Wine tour in La Rioja
with a private driver
Enjoy the best wine routes in La Rioja without worrying about driving. Private chauffeur to the most exclusive wineries — hotel pick-up in Logroño, personalised route and return whenever you decide.
Wine tour with private driver in La Rioja
The wine is the destination,
we are the private driver
La Rioja is the most famous wine region in Spain. Visiting its wineries with a private driver is the smartest way to enjoy wine tourism — no limits on tastings, no worrying about driving, no parking. Just enjoy the wine tour.
We pick you up at your hotel in Logroño or anywhere in La Rioja and take you to the wineries of your choice. All you have to do is enjoy the wine tour.
Who is the wine tour with private driver for?
Wine tourism in La Rioja
for every traveller
Whether you come alone, as a couple or in a group to La Rioja, we have the private driver and vehicle you need for your wine tour.
Couples and travellers
A romantic escape through the La Rioja vineyards with a private driver. Tastings, landscapes and gastronomy without worrying about driving.
Groups of friends
All together in one van for the La Rioja wine tour. No arguing about who drives — everyone can enjoy all the tastings to the fullest.
Travel agencies
B2B channel for agencies looking to offer premium wine tour experiences with a private driver to their clients in La Rioja.
Your wine tour route in La Rioja
From your hotel in Logroño
to the winery and back
We pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Logroño or anywhere in La Rioja. We take you to the wineries you want to visit for your wine tour and wait while you enjoy the full winery experience.
When you are done, we take you back without rush or worries. You set the pace of your wine tour day in La Rioja.
Organise my wine tour routeLa Rioja Wine Region — Wine tour areas
The finest wine in the world,
here in La Rioja
La Rioja produces some of the most celebrated wines in the world. From the most traditional wineries to the most modern and avant-garde estates, the region offers a unique wine tour experience. Visiting with a private English-speaking driver is the best way to discover it all.
Our private driver knows La Rioja perfectly and can recommend the best wineries for your visit — from iconic names to hidden gems off the tourist trail.
Private Rioja wine tour
How does a private Rioja wine tour with a driver work?
Quick answer: You choose and book the wineries; we pick you up at your hotel, drive you between each visit, wait while you taste and bring you back whenever you are ready. The price is fixed per vehicle and agreed in advance. Winery fees are paid directly to each bodega, so you keep full control of your choices.
Search for a private Rioja wine tour and you will find many all-inclusive packages. Our approach is different: we are the private chauffeur, not the tour guide. That gives you the freedom to mix a famous historic house with a small family winery, to linger over lunch and to change the plan on the day.
Which wine areas can you visit from Logroño?
| Area | Main towns | Approx. drive from Logroño | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rioja Alta | Haro, Briones, San Vicente de la Sonsierra | ~45 km / ~40 min to Haro | Haro's Station District gathers several historic bodegas within walking distance |
| Rioja Alavesa | Laguardia, Elciego, Labastida | ~17 km / ~25 min to Laguardia | Hilltop villages, underground cellars and striking modern architecture |
| Around Logroño | Logroño, Fuenmayor, Navarrete | From ~10 min | Easy half-day option, ideal on your arrival or departure day |
| Rioja Oriental | Calahorra, Arnedo | ~50 km / ~40-45 min | Quieter wine area in the Ebro valley, away from the busiest routes |
Opening hours, visit formats and prices change often. Check each winery's official website and book your visit in advance.
How many wineries can you fit into one day?
Two or three is comfortable for a full day; one or two for a half day. Most visits combine a cellar tour with a tasting and last a while, and you will want time for lunch. A good rhythm is one visit in the morning, a long lunch in a wine village and one or two visits in the afternoon.
Should you book winery visits before your driver?
Ideally, book both at the same time. Secure your winery slots first, then send us the list with times and addresses so we can check the timings between them and suggest the best order. If you are unsure which wineries to choose, ask us for ideas based on the style of visit you prefer.
Sample full-day plan
- Morning pick-up at your hotel in Logroño.
- First visit in Rioja Alavesa, around Laguardia or Elciego.
