Architectural Rioja Wine Tour: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios (Bilbao)

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US$308.89 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 14, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Biscay

Duration

8 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 7 guests

Language

English

Other

Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Family-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Rioja's wine heritage at Marqués de Riscal and Ysios. Taste exquisite wines and enjoy a tapas lunch in Laguardia's charming setting. A journey of tradition and modern winemaking.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the perfect introduction to Rioja by exploring both its legendary wineries and its exciting new generation of winemakers. Visit three contrasting wineries, including the architectural icons Marqués de Riscal and Ysios, plus a family-run boutique winery where you'll experience Rioja's modern wine movement.

Taste at least 8 exceptional wines, from world-famous labels to small-production gems, while learning about the region's history, terroir, and winemaking traditions.

Complete your day in the medieval village of Laguardia, where you'll enjoy a light tapas lunch, stroll its charming cobbled streets, and capture unforgettable photos of vineyards, spectacular architecture, and breathtaking landscapes. A perfect blend of iconic wineries, authentic culture, and unforgettable scenery.

What You Get

Bottled water

Wine Tasting

Wineries Visit

Gratuities

Good To Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Bilbao (Pass By)

The tour starts from Bilbao and includes a scenic drive along the dramatic ridge of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains on our way to the Rioja wine region — a beautiful journey of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Bodegas Marques de Riscal

Marqués de Riscal is one of Rioja’s most historic and influential wineries, founded in 1858 and known for combining tradition with bold innovation. Taste 4 wines Its wines helped put Rioja on the world map, and today the estate is instantly recognisable thanks to the spectacular titanium-and-steel hotel designed by Frank Gehry. During your complete guided visit, you’ll explore one of the region’s pioneering wineries, learn about its winemaking legacy and enjoy a tasting of some of their emblematic wines.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Bodegas Ysios

Our next stop is Ysios Winery, one of Rioja's most iconic architectural landmarks. Designed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, its striking wave-shaped roof mirrors the Sierra de Cantabria mountains, making it one of the most photographed wineries in the world. We will step inside the winery to discover the story behind its remarkable design, learn about its architecture, and enjoy a tasting of one of Ysios' most iconic wines.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Bodegas Javier San Pedro Ortega

The last winery takes us to Javier San Pedro Ortega, a family-run boutique winery representing the new wave of Rioja winemakers. Here, you'll discover how a new generation is redefining the region by combining tradition with innovation and a strong focus on terroir. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of four wines, perfectly paired with a selection of local Rioja appetizers, offering an authentic taste of the region's modern winemaking scene.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Laguardia

Our tour concludes with a light tapas lunch in Laguardia, one of Spain's most beautiful medieval villages. Stroll through its charming cobbled streets and soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy a selection of traditional local tapas, the perfect ending to a day discovering the very best of Rioja.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Islares Restaurant, Mazarredo Zumarkalea, Bizkaia Euskadi, Spain, ES, 48009

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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 in front of Islares restaurant and very close to the Puppy flower sculpture designed by Jeff Koons.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 166 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful tour

August 25, 2026

Aerate was a wonderful guide. The tour was very relaxed and enjoyable.

(TripAdvisor)

Enjoy La Rioja without driving

August 22, 2026

A wonderful day trip from Bilbao exploring La Rioja and its wineries. We visited 3 iconic wineries, all different yet thoroughly enjoyable. Arrate, our guide was a delight and catered to our every ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Best of Rioja

August 18, 2026

The group was very friendly, and Arrate our guide was also very good. We visited a popular place and two lesser known places, topped off by a tapas-style lunch. It was excellent; we could not have ...read more

(Viator)

Architecture and Wine Rijoa

August 16, 2026

Highly recommend! One of the best days of our vacation. Arrate is a pleasure to be around and has a wealth of knowledge regarding Rijoa and the Basque way of life. The tour sets a nice pace of wine...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great wine tour with impressive buildings

August 02, 2026

Great day with a very good guide/driver Arrate. We had a LOT of different wines both white, red and sparkling. Tasting in three different spots with snacks. Lovely pinxtos lunch in a beauiful mount...read more