CCharmagne_WSeptember 2026 • Viator
Exceptional
We had a fabulous day out with our guide Iker who was absolutely brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and interesting and made for an unforgettable day at La Rioja and Rioja Alavesa wine regions which included air conditioned private shuttle and a delicious lunch in a medieval village. Highly recommended.
VResponse from ViatorSeptember 29, 2026
Thank you so much for your review and feedback
Best regards from San Sebastián
Iker Bardaji
Basque Guides team
LlizdelandNovember 2023 • Viator
We had so much fun!
We visited 2 very different wineries (one with modern, new methods. The other more traditional in winemaking style. Both were standouts in quality.) we took lots of pictures of the gorgeous Rioja valley (& Laguardia) and enjoyed a grand Spanish feast to end the day.
Our guide Daniel was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and kept us on track without being a “taskmaster.” He answered all of our many questions and his stories over meals entertained us endlessly. Our transportation was very clean, com...read more
VResponse from ViatorNovember 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your review ;-)
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Hhsrivera01March 2022 • TripAdvisor
La Rioja like a local!
We had an incredible experience with Iker! From the moment we met at the airport to our last meal in La Rioja, Iker was knowledgable, fun, flexible and always smiling. Most impressive was definitely his knowledge of the region. We were given private tours several wineries and were able to meet the wine makers in almost ever scenario. We even were able to try a 1984 bottle at Conde de Los Andes...what a treat!
The foodie aspect was OUTSTANDING! Each place better than the next. Word of advice alw...read more
VResponse from ViatorMarch 31, 2022
Than you so so much for your review, comments and rating!
So happy to read that you had such fun with me. Hope to see you back again, next trip, San Sebastian! ;-)
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
1196timurcMarch 2022 • TripAdvisor
Best tour guide for Rioja and much more
So you want to find the perfect guide to make sure your Rioja wine tasting trip is awesome? Good thing you're reading this review. Iker is your guy. He's smart, knowledgeable, funny and passionate but also takes the pulse of the group to design the tour so everyone is happy. Pretty hard to pull that off. The private tours and lunch he set up for us were off the charts. The delicious home cooked meal made us feel like we had a Basque grandmother looking after us and was such a great change of pac...read more
VResponse from ViatorMarch 26, 2022
Thank you for your comments and review
Glad to hear that you enjoyed so much with me on the tour
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
JJeanelleEspinosaNovember 2021 • TripAdvisor
No bad days in Rioja!
Iker was an amazing host! It had been snowing in Rioja so the previous tour we booked was canceled due to the road conditions. We found Basque Guides online and decided to call to see if they would be willing to do the tour. Straight away Iker answered the phone and offered us the option to wait to see how the roads would hold up. When he let me know he could do the tour we were very excited with the options he had available. He suggested the option with 3 wineries and thats what we went with. H...read more
VResponse from ViatorNovember 30, 2021
Thank you very much for your review and comments!
Glad to read that you enjoyed all the wines ;-)
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji private tour guide
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