Private Rioja Wine Tours from San Sebastián, curated with depth and character
“There are many ways to visit Rioja, very few allow you to truly understand it…”
Our private Rioja wine tours are designed for travellers who value depth over display, knowledge over noise, and moments that stay with you long after the glass is empty. Starting from San Sebastián, we create refined wine journeys shaped by expertise, access, and genuine human connection.
A Different Way to Experience Rioja
The most meaningful Rioja wine trips are not rushed.
They unfold slowly — through vineyards walked, cellars entered quietly, and conversations shared with the people who shape the wines.
At Rooters, we curate intimate encounters with Rioja’s landscapes and winemakers, far from scripted tastings and crowded routes. Each journey is paced, thoughtful, and deeply personal, allowing space for curiosity, reflection, and pleasure.
This is wine travel as a form of understanding.
Our Signature Rioja Wine Tours
All experiences are private and carefully adapted to your level of knowledge, interest, and rhythm.
An elegant introduction to Rioja’s diversity — its villages, styles, and traditions — guided with clarity and ease, and hosted by passionate, independent producers.
A deeper immersion into Rioja’s vineyard expression, and cellar philosophy, with privileged access and conversations that explore wine beyond the obvious.
Each Rioja wine tour includes seamless private transport from San Sebastián, expert hosting, and hand-selected winery visits chosen for their authenticity rather than reputation.
Beyond the Label
While Rioja is our foundation, many guests choose to enrich their Rioja wine trips with complementary regions of Northern Spain, creating a broader, more nuanced journey.
Why Rooters?
What defines our Rioja wine tours is not luxury as spectacle, but luxury as meaning.
Expert-led journeys shaped by deep regional knowledge
Private by design, with no fixed groups or formulas
Human connection with winemakers, not performances
Discreet comfort, timing, and access
Tailor-made itineraries, created around you
We believe the finest experiences are those that feel effortless — and remain unforgettable.
How Your Rioja Wine Trip Takes Shape
A conversation to understand your interests and expectations
A curated proposal, designed with precision and care
A seamless experience through Rioja’s vineyards, cellars, and landscapes
Everything flows naturally. Nothing feels staged.
Let’s Begin the Conversation
Every meaningful wine journey starts with a dialogue. Share a few details through the form below, and we will begin shaping an experience rooted in place, people, and wines of genuine character
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. All our Rioja wine tours are private and created exclusively for you and your guests, allowing for discretion, flexibility, and a naturally paced experience.
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Most experiences begin in San Sebastián, with private pick-up at your accommodation. Other starting points in Rioja or Basque Country can be arranged upon request.
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Each tour typically includes private transport, an expert wine host, curated winery visits, guided tastings, and full logistical coordination.
Meals are thoughtfully arranged as part of the experience; however, in most itineraries they are paid directly by guests on the day.
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We usually visit two to three wineries per day, allowing time for unhurried tastings, meaningful conversation, and a deeper understanding of each place.
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Not at all. Our Rioja wine trips are adapted to your level of curiosity, whether you are discovering Rioja for the first time or exploring it in depth.
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To confirm a Rioja wine tour, a deposit is required, with the balance due prior to the experience. Cancellation terms depend on the specific itinerary and reservations involved and are clearly outlined in your proposal before confirmation, ensuring full transparency.