Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour and Lunch from Bilbao

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About this activity

In this amazing tour, we will take a full winery tour at Marques de Riscal, Best Winery in the World 2024, and we will visit Ysios, Third Best Winery in the World 2026, to taste their premium wines. All of that together with local cheese and cold meats. After, you'll enjoy a delicious three course lunch!

*Pick up or drop off in different cities only available booking on our website, North Coast Tours (I.e. pick up in Bilbao and drop off in San Sebastian)

*Min. for the tour to run, 5 people. Couples check out our website for booking to guarantee your spot

Tours en Español: las visitas a Marques de Riscal son en Inglés, aunque todos los guías hablan español.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: North Coast Tours - Rioja Wine Tours

Ages: Adults (18–105 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Full tour at Marques de Riscal winery, and tasting of 3 of their excellent wines (group tour)
Included: Three course lunch with wine and dessert: Please NOTE that this is not a food tour. Lunch is a complement to the wine tour. IT IS NOT A FANCY LUNCH, it is a "menú del día" style lunch
Included: Visit the Medieval town of Laguardia
Included: Enjoy local appetizers such as cheese, serrano ham, and cold meats
Included: Min. for the tour to run, 5 people. Couples check out our website for booking to guarantee your spot
Included: Narration of the Basque history, geography, and fun facts
Included: Visit of Ysios winery for wine tasting of 2 of their premium wines

Not included

Not included: Gratuities, optional and appreciated
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min

We will drive from Bilbao to the Wine country enjoying the beautiful views. The drive is about an hour and a half
Bodegas Marques de Riscal

1 h 30 min Admission included

FULL WINERY TOUR AT MARQUES DE RISCAL: Our first stop will be the world famous Marques de Riscal winery, best winery in the world! You will join a small group tour with less than 25 people, get a full winery tour and taste 3 of their best wines together with some local snacks.
Bodegas Ysios

one hour Admission included

WINE TASTING AT YSIOS: Our second stop will be at the amazing Ysios winery. Since their opening in the year 2000 it has become the most iconic building in the whole region.

Here we will visit the building and you will have the opportunity to taste 2 of their premium wines together with cheese, serrano ham and cold meats.

We will tell you all about the building and the architect that created it: Santiago Calatrava
Laguardia

30 min

PICTURE STOP: Next we will visit the medieval town of Laguardia; a Xth century walled town, and one of the most beautiful towns in the Basque Country
Labastida

1 h 30 min

LUNCH INCLUDED in Laguardia or some other nearby town depending on availability: in this beautiful town you will enjoy a typical three courses lunch with dessert. We will also provide vegetarian options.

This will be the most comfortable and delicious classic lunch that you will enjoy!
Province of Alava

1 h 30 min

The picturesque drive back to Bilbao will take about an hour and a half

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

"Berriz Cafe Bakery" HENAO KALEA 15, 48009 Bilbao. Don't confuse it with another bakery nearby with the same name and similar address.

We pick up by this coffee shop, you may wait right in front of it or inside having coffee

End point

"Berriz Cafe Bakery" HENAO KALEA 15, 48009 Bilbao. Don't confuse it with another bakery nearby with the same name and similar address.

We pick up by this coffee shop, you may wait right in front of it or inside having coffee

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Availability: if you need your tour in a different day, please let us know
Public tours only run with at least 4 people; couples welcome to book
Waiver of Liability: "North Coast Tours, Rioja Wine Tours" its owners, employees and associates do not take responsibility for any damage caused by the participation on this tour; that includes injuries, illness, allergies and any other negative reaction, even in the case of negligence. For a full text of the waiver of liability visit our website under booking terms and conditions: northcoastours com