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Spain Wine Tours | Tickets To Best Wineries & Vineyards

Matt Davison — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:10:28 +0000

Winemaking in Spain dates back several centuries. The most crucial time for wine production in Spain began with the expansion of the Roman Empire in 218 B.C. Since then, Spain has made its mark as a certified wine country.

Spain grabs one of the top spots as the world’s third-largest wine producer after France and Italy, respectively. Boasting nearly a million hectares scattered across almost 4,300 wineries. The next time you’re in a city in Spain, going on a wine tasting and vineyard tour is an absolute must.

Your Spanish wine tasting journey typically begins with a guided walking tour of the vineyard, winery, and cellar. You’ll stroll through rows of rare grape vines, chilly underground cellars, and beautiful Spanish architecture boasting ornate stucco walls, terracotta tiled roofs, and soft arches.

Wine tasting in Spain is nothing short of a gastronomical adventure. Indulge in a multi-course meal featuring tapas and other distinctive Spanish dishes. All while tasting delightful wines brimming with intense flavors.

Most of the best wineries in Spain work hand-in-hand with local wine producers and family-owned boutique wineries. Each of these establishments grows and ferments its grapes in different styles, which means no two wines are the same.

Spain Wine Tours — Prices 2024

Spain’s booming wine tourism industry has led to a spike in the number of wine tours and tasting providers. From local budget-friendly vineyards to luxury winery tours, Spain has something for everyone.

You can book a half-day wine tour from about €65 ($68,39 USD) to €82 ($86,28 USD), while a full-day trip will cost you anything from €97 ($102,07 USD) to €170 ($178,88 USD).

From Madrid: Toledo Tour with Wine Tasting and 7 Monuments

$58.01

Available

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Madrid: Old Madrid Walking Food and Wine Tour

$72.51

Available

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Valencia: Old Town Tour, Wine & Tapas in an 11th c. Monument

$79.98

Available

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Madrid: Wine and Tapas Walking Tour

$85.31

Available

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Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines

$89.54

Available

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Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour

$106.39

Available

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Montserrat Tour with Lunch and Gourmet Wine Tasting

$117.54

Available

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Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

$138.03

Available

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From Madrid: Ribera del Duero Tour of 3 Different Wineries

$197.27

Available

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La Rioja: Winery Tour with Tastings and Traditional Lunch

$266.59

Available

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Spain Wine Tours — Full-day & Half-day Travel Times

While full-day wine tours in Spain usually start bright and early, half-day excursions are more flexible, giving you the option of either a morning or evening trip. A full-day trip itinerary is typically loaded with activities and must-see monuments in Spain.

Full-day tours usually begin between 8:45 and 9 am. Half-day excursions may begin in the morning from 11 am or 6 pm in the evening.

Monday – Sunday: 8:45am – 8:00pm

Best Time to Go On A Spain Wine Tour

Spain’s Mediterranean climate is illustrated by its warm, arid summers and cool, wet winters. This means that this prominent wine country is ideal for year-round visits. You can visit in autumn when the vines are lush green and the ripened grapes are ready for harvest.

But the ideal time to go is late spring or early summer when holiday-makers typically flock to the coastlines to visit the best beaches in Spain.

Wine Tours in Spain: Package Options & Tickets

All Spain wine tour packages commonly share the wine tasting experience. But many others choose to stand out by offering optional additions like a tapa tasting, multi-course meal, or walking tour around a prominent Spanish neighborhood.

These packages vary in costs, from budget to luxury. But the popularity of these tours often leads to fully booked trips, so it would be wise to make a reservation ahead of time or purchase a skip-the-line ticket.

With skip-the-line tickets, you’ll have priority access to skip the long queues and waiting lists. These tickets often come with add-ons like separate entrances, air-conditioned roundtrip transportation, and visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like historic Toledo.

La Rioja: Winery Tour with Tastings and Traditional Lunch

As one of the most well-renowned wine regions in Spain, La Rioja boasts over 400 wineries. Discover enticing flavorful wines from the La Rioja Alavesa wine area on this half-day tour, while surrounded by lush peaks of the Cantabria mountain range.

This tour begins with an engaging vineyard exploration and then a tour of the stunning traditional Spanish bodega (wine cellar). While an expert guide takes you through their unique winemaking process.

Once you’ve taken in enough sites of the gorgeous scenery, you’ll be treated to a wine tasting session followed by lunch made from locally produced ingredients.

What we liked: Great for tasting a range of Spain’s finest wines.

INCLUDES:

Wine Tasting Sessions
Lunch
Hotel pick-up
English & Spanish-speaking guide

EXCLUDES:

Extra food and wine

It’s worth noting that you must bring your passport or ID on this tour, as alcohol is only served to people over the age of 18. The drive to the winery takes approximately two hours from one of Spain’s seaside towns — San Sebastián.

