From Bilbao: Rioja Alavesa wineries, Laguardia and Vitoria
Day trip from Bilbao to Rioja Alavesa: winery visit in Laguardia with tasting, lunch included and a walk around Vitoria-Gasteiz. 4.7/5 from 87 reviews.
4.787 reviews
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
- Wikimedia Commons · josealoly · File:Cueva Bodega en Laguardia (Rioja Alavesa).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikimedia Commons · G. Villar · File:La Rioja Alavesa..jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0 es
- Wikimedia Commons · Art Anderson · File:Approaching Laguardia (Biazteri) - panoramio.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Basotxerri · File:Laguardia - Viñedo 02.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Basotxerri · File:Laguardia - Viñedo 01.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Txo · File:Laguardia viñedos.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Basotxerri · File:Laguardia - Dolmen El Sotillo 02.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Practical details
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Laguardia winery with a Rioja wine tasting
- The walled town of Laguardia among the vineyards
- Lunch included
- Walk around medieval Vitoria-Gasteiz
Our take
Winery, lunch and two towns for €70: great value compared with going on your own without a car. Laguardia is one of the prettiest towns in the north.
What's included
- Transport from Bilbao
- Guide
- Winery visit with tasting
- Lunch
Not included
- Extra drinks
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- A layer for the cellars, which are cool
Things to keep in mind
- Wine is served: minimum drinking age 18
- The order of stops may change
Meeting point
Meliá Bilbao hotel (09:20) or Sercotel Coliseo hotel, Calle Urquijo 13 (09:30)
Choose one of the two points when booking. You don't need to be staying at those hotels.
The experience
What you'll see
A full day from Bilbao in Rioja Alavesa, the Basque part of the Rioja wine region:
- Laguardia, a walled town above the vineyards, with a winery visit and a tasting.
- Lunch included in the area.
- Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Basque capital, with a walk around its medieval old town.
How it works
Departure from the Meliá Bilbao hotel (09:20) or the Sercotel Coliseo hotel (09:30). Guide in Spanish and English. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Accessibility
The underground cellars have stairs.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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