The 15 Bilbao Vineyard Tours That Earn Their Price

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a small group of up to seven, traveling from Bilbao into Rioja Alavesa. Guides such as Irene, Zach, Jani, and Olaia lead tastings at three wineries, including a centuries-old underground cellar, with local food, Laguardia, and Frank Gehry’s Marqués de Riscal hotel.

“This trip with Zach was excellent! His knowledge of the region, food, wine, and history made for a very fun, delicious experience. Can’t wait to do another trip with him!”

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2.La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings

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

Spend about nine hours traveling from Bilbao to Rioja with a guide such as Stéphane, Aitor, or Miriam. Visit CVNE in Haro, taste wine in a small Laguardia cellar, walk medieval streets, enjoy free time for lunch, and see Marqués de Riscal in Elciego.

“The trip was interesting, tasty and full of impressions! Guide Estefan is awere, active & funny :))”

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3.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 Alavesa with a guide such as Eduardo, Pilar, José, or Adur. Visit two wineries, taste five wines, see old underground caves, enjoy a light pintxos meal in Laguardia, and learn how geography, climate, and Basque culture shape the region.

“Excellent experience, highly reccommend. Our guide Edwardo was very informative and the tours and tastings at the two wineries were very in depth. Depending upon the wineries visited there may be steep and uneven steps down into a very old cave. Late lunch was welcome and a delicious sampling of regional dishes.”

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4.Rioja Wine Region with Winery & Vitoria-Gasteiz

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

Travel from Bilbao to Rioja for vineyard views, a cellar visit beneath Laguardia, traditional wine tasting, medieval streets, and a guided walk through Vitoria-Gasteiz. Guides such as Paula and Borja keep the day moving in English or Spanish, with Basque sweets to finish.

“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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5.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 cellar, and taste local wine. Finish with a guided walk through Vitoria-Gasteiz and Basque sweets. Guides such as Josu, Paula, Borja, and Jose bring strong regional knowledge.

“This an absolutely wonderful day. Our guides were so knowledgeable about the region, especially about the history and basque culture. It was so great to learn about the wine but Paola shared lots of additional information that gave us a much better understanding of the wine country’s history—absolutely invaluable! The drive was scenic, informative, and well laid out with rest moments too.”

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6.A Sip-By-Sip Tour of 3 Boutique Rioja Family Wineries (Private Tour with Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $480

Travel from Bilbao with a private guide such as Sara to three boutique Rioja wineries in Haro and Samaniego. Taste several wines, explore medieval Laguardia, share Riojano tapas, and visit a 5,000-year-old dolmen, with a driver handling the road.

“Sara was our guide. She was charming, knowledgeable and articulate. Pure magic. Thank you. Spanish hospitality at its best, great wine, delicious tapas and enchanting hosts all day. Haro, La Guardia, the Cantabrian mountain views inspired the day. We highly recommend this tour. Viator was very easy to work with and communicated reliably.”

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7.La Rioja a journey to the vineyards & tradition

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 9 hours · from $88

Travel from Bilbao into Rioja Alavesa for two contrasting winery visits, local tastings, and a guided walk through medieval Laguardia. Guides such as Borja add Basque history and local color, while free time lets you choose lunch in town. Expect a full nine-hour day with substantial driving.

“Our tour and tour guide were excellent! It ended up being somewhat of a private tour which was great. Relaxing and enjoyable day as we went through wine country. The wineries were thoughtfully chosen and eager to have us there.”

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8.San Sebastian Private Tour, Pintxos & Winery Visit from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $390

Travel from Bilbao in a private Range Rover Sport or Mercedes Viano with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Getaria for Txakoli and seafood, tour San Sebastián, then enjoy three pintxos during a two-hour Old Town crawl. Guide Jon is praised for adapting the day to local conditions and personal interests.

“Jon our guide was very funny and knowledgeable. He is very familiar with San Sebastian and was able to adapt quickly when it turned out that the city happened to be overrun by tourists the day we were visiting. We also had a lovely time at Getaria exploring the fishing port and tasting Txakoli.”

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9.La Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

Spend about eight hours traveling from Bilbao into La Rioja, with a stop in Laguardia, a guided winery visit, four wine tastings, and a traditional Rioja lunch. Hotel or apartment pickup is included, and guides such as Pilar, Eduardo, and Victoria bring local context to the day.

