Marqués de Murrieta winery visit with a driver
One of the founding houses of modern Rioja, surrounded by its own vineyard on the outskirts of Logroño. Arrive in a premium electric car and head back without worrying about the tasting.
Quick answer: A Marqués de Murrieta winery visit with a driver is the easiest high-end wine tourism plan from Logroño: the winery is at Finca Ygay, by the Zaragoza road, about 10 minutes from the city centre. We pick you up at your hotel, drop you at the estate and take you back to the city, the station or the airport. The visit is booked with the winery; the transport comes at a fixed price.
A Marqués de Murrieta winery visit with a private driver lets you discover one of La Rioja's most historic wineries almost without leaving Logroño. The house is associated with Luciano de Murrieta, one of the pioneers who, in the mid-19th century, brought Bordeaux-style oak barrel ageing to La Rioja and later settled at Finca Ygay, south-east of the city. Today the estate brings together the winery, its own vineyard and the castle that gives its most famous label its name: Castillo Ygay.
Why is a Marqués de Murrieta winery visit different?
Unlike the wineries in Haro's Barrio de la Estación, where several houses share the same street, Murrieta works as a self-contained estate: you arrive, cross the vineyard and the whole tour takes place within the same property. The restoration of the historic building, completed in the last decade after several years of work, has given the visit a very polished feel, with rooms that blend heritage and contemporary design.
That character makes it a popular choice for celebrations, gifts and business trips with clients. That is exactly why how you arrive matters: turning up in a premium vehicle with a driver waiting outside fits the experience. Tour formats, length and prices are set by the winery; check and book on its official website.
Where is Finca Ygay and how long does it take to get there?
The estate lies within the municipality of Logroño, by the N-232 towards Zaragoza, just a few kilometres from the city centre. Being so close changes how you plan the day, because Murrieta fits in before a train, between two meetings or after lunch in town. As an approximate guide:
| From | Approx. time to Finca Ygay | When it makes sense |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel in central Logroño | ~10 min | Morning or afternoon visit without changing hotel |
| Logroño train station | ~10 min | Arrive on an Alvia or Intercity train and go straight to the winery |
| Riojaforum (conferences) | ~10 min | Social programme for a conference or trade fair |
| Bilbao Airport | ~1 h 30 | First stop of the trip before checking in |
| Madrid-Barajas Airport | ~3 h 30 | Incentive trip with pick-up in arrivals |
How much time do you need? Three day formats
Because the winery is so close, there is no need to book a whole day. These are the three formats we are asked for most:
- Short slot (about 3 hours): hotel pick-up, tour with tasting and return. It fits into a free morning on a business trip.
- Half day: Murrieta plus a second winery around Logroño, for example Campo Viejo with a driver, which offers a very different, contemporary approach.
- Full day: Murrieta in the morning, then lunch and an afternoon in Rioja Alavesa or Haro, following one of our winery visits with a driver.
How to book a Marqués de Murrieta winery visit with a driver
- Book the experience on the Marqués de Murrieta website and keep the confirmation with the time.
- Message us with that time, the number of people and your pick-up point.
- Choose whether you would like the driver to wait at the estate or come back for you at a set time.
- If it is a business trip, send us your billing details.
- Receive your fixed price, confirm it and forget about logistics on the day.
What do you learn at a historic winery like Murrieta?
Visiting one of the houses that helped define Rioja helps you understand why the appellation talks so much about ageing. Here they explain how oak and time in bottle shape long-lived wines, why some vintages are remembered for decades and what it means for a winery to work with its own vineyard around its buildings. It also helps to arrive knowing the difference between crianza, reserva and gran reserva: you will get far more out of the tasting. And if you are travelling with someone who doesn't drink, the estate and the building make the visit worthwhile anyway.
Which vehicle suits a visit to Murrieta?
For this winery we usually recommend the Rioja Executive range: quiet electric Mercedes EQ and Tesla Model Y or Model 3 cars, with water and WiFi on board. It is the natural choice if you are accompanying clients, celebrating an anniversary or want the arrival to be part of the memory. For groups of up to seven people, the Rioja Group van keeps everyone together. And if your agenda is corporate, our corporate transfers page explains how we work with companies, with invoices issued in the company's name.
A visit for discerning travellers
Murrieta is often part of trips focused on fine food and wine. If you are putting together that kind of getaway, our VIP transfers in La Rioja help you link premium wineries and experiences, and you can round off the day with a meal at one of the region's Michelin-starred restaurants.
What to do in Logroño after the visit
One advantage of Murrieta is that, once you finish, you are back in the city within minutes. That opens up a very Riojan plan: we drop you near the old town and you carry on the afternoon with pinchos (tapas) along Calle Laurel and Calle San Juan, with no car to park or collect. If you are unsure after the tasting whether you can drive yourself, the short answer is that it is better not to.
Before you book: the winery's most complete experiences have limited places and can sell out during the harvest and on special dates. Secure the visit first and the car afterwards; we will match the pick-up to your time.
What if you are coming to Logroño just for this visit?
Some travellers come to La Rioja with Murrieta as the main reason for the trip. If that is you, we can link everything together: pick-up at Bilbao Airport with our Bilbao Airport to Logroño transfer, a stop at the estate on the way to your hotel and, the next day, a return to the airport or the station. We operate 24 hours a day, in Spanish and English, and the price is fixed when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about visiting Murrieta
Where is the Marqués de Murrieta winery?
At Finca Ygay, within the municipality of Logroño, by the N-232 road towards Zaragoza. It takes about 10 minutes to get there from the city centre.
Does the driver's price include the winery visit?
No. We take care of the transport. The Marqués de Murrieta experience is booked and paid for directly with the winery.
Can the driver wait while we do the visit?
Yes. You can choose for the driver to wait at the estate during the visit or to come back for you at an agreed time. Both options are included in the fixed price.
Which car do you recommend for Murrieta?
For couples or clients, the Rioja Executive range, with electric Mercedes EQ and Tesla cars. For groups of up to seven people, the Rioja Group van.
Can Murrieta be combined with another winery on the same day?
Yes. Being so close to Logroño, it pairs well with Campo Viejo or other nearby wineries, or with an afternoon in Rioja Alavesa. Let us know when you ask for a quote.
Book your car to Finca Ygay
Tell us the date and time of your Marqués de Murrieta experience. We will send you a fixed price, with the driver waiting or picking you up when you come out.