south of the Basque country, you will visit the village of Haro, the unique medieval village of Laguardia. Of course, you will visit a traditional wine cellar for a wine tasting, and a guided walking tour of Vitoria.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified