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Private tour in San Sebastian Alex L

Wine tour to Rioja from San Sebastian

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Alex L.

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My name is Alex and I am from San Sebastian in the Basque Country. I currently work here in my hometown as a tour guide and I provide private tours and outdoor activities for my clients. I feel very blessed to work in this industry. I love to meet people and share with them the wonders of the Basque Country while also learning new things about other cultures from my clients. My first experience working with tourists was as a surf instructor on the beaches of San Sebastian. I had to ask "can I really do what I love the most and make a living that way?" I am a nature lover, history buff, foodie and outdoor sports fanatic. With that first step 10 years ago, I finally found a way to combine all of these facets of my personality into the perfect profession and my tour company was born. Over the years, I have gained experience and knowledge with every client I serve. Each year is better than the last with more tours and options and my clients are happy with the experiences we provide. These last years I have grown both personally and professionally and I am proud of the reputation my company has made for itself. My personal goal is to exceed my client's expectations and I apply that to each and every trip which I still guide personally. You know what they say, "if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life". That pretty much sums up how I feel about San Sebastian Trips. I hope to see you in the beautiful Basque Country soon! ESIC Business & Marketing school WSET 3 Cooking member at the gastronomic club in San Sebastian. 10 years of experience as a tour guide. I drive a Mercedes V Tourer I can´t provide tours inside the museums.

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Overview of your San Sebastian tour

Rioja is the most famous wine region in Spain and it is only 1, 5 hours from S. Sebastian. This land has all: nature, history, culture and gastronomy. Hand in hand with an expert local guide, I invite you to discover this marvellous region It is always a pleasure to run this tour with the clients since I enjoy it as much as they do: I am a foodie (member of a local gastronomy club) but also a wine lover, so this experience is enjoyable always as if it was the first time. Of course what I like the most is to see my travellers absorbing my same passion in the tour, amazed by our great wines and local gastronomy savours and also surprise them with some curiosities off the beaten track We start in Haro village with its traditional 19th century wineries, then head towards Laguardia making several stops at other wineries along the way. I like to combine some old traditional wineries with more modern ones. Some buildings are spectacular like the Marques del Riscal Winery built by F. Guery Live it to believe it

Recent Reviews

Richard M.United States
July 2025

Alex was the best guide we have ever had to tour a wine region. He knows Rioja like the back of his hand, and he was very focused on giving us historical and cultural background on everything we visited. Alex also showed us the subtle, and not so subtle differences in wines from different areas, including wines grown at altitude versus in the valley. for lunch he took us to a small local asador that was amazing. Can't say enough about how pleased we were with this day trip!

Jill H.
May 2025

We had a great tour of the Rioja with Alex! He was an amazing tour guide - picked us up at our hotel in San Sebastian and toured us around the Rioja Valley. We stopped at 3 different wineries for tastings, an amazing Iglesia in San Vicente and then also the most delicious lunch at Asador Jose Mari (don't skip the french toast dessert!) Alex was prompt, very knowledgable about the area and the wines and also just a lot of fun to hang out! I would highly recommend this tour with Alex.

Julie T.
March 2025

We had a great day with Alex. He’s very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the history of the Rioja area. The drive from San Sebastián was beautiful. We loved visiting the wineries, and our lunch was one of the best we’ve had in Spain! Highly recommend this tour!

Robert D.
September 2024

We had an amazing day with Alex touring the Rioja wine district. He is very knowledgeable about the wines and the took us to several family owned, smaller scale wineries. He was very helpful with suggestions for Pintxos in San Sebastián as well as other places to visit in the area. Time and money well spent! We highly recommend him.

Susan S.United States
May 2024

We had a great day with Alex and would recommend this trip to everyone!

Carissa L.United States
August 2023

Our day spent with Alex was wonderful. We visited 3 wineries and did tastings. Then stopped for lunch at a fabulous place we would've never known about and the food was fabulous! Highly recommend Alex!!

Your San Sebastian tour itinerary

-We leave from San Sebastian early in the morning, betwenn 8:30 and 09:00. -We will drive through the highway crossing the Basque mountains. -We will arrive to Haro at 10:30a. m. We will visit and taste the wines in some of the oldest wineries in Rioja Alavesa. -After that, we will head to Laguardia Medieval village. Here, learn part of the history of La Rioja while you have time to eat some pintxos and drink some wines. -Finally, we will visit a fourth winery in the area. All this wineries produce high quality wines with the traditional Rioja process. Itinerary Overview: 1. Haro village and traditional wineries from XIX centuries such as Cune, Muga or Gomez Cruzado. 2. Saint Vincent medieval fortress on the Ebro river with impressive views. 3. Samaniego village for wine tasting in one of the wineries in the area. 4. Laguardia medieval village for lunch. We will also have time for a wine tasting in one of the wineries inside the village. The itinerary can be adapted to traveller's interests: contact me!

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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

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Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain

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Tour categories
Food And Drink
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Tour reference number
320089
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts and foodies who want to explore the famous Rioja wine region. It's also ideal for those interested in history and culture, as you'll visit beautiful medieval villages and learn about the region's rich heritage. With a local expert like Alex L., you'll gain deeper insights into the area's gastronomy and wine production.

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