“We were in the port on a cruise and decided to take this tour to see a part of Spain we have not been to before. We were picked up on time and went out to the Rioja wine region. The first stop was amazing as we walked down into the cellars for four wine tastings with bread and cured meats. We stopped along the way to the next winery to take in some views of the countryside. We tried three wines at this stop. Our last stop was at the Eguren Ugarte Family Winery for a four course Basque lunch with of course three different wines. A wonderful end…”

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10.Private La Rioja Day: Visit 2 Premium Wineries with lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $353

Travel privately from Bilbao with a local guide such as Adria or María to two different Rioja wineries. Taste eight wines with food pairings, enjoy a light pintxos lunch, and tour medieval Laguardia during this relaxed eight-hour day.

“Alles was perfect geregeld. Onze gids heeft ons naar 2 mooie wijnhuizen gebracht waar we alle tijd hadden om alles rustig te bekijken. We hebben heerlijke wijnen geproefd. Daarna zijn we gaan lunchen in Laguardia. Onze gids Adrian heeft ons de hele dag goed begeleid en kon veel vertellen over de regio de wijnen en het historische plaats. Wij vinden dit echt een aanrader.”

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11.Private tour to La Rioja : Visit 2 premium wineries with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $397

Leave Bilbao at 9 a.m. for two different Rioja wineries, one in La Rioja and one in Rioja Alavesa. Taste eight wines, enjoy food pairings and a light pintxos lunch, then explore Laguardia’s tower, caves, and medieval streets with guide Adria or another private guide.

“The full day trip was fantastic with our private driver and guide. Our guide gave us a full understanding of the history and present day La Rioja wine region. We visited two wineries and it was clear that our guide had personal relationships with the establishments .. this made us feel like we were very welcome and resulted in excellent tours and tasting experiences.”

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12.Visit Marques de Riscal & Boutique Winery from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Bilbao to La Rioja in an air-conditioned vehicle, visit Marqués de Riscal, then continue to a boutique winery in Samaniego. Expect guided tours, tastings of premium red and white wines, cheese, chorizo, bread, nuts, and a small group of no more than seven.

“Nos encantó nuestro tour a la Rioja con Jani, desde la camioneta, las explicaciones y las degustaciones, todo perfecto! Vale mucho la pena, se los recomiendo al 100%”

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13.San Juan de Gaztelugatxe with Winery Visit and Lunch (From Bilbao)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $269

Leave Bilbao at 8 a.m. with a small group of up to seven, climb to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, enjoy pintxos in Bermeo, and visit a family winery for txakoli paired with local seafood. Guide Sara has led this outing with warmth and energy.

“This was a wonderful way to spend 3/4’s of a day if you are in Bilbao and want to get out of the city. Our guide Sara did a wonderful job making the whole excursion fun and engaging from beginning to end. Although the weather was bad and it Read more”

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14.Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $301

Join a small group from Vitoria for a 7.5-hour Rioja outing with guide Victor or another local expert. Visit Laguardia, walk among the vineyards, tour a winery, taste Rioja wines, and sit down to a traditional regional lunch. Round-trip transport is included.

“Victor was a fabulous escort. He knew so much about Rioja and Spain. He was patient, helpful, solicitous and had a great sense of humor. He is superb but still humble. The arrangements were exactly what we needed.”

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15.Mastering The Rioja Wine Region with a Sommelier (With Cheese Pairings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Best value

Join sommelier Irene at Gastronomía Bilbao for a 90-minute tasting of five Rioja wines and local cheeses. Learn about Rioja’s authorised grapes, including varieties beyond Tempranillo, plus Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva ageing rules in an intimate Bilbao wine bar.

“Irene is an incredible sommelier! She shares her passion and knowledge of wine (and cheese) in such a warm and inviting manner that everyone totally enjoys the experience. The wines were exceptionally delicious and were paired perfectly with the cheeses. We highly recommend this experience for anyone who enjoys fine wine and cheese. We learned a great deal about some special wines of Rioja and completely enjoyed the atmosphere. The experience is a great value for the high quality of the wine and her invaluable expertise.”

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