Published on Jan, 2025

It was our first time visiting Spain, and we were excited to spend part of our time in the Rioja wine region. I wanted to find a private tour for my wife’s birthday to learn more about the wine region and culture. After doing some research, I discovered Rioja Like A Native and read all the wonderful reviews. I started communicating with Rebeca and from the first email, Rebeca’s suggestions and thoughtful answers to my questions really gave me confidence and trust in their tour company. Rebeca came up with a perfect plan for our tour of wineries. What followed was the perhaps one of the most unique and special days we have ever experienced! We arranged to meet in Logrono where Roberto collected us at the designated meeting point at exactly the time he said he would be there! From the moment we met him, he treated us like family, had a fantastic sense of humor, and was extremely engaging; we could not have imagined a more interesting tour guide to spend the day with! On the way to the wineries, Roberto provided interesting anecdotes and plenty of background on the Rioja region and the towns and vineyards we passed. We first visited a modern winery. We were the only ones there, and learned about the machinery and barrel aging process, which made it a unique and informative experience. The host at the winery entertained all our questions and we had fun with a taste competition straight from the barrels! Next up, we visited a winery that still uses original cave aging methods, and it was fascinating seeing how they have adapted the old methods to modern times. The history of the area with all the caves was also intriguing. Roberto introduced us to the owner who happened to be there, and it was nice to briefly talk to him about his vineyards and the decision to buy more caves/stay with the old methods. We ended our day at Rebeca and Roberto’s lovely home (scenery is spectacular) having traditional Spanish dishes (the food and wine pairing were delicious!). We also got to meet their beautiful pup [Taino]. Following the wonderful food, we joined other guests to explore the vines in an adjacent field and then do a blind wine tasting test, which was a lot of fun. Using the knowledge gained from the day, we were at least able to get most of the answers correct! In summary, we had a truly unique experience. It was a fun day where we were immersed in the culture of Rioja and its namesake wine, which would not have been possible without Rioja Like A Native. The attention to detail and enthusiasm Rebeca and Roberto put into their company creates a tour that you most likely would not experience anywhere else! Thank you Roberto & Rebeca!

Published on Dec, 2024

The tour was amazing. We went to 2 very different wineries, one old and one new. The tours at both wineries were excellent as were the tastings. We learned a lot about winemaking in Spain. We shipped wine back home to Texas and are still enjoying that wine during the holidays. At the end of the day we had a blind taste test. My husband and I thought we would have done better than we did. But that was the fun of it and one of the highlights of the day. Robert was a great guide, very knowledgeable and always took the time to answer all of our questions. We would HIGHLY recommend them for any of their tours.

Published on Dec, 2024

My wife and I had a great time on this private tour with Fito. He was very friendly and knowledgable; we learnt a lot seeing 3 vineyards of different styles across Rioja. Highly recommended for those who love wines!

Published on Dec, 2024

Rebeca and her team were amazing. She provided many options and many quotes to make sure the trip was planned exactly how we wanted. They even helped us with transportation to San Sebastián after our time in Rioja. Our driver unfortunately had a family emergency and had to leave during the tour, but the company had a backup plan and we were able to do our tour totally as planned without interruptions or issues. You can book this company with 100% confidence you’re getting best in class customer service and knowing they will go out of their way to ensure everything goes according to plan.

Published on Dec, 2024

The entire experience was amazing - from our initial inquiry to the actual tour days. Rebeca was extremely communicative and shared a detailed itinerary with us ahead of the trip. Fito, our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the Rioja region. We went to a great mix of different wineries and tried a lot of excellent wines. We absolutely would book again.