Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
Top Things to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Top Restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz
The 6 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country
Vitoria-Gasteiz (/vɪˌtɔːriə ɡɑːsˈteɪs/, Spanish: [biˈtoɾja ɣasˈteiθ], Basque: [ɡas̺teis̻]) is the seat of government and the capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community and of the province of Araba/Álava in northern Spain. It holds the autonomous community's House of Parliament, the headquarters of the Government, and the Lehendakari's (Prime Minister's) official residency. The municipality — which comprises not only the city but also the mainly agricultural lands of 63 villages around — is the largest in the Basque Autonomous Community, with a total area of 276.81 km (106.88 sq mi), and it has a population of 242,082 people (2014). The dwellers of Vitoria-Gasteiz are called vitorianos or gasteiztarrak, while traditionally they are dubbed babazorros (Basque for 'bean sacks'). Vitoria-Gasteiz is a multicultural city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, healthcare, architectural conservation, aeronautics, vehicle industry, oenology and gastronomy. It is the first Spanish municipality to be awarded the title of European Green Capital (in 2012) and it is consistently ranked as one of the 5 best places to live in Spain. The old town holds some of the best preserved medieval streets and plazas in the region and it is one of very few cities to hold two Cathedrals. The city also holds well known festivals such as the Azkena rock festival, FesTVal, Vitoria-Gasteiz jazz festival, and the Virgen Blanca Festivities.
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1. La Rioja and Vitoria Wine Tour with Winery Visit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the interior of the Basque Country to discover Vitoria, the capital of Euskadi where we will tour the historic quarter and La Rioja, the wine region, in which we enjoy magnificent views over a sea of vineyards. To continue with the tradition of wine, we will end up in one of the most charming villages of La Rioja, Laguardia, with a guided visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting.
Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Anything not detailed at inclusions.
Reviewed By MLTCardiff
Although it was a rainy & windy day and only the two of us on this tour we thoroughly enjoyed. Gorka our tour guide was very knowledgable about everything. The places we visited were beautiful and just imagined them in summer with the sun shining. The chocolate tasting was great the quality of the cocoa shone through. I would definitely recommend this trip I just wished it was better weather.
2. Vitoria and the Rioja Wine Region
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 34 reviews
The famous Rioja Wine region is a must for wine lovers visiting Spain. Located in the south of the Basque country, you will visit the village of Haro, the unique medieval village of Laguardia. Of course, you will visit a traditional wine cellar for a wine tasting, and a guided walking tour of Vitoria.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
3. Luxury La Rioja Wineries Private Tour
Booking this 8-hour tour you will visit the wine region of La Rioja in a luxury vehicle guided by a professional driver. - Pick up at hotel, airport or cruise port. - Luxury Vehicle with driver / guide . - Enjoy a wine taste experience in and old winery. - Different options available (tailored to your needs upon booking).
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Ticket to visit wineries
Reviewed By MnMytrips
From the first time we contacted and received a prompt reply from Nuria at Bookroad our experience was perfect! Our driver Enrique transported us from Bilbao Airport to our lodging, from Bilbao to Pamplona and from Pamplona to Toulouse over several days. Fun conversations, excellent driver and we highly recommend this company and we will be using them again! Thanks so much for keeping us up to date on our ride status, pickup and dropoff information.
4. La Rioja two wineries visit with wine tasting and pintxos in small group tour
Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the DO La Rioja, is reachable from Vitoria. Enjoy visiting two wineries (bodegas), have a relaxing walk through the vineyards, learning the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the maturation and finish the experience with a wine tasting in each winery to taste some of the best Rioja wines. Two different wineries will be visited in order to learn the difference from one winery to the other. Along the day we will also visit a charming medieval village, Laguardia.
Inclusions: Three pintxos with three wines will be tasted, 6 to 8 wines will be tasted in total, Air-conditioned vehicle, Small group tour
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5. Pintxo Tour paired with local wines in small group tour
Immerse yourself in the charming and wonderful Parte Vieja (Old Town) and let yourself be advised to taste the best pintxos in town paired with 4 Spanish wines from different Denominations of Origin, feeling like a Gasteiztarra (native from the city) throughout the whole experience. Taste the best gastronomic art pieces combined with some of the best Spanish wines. In between pintxos you will have the chance to discover the whereabouts of this amazing area full of history, getting mixed with the local people through the route that our guides will take you.
Inclusions: 4 pintxos paired with 4 wines, Small group tour
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6. La Rioja winery visit with tasting and traditional lunch in small group tour
Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the DO of La Rioja, is reachable from Vitoria. Enjoy a visit to a winery (bodega), having a relaxing walk through the wineyards, learning the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the maturation and finishing the experience with a wine tasting with a expert and a complete lunch with local products and the best wines.
Inclusions: Traditional La Rioja foods lunch with La Rioja wine, Air-conditioned vehicle, Small group tour
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