Winery Tour & Lunch in Chinchón
A six-hour journey into local wine, Castilian food, and village history just outside Madrid.
This Madrid wine experience takes you beyond the city limits and into the heart of a winemaking tradition that has shaped this region for centuries. Guided by a wine expert, you will visit a working winery, taste regional varieties, and sit down for a proper lunch in one of the most picturesque squares in Spain.
The day begins with a drive south of the capital to Colmenar de Oreja, where a family-run winery built in the 1880s awaits. The visit is structured to give you a genuine sense of how wine was made here historically and how modern practices have gradually taken over, with one traditional method still in active use today.
After the winery, the route continues to Chinchón, a fortified Castilian town whose arcaded main square has served as a backdrop for markets, bullfights, and open-air theatre for hundreds of years. Lunch is served here at a traditional restaurant, followed by a guided walk through the village streets.
The tour returns to central Madrid by early evening, with private transport used throughout. Group sizes are capped at eight guests, which keeps the experience personal and allows for genuine conversation with your guide during tastings and meals.
Tour Highlights
Guided tasting of three wines led by a sommelier or wine expert, including local grape varieties Malvar and Tempranillo.
Visit to a winery founded in the 1880s with underground cellars and traditional clay tinajas still used in production today.
Multi-course lunch in the medieval main square of Chinchón, including shared starters, a main course, dessert, and coffee.
Guided walk through Chinchón to explore the history and architecture of one of Castile's best-preserved historic towns.
Small group capped at eight guests for an intimate, unhurried experience with attentive guiding throughout.
Private transport with door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in central Madrid.
Itinerary
Your guide and private vehicle collect you from your hotel or a central meeting point in Madrid. The drive south to Colmenar de Oreja takes approximately 45 minutes through the Castilian countryside.
You enter a winery that has been producing wine since the 1880s. The visit takes you underground into a cellar lined with traditional clay tinajas, where your guide explains the historical winemaking methods unique to this area, including one technique still practiced today.
Moving upstairs, you see how modern production methods have been incorporated alongside the traditional ones. The visit concludes with a seated tasting of three wines, with your guide walking you through each variety and its regional character.
You arrive at the main square of Chinchón, where a traditional restaurant serves a multi-course meal. Shared starters are followed by a choice of fish or meat as a main, with dessert, coffee, a glass of wine, and water included.
After lunch, your guide leads a walk through the village to explain the history of Chinchón's medieval plaza, its castle, and the broader cultural heritage of the area. The pace is relaxed and allows time for photographs and exploration.
Private transport brings the group back to central Madrid. Drop-off is at your original pickup location or a central point agreed in advance.
What Is Included
Included
- Private transport with central Madrid pickup and drop-off
- Guided visit to a historic winery in Colmenar de Oreja
- Tasting of 3 wines with expert commentary
- Multi-course lunch in Chinchón (starters, main, dessert, coffee, wine, and water)
- Guided walking tour of Chinchón village
- Wine expert or sommelier guide throughout
Not Included
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond those specified
- Personal purchases at the winery or in Chinchón
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Travel insurance
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Tour
Places are limited to eight guests per departure. Booking in advance is strongly recommended, particularly during spring and summer when demand for day trips from Madrid is highest.
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