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Ribera del Duero Wineries | Half-Day Tour & Tickets

The Ribera del Duero wine land is one of Spain’s top red wine-producing regions. Take a half-day trip from Madrid to Ribera del Duero and escape into the rich culture of winemaking and taste the purest expression of Tempranillo — Spain’s most well-known grape.

The tour begins with a two-hour minivan ride from Madrid; as you drive further north, your expert bilingual local wine guide narrates the region’s story. You’ll learn about the unique fruity character of the Ribera del Duero grape, the harvesting, and different fermentation techniques.

What we liked: Skip the line through a separate entrance.

INCLUDES:

Wine Tasting (Minimum of Two Wines per Winery)
English and Spanish-speaking Local Guide
Visit to a Historical Landmark

EXCLUDES:

Lunch (You can get this at your own expense)
Hotel Pick-up & Drop off
Gratuities (This is optional)

Once you arrive in Ribera del Duero, you’ll visit three distinct wineries in these famous winelands. You’ll sample wines made from old and new winemaking methods and hear inspiring stories about how small family wineries turned the area into a global red wine producer.

After visiting the first two wineries, you’ll have some downtime to grab some lunch. You can enjoy classic Castilian regional food, like tapas, a light lunch, or a 3-course meal at your own expense.

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Montserrat Gourmet Wine Tasting & Lunch | Full-Day Tour & Tickets

Journey into the Catalan countryside from Barcelona to Montserrat for a full-day wine tour in one of Spain’s most vibrant autonomous regions. This trip begins with a guided walking tour through the Basilica and Monastery on Montserrat — a one-of-a-kind multi-peak mountain with spectacular rock formations.

You’ll also get free time to explore the museum and local farmer’s market, after which you can enjoy breathtaking views from the ridge of Cavall Bernat. Afterward, you’ll visit the winery of Oller de Mas for a fascinating cellar tour, a wine tasting, and a multi-course Catalan meal to wrap up.

What we liked: The tour caters for any dietary allergies or restrictions.

INCLUDES:

Guided Visit to a Boutique Winery (3 Wine Tastings)
Multi-course Catalan Meal with Wine
Local English-speaking Tour Guide

EXCLUDES:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
Gratuities

The Catalan countryside is known for its passionately independent people, their unique language, innovative flair, and creativity. Their impressive capacity to absorb different influences has led to the region boasting Romanesque art, medieval mountain monasteries, Art Nouveau masterpieces, and Roman ruins.

Catalan wines are rare and more sought-after. The wines also tend to be more pungent, higher in alcohol, and bear darker fruit flavors.

Keep In Mind: The Montserrat winery works closely with low-wine producers and family-owned boutique wineries. Should logistical issues arise, you may visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.

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Valencia Segway Tour

Matt Davison — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:50:15 +0000

Segway Tours in Valencia

An hour-long tour of Valencia on a Segway is one of the best and fastest ways to see as much as possible of this beautiful medieval town. Our favourite part of this activity is that it’s fun, and eco-friendly.

The tour will kick off with a short training session so everyone in the group will be comfortable in operating the Segway. Balancing a Segway is easier than balancing a bicycle, which makes segwaying the perfect option for inexperienced travelers.

Compare the prices of the various segway tours below:

Segway Haunted Night Tour

$32.54

Available

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Valencia: 1 Hour Segway Tour at Night

$32.54

Available

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Medieval Valencia 1-Hour Segway Tour

$38.21

Available

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Valencia: 1-Hour Arts & Nature Segway Tour

$38.21

Available

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Valencia Old Town Segway Tour

$39.02

Available

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Valencia Park Segway Tour

$65.49

Available

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Valencia City of Arts and Sciences Segway Tour

$65.49

Available

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Grand Valencia Segway Tour

$83.62

Available

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Valencia Millennium Segway Tour

Available

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City of Arts and Sciences Ninebot by Segway Tour in Valencia

Available

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City Tour Valencia: Segway Trip

Your expert tour guide will introduce you to some of the most important and symbolic monuments in town. You’ll also get the chance to see the different districts of the city – a perfect way to gain familiarity with your surroundings when you visit Valencia.

After the training session, you are ready to start the Valencia city tour. There are many picturesque sites along the way and you’ve picked the right way to discover them, Segway-style.

Segway Tour: Valencia Sightseeing

Following the route through town, you’ll pass some the most impressive sights, as well as some interestingly alternative Valencia stops. Start at the Serranos Towers – the largest Gothic city gateway in Europe. Your ride will stop at the El Carmen Square (the main city square) and the Gate of Valldigna.

Next on the list is the Arabic city walls, San Nicolás Church and the Silk Exchange Market. The Silk Exchange Market (Lonja) is the main monument of Valencia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourists will love its perfect mix of sculpture and architecture.