- Lunch in a village restaurant you have reserved.
- Afternoon in Haro's Station District or Briones.
- Return to your hotel at the pace you choose.
When is the best time for a wine tour in La Rioja?
Every season has something to offer. The grape harvest, usually from September into October, is the most atmospheric and the busiest, so book both wineries and transport early. Spring brings fresh green vines and mild weather, summer means long evenings but hot afternoons, and winter is quiet, with fewer visitors at the cellars. Some wineries close on certain days of the week, so check before you fix your route.
Which vehicle should you book for a wine day?
Couples who want a quiet, comfortable ride usually go for the electric Rioja Executive. Groups of friends of up to seven fit together in our Rioja Group van, so nobody has to be the designated driver.
When you hire the car by the hour, it stays with you for the whole visit, so you can leave purchases, jackets or a bottle bought at the cellar door safely inside between stops.
Booking wine tours for your clients?
Hotels, concierges and tour operators can book on behalf of guests and receive invoices in their company name. See our travel agency partnership for details.
Who will drive you?
Every tour has a named driver confirmed before the day. Learn more about Rioja Transfer and its founder.
Frequently asked questions
Everything about our wine tour with private driver
in La Rioja
The price of a wine tour in La Rioja with a private driver depends on the number of people, the type of vehicle and the hours of service. Rioja Transfer always works with a fixed price per vehicle. Request your free quote and we will get back to you within the hour.
With Rioja Transfer you can visit any winery in La Rioja — Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja and areas such as Haro, La Guardia or Logroño. The wine tour route is completely personalised. You choose the wineries and we take you there.
On a full day wine tour in La Rioja you can normally visit 2 to 3 wineries, depending on how long each visit takes and the distance between them. With a half-day tour of 4 hours, 1 to 2 wineries is typical. Your private driver adapts to the pace you set.
No. Rioja Transfer covers the private driver, vehicle and waiting time during your winery visits. Entrance fees and tastings are booked directly with each winery. We can advise you on how to book them if needed.
Yes. We have a 7-seat private van for groups wanting to visit wineries in La Rioja together — the perfect solution so everyone can enjoy all the tastings without anyone having to drive. Request a group wine tour quote.
Yes. Rioja Transfer offers wine tours in La Rioja in English and Spanish. We are the ideal partner for international travellers, travel agencies and hotels wanting to offer a premium private wine tour with an English-speaking driver in La Rioja.
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Plan your wine tour
with a private driver today
Tell us how many of you there are, which day and what kind of wine tour experience you are looking for. We will prepare a personalised proposal for La Rioja.
Winery tours and wine routes with a private driver
Pick the winery, the area or the city you are starting from and we drive you there and back, so everyone can taste:
- Haro winery tour — Barrio de la Estación and Rioja Alta classics
- CVNE winery visit — one of Haro's historic houses
- Marqués de Riscal — the Frank Gehry winery in Elciego
- Ysios — Calatrava's wave-roofed winery in Laguardia
- Laguardia winery tour — walled village surrounded by cellars
- Rioja Alavesa wine tour — Basque Rioja at your own pace
- Rioja Alta wine route — Haro, Briones and San Vicente
- Logroño winery tour — wineries minutes from the city
- Wine tasting in Logroño — where to taste and how to get around
- Private group wine tour — van tours for families and friends
- Rioja wine tour from Madrid — weekend or long day trip
- Rioja wine tour from Barcelona — a wine escape with transport included
- Rioja wine tour from San Sebastián — pintxos in the morning, wine in the afternoon
- Rioja wine tour from Pamplona — a short drive to Rioja wine country
- Day trip to La Rioja from Bilbao — wineries and villages in one day
- Grape harvest chauffeur — harvest season visits and festivals
More wineries we drive you to
- Dinastía Vivanco — winery and wine culture museum in Briones
- Muga — a Barrio de la Estación classic in Haro
- Marqués de Murrieta — Finca Ygay, just outside Logroño
- Campo Viejo — a contemporary winery in Logroño
- Private driver in Laguardia — getting around Rioja Alavesa