Discover the unique wine and villages of the Sierra de Salamanca

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
9 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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English, Spanish
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Explore Sierra de Salamanca, its unique wines and charming villages. Learn from experts and enjoy a guided tour by Don Federico, combining history, wine, and scenic landscapes.

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

Experience Details

This is a unique opportunity to experience the beautiful terrace-vineyard terroir of the Sierra de Salamanca wine appellation, spending quality time among the vines accompanied by experts who will explain everything you'd like to know and answer all your queries on what makes this ancient wine-making region and its grapes and vines so different from anywhere else in the world of wine. You will also have the opportunity to visit and explore some of the most charming and beautiful villages in Spain, whose remoteness has ensured the conservation of their medieval character dating back to the 11th century. Your tour host Don Federico, a Scottish, Spanish-speaking adopted local, is knowledgable and gregarious and will ensure your day is not only informative and relaxed but also engaging and fun – a truly unique wine experience.

What You Get

Snacks
Tapas of local cured ham served with wine-tasting session
Winery visit fees included
Alcoholic beverages
Extensive red and white wine-tasting at each winery visit

Good To Know

  • There is a minimum group size of 6 guests but smaller groups may be accommodated on request (please enquire)
  • Please advise when booking if there are any dietary requirements
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Regrettably children are not catered for on this experience
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Parque natural de Las Batuecas - Sierra de Francia

As we drive south from Salamanca across agricultural and pasture land towards the hills of the Sierra de Salamanca, Don Federico will provide an overview of the history of viticulture of the region and we will make a stop to see a historic old village bullring. Arriving at one of the prettiest villages we will be met by one of the wine-makers of a local ecological winery who will accompany us to an ancient steep-terraced vineyard and explain the lifecycle of the vines, up to a century old, and ecological methods of viticulture employed. Next we will continue to the charming winery for an insightful tour of the wine-making facilities, walking you through the process of making wine from unique indigenous grape varietals from harvest to maturation. Afterwards we will enjoy a tasting session of the fine wines of the bodega made from the ancient autochthonous grapes of this unique terroir.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Parque natural de Las Batuecas - Sierra de Francia

Our lunch-stop is one of the officially accredited 'most beautiful villages in Spain', perfectly conserved in the natural park of Las Batuecas, with 12–17th century architecture set on the steep side of a hilltop ridge with narrow cobblestone lanes to explore, a charming Plaza Mayor and ancient vines that creep right up to the edge of the buildings. A satisfying 3-course lunch with wine is served in a charming local restaurant featuring exquisite woodfire-grilled meats, fish and other regional produce. After lunch we will visit the winery of a pioneering winemaker for a tour and extensive wine-tasting session.
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

Plaza del Mercado, Salamanca Castilla y León, Spain, ES

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Meeting Point

Pl. del Poeta Iglesias 4, Plaza del Poeta Iglesias, Salamanca Castilla y León, Spain, ES, 37001

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By the statue of the architects on Plaza de Poeta Iglesias just outside the Plaza Mayor
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Hats off to Don Federico
April 21, 2025
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This has been one of the most unique and exciting experiences!!! Very personal and accommodating. Learned so much about the region, the wines. All the details that are often left out in most excurs...read more

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Unbelievable Experience!
August 12, 2024
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Fred and Jose Maria are the best! In the beginning, Jose Maria planned a great trip and kept in constant communication when were planning our activities. She was relentless in coming up with a goo...read more

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Great wine, great food, great company
July 29, 2023
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This was exceptionally well-organised, right from our initial enquiry. Frederico had availability for a private day tour, which meant picking us up from our hotel in Salamanca and driving us around...read more

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Wine experience with Don Federico
May 04, 2023
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What a wonderful experience with a charming and knowledgeable host with a decade of experience! Truly more than a tour. We experienced beautiful and seldom visited villages in the Sierra de Salaman...read more

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Host Don Federico offered us the best day of wine touring, fellowship, fine eating, and ancient village hopping. Ever.
August 26, 2022
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The remote terraced vineyards we visited with Don Federico, accompanied by his friend and colleague, the area’s premier viticulturist, were an unexpected delight. Modest and filled with pastoral be...read more

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