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Ribera del Duero Winery Experiences: Guided Tour and Tasting from Madrid
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92 Ratings
Madrid
Embark on a 10-hour guided tour from Madrid to Ribera del Duero, the best wine region in the world in 2012. Visit 2 (or possibly 3) wineries, taste exquisite wines, and indulge in gastronomy, landscapes, and cultural sights along the way.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ribera del Duero - Ribera was named the best wine region in the world by The Wine Spectator in 2012. Ribera means “side of the river.” We aim to make your day special by visiting at least two wineries (possibly three if time permits). Departing from Madrid at 9:30 AM, we will reach the first winery in about two hours.
Afterward, you’ll have lunch (not included in the tour price). There are numerous restaurants where you can savor traditional Castilian cuisine. While this tour focuses on wine, we also highlight the area’s rich gastronomy.
In the afternoon, we will visit a second winery, distinct from the first. A third winery visit may be possible depending on our schedule. Along the way, we will showcase Ribera del Duero’s wine, gastronomy, landscapes, castles, history, and underground caves. Our ultimate goal is your complete satisfaction, and we take pride in achieving it. Our experience shows that most clients appreciate our efforts to make their day memorable.
We will return you to the starting point by 8:00 PM.
What's Included
- Wine tasting experience with varieties of local wines
- Guided tour led by a knowledgeable local professional
- Inclusive of all planned activities within the tour
- Comfortable transportation via air-conditioned minivan and coach
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a memorable journey in Ribera del Duero (Bestowed the title of the world’s finest region in 2012) and revel in its wines during this 10-hour guided escape from Madrid. You’ll be visiting 2 (or possibly 3) wineries, engaging in diverse wine tastings. We schedule visiting one or two wineries during the morning and another one in the afternoon. Along the expedition, we’ll make sure to introduce you to the influential gastronomy (at an exceptional restaurant)(past customers have greatly complimented our choices for meals), awe-inspiring landscapes, enchanting medieval towns, and a castle if feasible. We make an effort to incorporate a glass of wine during our activities, if applicable. While our experience offers much more than just wine, it undeniably plays a central role almost throughout. And the wines are extraordinary!
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Location
Hotel Claridge
Plaza del Conde de Casal
Hotel Claridge Cafeteria, Plaza del Conde de Casal 6, 28007 Madrid (Metro Plaza del Conde de Casal)
The Cafetería of Hotel Claridge is not a big place so we can identify all our clients.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(92 Ratings)
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Anon123xqzy
Jan 17, 2024
Vino en la Ribera - Ignacio gives you a peek into the glamourous world that is wine in the Ribera region. Within the first few minutes you can tell he is a man deeply passionate about wine and the people who produce it. A man with a deep understanding and appreciation of wine. He strives to give you a truly unforgetable experience. Words simply aren't enough to explain the journey he will take you on because he will leave you wordless at every stop. Could not recommend more.
Ignacio te muestra el glamuroso mundo del vino en la Ribera. En los primeros minutos se nota que es un hombre profundamente apasionado por el vino y las personas que lo producen. Un hombre con un profundo conocimiento y aprecio por el vino. Se esfuerza por brindarte una experiencia verdaderamente inolvidable. Las palabras simplemente no son suficientes para explicar el viaje que te llevará porque te dejará sin palabras en cada parada. No podría recomendar más.
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Cindy_t
Dec 27, 2023
Perfect day out to Ribera - My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the outing to Ribera del Duero. Ignacio picked us up early and he started sharing the history of Madrid and onwards on the wine making and different styles between RDD and Rioja.
We visited 2 vineyards ie Bodegas Valsotillo and Bodegas El Lagar de Isilla, and had lunch at the El Lagar restaurant. Firstly the wines at both bodegas were lovely, and they gave generous tasting pours. Lunch at the restaurant was excellent! Do order the lamb cutlets as it just melts off the bone. My friends still talk about the best lamb dish they had in this trip.
Ignacio made the trip very engaging and he was very knowledgeable on the history and wine making techniques. Would highly recommend this trip to others.
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F4102jq_
Dec 17, 2023
This winery tour stands out as my most gratifying experience - It provided an in-depth exploration of the entire wine-making journey, starting from grape harvesting and meticulous selection, progressing through filtering and fermentation, to the wine barrel resting period, and concluding with the bottling process—all accompanied by insightful and detailed explanations. The experience included a delightful tasting session featuring seven or eight exceptional red and white wines. The tour guide,Ignacio, was exceptionally fluent in English, offering a comprehensive overview of the rich history of Spain and its intricate connection to the world of wine. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour guide for an enriching and enjoyable winery experience.
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Amy_v
Dec 6, 2023
Wonderful Wine Tour from Madrid - We were a party of four and we were fortunate to be the only ones with Ignacio. This was the highlight of our one week stay in Madrid. We travelled comfortably in a nice van up to the Ribera del Duero wine country. Ignacio was entertaining and educational sharing Spanish history and the history of the wine in the area. We visited 2 wineries with different methods and approaches to wine making and learned SO much. We also had a delightful lunch in Aranda de Duero with authentic cuisine where we sampled and shared various dishes. It was a long and lovely day and adventure. I highly recommend this tour. Ignacio is a delight. He's kind, competent, and thoughtful.
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Darioust2020
Oct 10, 2023
Lisa was the best. We had an amazing time. - Lisa was the best. She took her time with us, showed us everything we needed to see. Recommended us in every situation when we needed advise. And most importantly, she went out of her way to consistently make sure we were having a great time and if we needed anything at all. First class service throughout. I would recommend this tour to everyone I know. Especially if you enjoy a tour guide who loves what she does and will make you feel the same.
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Janeji4849tc
Sep 6, 2023
Ignacio is a philosopher and all round lovely human being - Oh my gosh, what a treat. So much information and a lovely guide Ignacio who made us feel so comfortable on the drive and gave so many stories and understood the terroir and wine history that it came alive. We booked this based on other travellers reviews and just so happy to have done so. The lamb in the restaurant was Devine and felt so looked after throughout the day. Would recommend in a heartbeat. Rob and Jane Jones…….thank you Ignacio xx
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P98phh4v7q
Sep 2, 2023
Amazing experience with Ignacio and Winebus - Honestly I think this is one of the best guided tours I’ve ever had. Ignacio was extremely professional and so knowledgeable. I think what made it so good was that you can see the passion that Ignacio has for great wine, great food, history, and passion and love for his country. Definitely recommend using him and his company for a tour!
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Josel_e
Apr 22, 2023
Ribera del Duero winery tour - What a wonderful tour to Ribera del Duero. Our favorite wines are from this region. Our guide Ignacio was very knowledgeable of the history of the Bodegas we visited. Truly a great experience!
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Michael_c
Mar 25, 2023
Memorable wine tour - Excellent guide with a very memorable experience at 2 wineries. We also had a spur of the moment visit to Castillo de Curiel with magnificent views, beautiful chapel and rooms. Lunch at an old water mill with authentic cuisine. Highly recommended!
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Matt_f
Jan 11, 2023
A must do! - We had a lovely time with Ignacio who was happy to share Spain’s history on the ride to the wineries. We had an incredible couple visits learning about the history of wine making in the area, the wine was fantastic and both wineries were very hospitable. We had a nice lunch at a local restaurant where Ignacio ordered a bunch of traditional items for us to try. Certainly a highlight of the trip. It’s a long day but it didn’t seemed rushed and would highly recommend.
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