La Rioja Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch, La Rioja

Name: La Rioja Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch, La Rioja
Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews)

4.3 (3 reviews)

Explore La Rioja's wine country, stop for tastings and tours, and end with a traditional multicourse lunch.

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Coraima Y.

Oct 28, 2025
I'm a kimkim employee and did this activity on a work trip recently! My guide, Eduardo, was incredibly kind and knowledgeable — he shared so much... Read more

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Overview

Take a day trip into La Rioja's famed wine country with this guided visit to its local wineries. Stroll through the vineyards and tour the cellars as you learn about the region's rich winegrowing culture and history, and discover the different grape varieties that thrive in La Rioja's cooler climate. After an informative tasting experience, you'll end at a local restaurant for a memorable, multicourse lunch of traditional Riojan dishes (accompanied by more of the finest local wines).

Highlights

Explore La Rioja's scenic countryside with a guide and driver
Stop at smaller, renowned wineries for in-depth tours
Taste a selection of the region's best wines
Sit down to a traditional, multicourse lunch, accompanied by more local wines

Know before you go

Duration
8h

Recommended for
All ages

Group
Small group, 7 people or less

Food & Drink
Lunch Included

What you'll do

This small-group La Rioja adventure begins in the morning, when your guide/driver picks you up at your hotel in Logroño. Enjoy the views as you journey into the vine-covered countryside in a comfortable air-conditioned van, and listen as your guide shares stories about the history and traditions of this renowned wine-growing region.

Along the drive, you'll stop at one or two smaller, traditional wineries for in-depth tours, learning about La Rioja's unique growing methods, distinctive terroir, and ancient grape varieties (including the famous tempranillo). Discover lesser-known whites made with viura and malvasía grapes, learn the difference between Crianza and Gran Reserva wines, and taste a selection of each winery's finest vintages. You'll end at a local resturant for a traditional, multicourse Riojan lunch (accompanied by more local wines) and a celebratory toast before the scenic return drive to Logroño.

Start times

Daily

9:45 am

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Tours and tastings at local wineries
Traditional lunch with wine

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Traveler reviews

3 total ratings, 2 with reviews

4.3

Feature ratings

Quality of Experience
4.7

Food
5.0

Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.7

Transport
4.7

Coraima Y.

Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

I'm a kimkim employee and did this activity on a work trip recently! My guide, Eduardo, was incredibly kind and knowledgeable — he shared so much interesting information about the region and its history. We visited two different wineries, and both were absolutely amazing. Each was family-owned and operated, which made the visits feel personal and authentic. Eduardo handled all the driving between locations and gave great insights along the way, while the tours and tastings at each winery were... Read more

lori T.

Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Tips for future travelers The tour guide was very friendly and I enjoyed my time. Having said that, I think the tour guide should be more experienced and knowledgeable about wine and the overall region. I loved the first winery we visited the other one was ok. The lunch should be an option or to visit a third winery Read more

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