How many wineries do we visit on this tour?

The tour includes visits to three wineries, each offering distinct tastings and insights.

Are meals included in the tasting tour?

This private tour focuses on wine tastings; meals are not included but can be arranged upon request.

Is this experience suitable for beginners?

Absolutely, the tour is designed for all levels, with guides providing explanations tailored to your experience.

Can I purchase wines during the tour?

Yes, most wineries offer bottles for sale, and guides can assist with shipping options if needed.

How long is the tour?

The full experience typically lasts between 4 to 6 hours, depending on group size and pace.

Is transportation provided between wineries?

Transportation details depend on your booking; some options include chauffeur service or guidance on local drivers.

Private Rioja Wine Tasting Tour with Go Basque in Donostia

Donostia, resting on Spain's northern coast in the Basque Country (Euskadi), is widely celebrated for its rugged coastline, urban beaches, and rich cultural heritage. Yet just a short drive from this vibrant city lies Rioja, one of Spain’s most esteemed wine regions. Go Basque offers an intimate Private Rioja Wine Tasting Tour that dives deep into the vineyards and cellars that define this legendary terroir. This isn’t your typical group tasting; it’s a personalized journey through three exceptional wineries, where guests savor 12 distinct wines selected to showcase the full breadth of Rioja’s styles—from crisp whites to velvety reds.

What sets this tour apart is not only the quality and variety of the wines but the thoughtful immersion into both the winemaking craft and architectural marvels. The tour highlights include visits to the Marqués de Riscal winery, renowned for its avant-garde, Frank Gehry-designed facade, and Ysios vineyard, a striking modern structure that cuts a bold profile against the vineyard-dotted landscape. These stops offer a rare chance to witness how tradition and innovation intertwine in Rioja’s viticultural identity.

The experience suits wine enthusiasts eager for more than a tasting—those interested in the agricultural rhythms, the fermentation science, and the cultural legacy embedded in each bottle. Go Basque’s knowledgeable guides provide insights into the soil composition, historical influences on Rioja’s winemaking, and food pairing essentials. The tour’s pace allows for comfortable travel between estates, with opportunities to photograph the expansive vineyards backed by the Cantabrian Mountains.

This Rioja tasting tour forms an exceptional outdoor experience in the Basque region. It combines sensory pleasures with an educational narrative rooted in place, making Go Basque a standout operator for wine travelers seeking a comprehensive, relaxed, and scenic adventure close to Donostia.

About Go Basque

Go Basque is a Donostia (San Sebastián)–based tour company that specializes in private, locally guided experiences across the Basque Country, the Rioja wine region, and the French Basque coast. The company curates culinary, wine and cultural itineraries that showcase Basque markets, pintxos culture, Txakoli vineyards, and historic sites such as the Guggenheim in Bilbao and medieval Laguardia.

Offerings include market and wine tasting tours in San Sebastián, pintxos walks, private city tours of San Sebastián and Bilbao, coastal drives along Gipuzkoa, guided visits to Rioja wineries with tastings and gourmet lunches, and countryside excursions to Idiazabal cheese farms and Basque cider houses. Go Basque also runs transfers and private day trips between San Sebastián and Bilbao, as well as specialized routes like Game of Thrones filming location tours and hikes on Mount Hernio and along the Txakoli route.

Guides are local experts familiar with Basque gastronomy, winemaking, history and landscapes, and itineraries are adaptable to dietary preferences and mobility needs. Tours emphasize authentic encounters with producers — from Txakoli winemakers to cheese artisans — and include opportunities to taste regional specialties such as Gateau Basque and Ossau Iraty cheese.

Featured on The Adventure Collective, Go Basque focuses on responsible travel and immersive learning, offering travelers direct access to the cultural and culinary heart of the Basque Country. Reservations are available for private bookings and curated small-group departures.

Custom itineraries accommodate families, couples, and solo travelers, with flexible durations from short local walks to full-day excursions across the region's coastline and vineyards daily.