Where to Go: the 6 Best Bilbao Vineyard Tours Worldwide

1.From Bilbao: Rioja Wine Region with Winery & Vitoria-Gasteiz

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

Travel from Bilbao into Rioja for vineyard views, a traditional cellar beneath Laguardia, and a tasting of local wines. Walk Laguardia’s medieval streets, then join a guided visit through Vitoria-Gasteiz and finish with Basque chocolates. The tour runs about nine hours in English or Spanish, with guides such as Paula, Borja, and Xabi appearing on recent departures.

“We enjoyed a wonderful day with guide Paola and driver Alfredo on our day trip to the Rioja wine region and Vitoria-Gasteiz. With so much history, Laguardia was such a beautiful spot to spend a good portion of the day, and the wine tasting was very informative--and delicious. The tour of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country, was a great way to end the day.”

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2.Rioja wine region with visit to winery & Vitoria-Gasteiz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Leave Bilbao at 9:20 a.m. for a nine-hour guided trip through Rioja and the Basque Country. Walk the medieval streets of Laguardia, enjoy free time for lunch, visit a family-run winery for two wine tastings, then tour Vitoria-Gasteiz with a stop for traditional sweets. Guides may include Josu, Paula, Borja, or Jesús.

“Wonderful tour in all ways - great guide Jose and terrific information. The countryside is stunning & the winery distinctly different”

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3.From Bilbao: La Rioja a journey to the vineyards & tradition

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

Travel from Bilbao into Rioja Alavesa with a bilingual guide such as Borja, visit two very different wineries, taste local wines with an appetizer, and tour the walled village of Laguardia. You will have free time for lunch, but the day includes long drives and walking on uneven streets.

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

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

Travel from Bilbao to Getaria and San Sebastian with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste Txakoli with anchovies and tuna, then sample three pintxos in the Old Town. Jon, a flexible local guide, can adjust the day for food, history, churches, or scenic stops.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $269

Leave Bilbao at 8:00 a.m. for San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where you have two hours to climb to the island hermitage. Then enjoy pintxos in Bermeo and visit a family winery for txakoli paired with local seafood. A small group of up to seven and guides such as Sara make this a personal day out.

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

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

Meet Irene and the Gastronomía Bilbao team at 11:30 am for a 90-minute tasting of five Rioja wines and local cheeses. You’ll learn about authorised grape varieties beyond Tempranillo, Rioja DOCa rules, and Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva ageing. The group is capped at 12 in a Bilbao wine bar and tasting room.

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