Image by @visita_valencia

The Central Market, Plaza Redonda and Santa Catalina Church will all be included in the sights you’ll see while segwaying your way through the old historic town. Your guide will share interesting facts and stories as you stop at the sights.

Visit Valencia Cathedral or the Palace of the Archbishop for interesting insights into Spanish history. And last, but not least, we’ll end of the tour by passing L’Almoina and Virgin Square. We hope that you agree – discovering Valencia on a Segway is definitely an hour well spent!

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Valencia Aquarium Tickets & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Matt Davison — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:22:50 +0000

Explore The City By Bike Or Bus, Including An Oceanographic Valencia Aquarium Ticket – Valencia

Explore vibrant Valencia with a 24-hour ticket aboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour with the option of including a visit to the Valencia Oceanographic! Alternatively, you could cycle the riverside paths of Valencia with an all-day bike rental, including entry to the aquarium too. Or skip the extras altogether and just explore the biggest sea life center in Europe with a ticket to the Oceanogràfic.

There is something for everyone with these amazing tours! Compare prices across the ticket providers below:

Valencia: Hemisferic, Science Museum & Oceanografic Pass

$27.10

Available

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Valencia: Oceanogràfic Entrance Ticket

$36.17

Available

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Valencia: 48-Hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus & Oceanogràfic Ticket

$47.23

Available

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Oceanografic Valencia Skip the Line Direct Entry Ticket

Available

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Travel around the city, wind in your hair, enjoying the care-free moment on an open-top bus or your own bike. You create your own itinerary, hopping and stopping off whenever you’d like to see the main Valencia sights or something that catches your eye. Such as the City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Silk Exchange (La Lonja).

Upgrade your tour to visit the Valencia Oceanographic (Oceanogràfic), the largest aquarium in Europe with over 45,000 animals.

Maximize your time in Valencia by upgrading your hop-on hop-off bus tour with an entry ticket to the Oceanographic at the City of Arts and Sciences. The Oceanographic is Stop 4 on the Maritime Route.

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Or opt for an eco-friendly tour of Valencia by bike and cycle along 14 kilometers of riverside paths. Pedal through Turia Park to the City of Arts and Sciences, located at the end of the former riverbed of the River Turia. Go to backwaters beyond the city center.

See the aquarium’s collection of more than 500 different species from the Mediterranean, the Antarctic, the Arctic, tropical seas and the Red Sea at your own pace.

Grab something to eat in the underwater restaurant surrounded by thousands of fish. After your visit, you can rejoin the hop-on hop-off bus for the rest of your tour.

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Train (all the info you need to know)

Matt Davison — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:58:20 +0000

While train travel in Spain can be a little confusing, most rail systems now seem to have been consolidated under Spain’s national train company, RENFE.

High Speed Train

Part of the magic of train travel in Europe is its high-speed rail system. You can not take a high-speed train to every single destination in Spain, but more high-speed rails are being added each year. Many of Spain’s top tourist sites can now be reached by a high-speed train.

If you jump on one of the high-speed rail lines, known as the AVE, and you take it south out of Madrid station for two and a half hours, you will arrive in Seville. Or, for the same 2 and half hour travel time, head north on the AVE, out of Madrid, and end up in Barcelona!

You could drive the Madrid to Barcelona distance by rental car – however, you would be looking at a 6-hour excursion to cover the 430-mile trip. Read more about Spain’s high-speed trains, AVE routes and travel times/duration of routes.

What You Need To Know – Arriving At The Train Station:

When it comes to trains in Spain you may find the variety of train types confusing, but when you arrive at the train station all you really need to know is what ticket window (Billetes) will get you a ticket to your destination.

Entering the Madrid and Barcelona Train Stations can be disorienting – people rushing here and there, Regionales signs, signs for EuroMed, AVE, Cercanias and (non-staffed) information booths all compete for your attention.

One of the big changes from our first visit to Spain is that now many Spain train stations have signs in both English and Spanish. You may still find the train stations a little confusing but for the non-Spanish, English speaker, the stations have become a little more navigable.

You are less likely to find English-speaking ticket agents in the smaller train stations then at the larger train stations. Younger clerks are more likely to speak some English than older clerks. To be on the safe side, if you don’t speak Spanish, it is a good idea to write down the name of your destination or have a train schedule handy on which you can point out your city destination.

It is also a good idea to tell the ticket agent if you want a “one way” (de ida solo) or “round trip” (de ida y vuelta) ticket, something we always seem to forget.

For traveling out of the Madrid and Barcelona train stations, you might consider either arriving at the station early or visiting the station the day before your date of travel. By doing a quick walk around, you can locate the manned information booth(s), the Regionales (Regional Trains), Cercanias (local commuter trains), and Largo Recorrido (long-distance trains) ticket windows.

At this time, pick up train schedules for potential destinations and determine which ticket window sells train tickets to your particular destination.

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