Overview
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.
Visit Laguardia and take the best pictures form our secret spots and enjoy local tapas for lunch.
In case the Ysios winery was closed for visits (sometimes it happens as it´s a very special winery) we will upgrade you for a wine tasting in Carlos San Pedro winery with the best views over the Ysios winery and the Sierra Cantabria mountains. You will taste 4 wines paired with 3 local appetisers. And of course you will be able to take as many pictures as you want of the Ysios building!
* Please be aware that these wineries experience high demand and you´ll be joining a bigger group for the winery visit
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Wineries Visit
Professional Guide
Lunch (some tapas/traditional food with wine)
Wine Tasting
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of the Guggenheim museum where the big red stop for the Bilbao city view Hop-on Hop-off bus is located (by the tourist information point). You will see it easy as it is very close to the Puppy flower sculpture designed by Jeff Koons.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Bodegas Marques de Riscal
1 hour 30 min
We will start our Architectural Rioja Tour from Bilbao with a guided visit of the Marques de Riscal winery designed by one of todays leading architects, Franck Gehry. (Also famed for the Guggeheim museum in Bilbao). Expect to taste three different wines.
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Laguardia
45 min
We will visit the Ysios cellar designed by Santiago Calatrava. The structure boasts many architectural features, for example, the roof aims to simulate te Sierra Cantabria (the mountain range that importantly helps to create the Rioja micro climate). In case Ysios is not open to the public that we will take you to Javier San Pedro winery (in front of Ysios winery)
You will have a tutored tasting where you will taste two of their remarkable wines with an aperitif (normally Iberian ham). -
Laguardia
1 hour 30 min
You will enjoy a simple tapas lunch with wine in Laguardia
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Laguardia
1 hour
We will head to Laguardia for a walk around the beautiful walled, medieval city of LaGuardia, with its underground cellars and wineries. Possibly one of the most beautiful villages in La Rioja
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao
Can I cancel Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Wineries Visit
- Professional Guide
- Lunch (some tapas/traditional food with wine)
- Wine Tasting
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Bodegas Marques de Riscal, Laguardia.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Northern Spain Gastronomy
