Valladolid and Ribera del Duero

Discover the culture and cuisine of Valladolid and Ribera del Duero

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Valladolid and Ribera del Duero

A Cultural and Wine Gastronomy Journey

AVAILABLE DAYS: All Tuesdays
SCHEDULE: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
GROUP SIZE: Maximum 6 people (semi-private)
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE: With a minimum of 2 people
PICKUP LOCATION: At the hotel (city center of Madrid)
TOUR LANGUAGE: Tour in english (optional in Spanish)
INCLUDES: Premium semi-private vehicle, tickets, local guide, lunch at Abadía Retuerta winery
DOES NOT INCLUDE: Personal expenses, tips
MINIMUN AGE: 14 years old (private tours for families or friends available)
DISTANCE FROM MADRID: 210km approximately

Valladolid and Ribera del Duero

After a comfortable hotel pickup, we will set off towards Valladolid.

On the way, we will stop at the imposing Castle of Coca, one of Spain’s most unique Mudéjar fortresses. This break offers the chance to admire its distinctive architecture and take some photos in a spectacular historical setting.

We will arrive in Valladolid around 10:30h, where we will enjoy a private guided tour of the main sites in the historic center: Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, San Pablo Church, and the University, among others. A highlight will be a brief visit to the National Sculpture Museum, located in the former Colegio de San Gregorio, home to one of Europe’s most important collections of polychrome sculpture, featuring masterpieces from major Renaissance and Spanish Baroque artists. After the visit, we will take a short break to savour a typical pincho paired with a local wine, part of the city’s cultural and gastronomic experience.

At 13:00 h, we will continue our route to the prestigious Abadía Retuerta winery, just twenty minutes from the city. There we will enjoy an exclusive experience combining wine, landscape, and heritage. We will take a private tour of the vineyards and winery, with explanations about the winemaking process and a guided tasting of some of their most emblematic wines. Lunch will be an informal meal based on local products at their Vinoteca, and if weather permits, it will be served outdoors next to the vineyards.

After this unique sensory experience, we will return to Madrid, arriving at around 18:00. An exclusive experience that combines the historical legacy of Valladolid, the unique architecture of Coca and the wine excellence of Ribera del Duero.

On which days is this tour available?

Every Tuesday

What is the size of the semi-private group?

Maximum 6 people (semi-private).

Is departure guaranteed?

With a minimum of 2 people.

In which language is the tour conducted?

English, but if the entire group speaks Spanish, the tour can be conducted in Spanish.

What type of vehicle is used for the tours?

Premium Mercedes Benz Viano Class V.

What are the tour hours?

From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

What does the tour include?

8-seat Mercedes Viano vehicle, hotel pickup, entrance fees to monuments visited in Valladolid including a pincho and drink, lunch at Abadía Retuerta winery.

What is not included?

Personal expenses, tips.

Where is the pickup location?

At the hotel, as long as it’s in central Madrid.

What is the minimum age to join the group?

14 years old (private tours for families or friends available).

Full refund up to 72 hours before the tour start.

Curiosities

For a brief period (1601-1606), Valladolid was the capital of the Spanish Empire, when the court of Felipe III moved there. In fact, the king signed many key documents of the 17th century from here.
Admiral Christopher Columbus spent his last days in Valladolid and died here in 1506. His house can be visited and preserves objects and documents related to his voyages.
The Plaza Mayor of Valladolid, rebuilt after a fire in the 16th century, is considered the first enclosed and regular main square in Spain, a model for others such as Madrid and Salamanca.
The author of Don Quixote lived in the city in 1605. His house is now a museum, and the first edition of the masterpiece of Spanish literature was printed there.
Declared to be of International Tourist Interest, Holy Week in Valladolid stands out for its processional sculptures of great artistic value, many of them by Gregorio Fernández and other great image-makers
Although the Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin is modern (1982), viticulture in the area dates back more than 2,000 years, as evidenced by archaeological finds and the remains of Roman wine presses in towns such as Baños de Valdearados and Roa.
Wine production in the area was promoted during the Middle Ages by monastic orders, especially the Cistercians and Benedictines, who produced wine for both liturgical use and commerce.
Wines from Ribera del Duero have been internationally recognised with very high scores by critics such as Robert Parker or James Suckling, competing with the best red wines in the world.