Taste Tradition 4 Wineries and Tapas Bar

Lanzarote’s wine country looks almost impossible at first: black volcanic ash, low stone walls, and vines growing in little hollows. This private tour shows you how local farmers made that harsh ground work, then follows the story with four winery visits, wine tastings, and a generous Canarian tapas stop.

I like the personal feel and the flexible pacing. Lola is praised for her warm welcome, island knowledge, safe driving, and useful connections at the wineries. I also like that the tour includes food, not just wine. The main consideration is the price, $179.24 per person, which makes the tour best suited to people who value private transport, a personal guide, and a full day of tastings.

Key points to know before booking

• Volcanic wine country: See the unusual vine-growing methods of La Geria, where ash protects the plants from Lanzarote’s dry climate.
• Four wineries in one day: Visit Bodega Antonio Suarez, Bodega La Geria, Bodegas Rubicon, and Bodega Stratvs.
• Tapas brunch included: Stop at a traditional Canarian restaurant serving home-style food and volcanic wines.
• Personal guide: Lola provides hotel, apartment, or villa pickup and may add extra stops when time allows.
• Private experience: Only your own group takes part, with English service and a mobile ticket.
• Plan for a full food-and-wine day: Tastings are included at each winery, and the schedule may run beyond six hours.

Why La Geria is more than a photo stop

The first stop sets up the whole day. La Geria is not simply a pretty patch of vineyards. It is the result of practical farming in a place covered by volcanic ash, where ordinary growing methods would not work well.

You will see vines planted in small hollows, often protected by curved stone walls. The dark ash gives the area its unusual look, but it also helps local growers make use of land that might otherwise have been abandoned.

I like starting here because it gives the wine tastings some context. You are not just sampling Malvasía Volcánica later in the day. You are seeing the effort behind every bottle.

The stop lasts about an hour and has no separate admission charge. Bring a phone or camera if you want pictures, but remember that the real value is understanding the farming method. This is the point where the tour becomes more than a series of cellar visits.

Bodega Antonio Suarez and the personal side of Lanzarote wine

Bodega Antonio Suarez is a family-owned winery with a close, personal style. It offers wines from Lanzarote’s volcanic ground, including Listán Negro, Moscatel, and Malvasía Volcánica.

Malvasía Volcánica is treated as the local star, but the interesting part is that its character can vary from one family producer to another. This gives the day a useful contrast. You are not tasting one standard version of Lanzarote wine from a single large business.

Expect about an hour here. Wine tastings are included at every winery on the tour, so you do not need to budget separately for each sampling. The experience is likely to feel more intimate than a large group winery visit, though the exact tasting format and number of pours are not specified.

If you prefer small producers and personal contact, this is one of the stops that should appeal most. If you are mainly interested in cellar machinery, formal technical talks, or a large guided production tour, the description gives less evidence that those are the focus.

Bodega La Geria brings a larger-scale view

The second winery is Bodega La Geria, described as one of the larger producers in the area. It has direct views toward the volcanoes, along with a restaurant and shop.

This gives the day a change of pace. After the family feel of Antonio Suarez, you get a winery with more production capacity and visitor facilities. The volcano views should make this a strong place to pause, especially for anyone who wants a clearer sense of the setting around the vineyards.

The shop may be useful if you want to take home a bottle, though the tour information does not say whether purchases are included. Wine tastings are included, but extra shopping is your own expense.

The stop is planned for about an hour. Since this is a private tour, Lola can help keep the visit moving, and the schedule is not tied to a large coach group. One practical benefit mentioned repeatedly is her ability to avoid long waits behind busloads of people at winery stops.

A Canarian tapas brunch breaks up the tastings

Wine tours can become tiring when every stop means standing, listening, and sipping. The bar stop helps solve that problem with a brunch of varied tapas at a traditional Canarian restaurant.

The restaurant is presented as a place serving tapas and volcanic wines since 1890. You should expect local, home-style food rather than a formal fine-dining meal. The exact dishes are not listed, so anyone with strict dietary needs should ask ahead.

This is an important part of the value. The tour does not leave you to arrange lunch between wineries, and the food gives you a chance to slow down. The brunch is included, as are alcoholic beverages in the form of wine tastings at the wineries.

I especially like the balance here. You get a taste of Lanzarote’s food traditions, not just its vineyards. The stop lasts around an hour, but wine and tapas can make the schedule feel relaxed rather than rushed.

Do keep in mind that this is a full day of alcohol tastings. Eat the food, take your time, and tell Lola if you need a slower pace. Because the tour is private, your group has more room to speak up than it would on a large shared excursion.

Bodegas Rubicon turns the clock back

Bodegas Rubicon is another family-owned winery, with details preserved from the past. The visit is meant to give you a sense of what local homes and wine-making spaces looked like around the 1800s.

That historical setting adds variety to the day. La Geria explains the farming methods, Antonio Suarez shows the family-producer side, Bodega La Geria gives you a larger operation, and Rubicon adds a more traditional setting.

The stop lasts about an hour and has no separate admission charge. Wine tasting is included. The material does not specify the exact wines served here, so it is best to treat the day as a broad introduction to Lanzarote wine rather than a fixed tasting menu.

This stop should suit you if old buildings, local customs, and the human side of production interest you. It may be less important to you if your main goal is buying a particular label or studying wine production in technical detail.

Bodega Stratvs finishes with cheese and local produce

The final stop is Bodega Stratvs, described as the tour’s favorite winery. It was rebuilt in 2008 by a family of farmers and winemakers, and it produces wine along with dairy goods such as yogurt, curds, and cheese.

The local cheese adds a welcome final note. In 2024, a cheese made from Jersey cow milk raised in Lanzarote, called Don Nicolás, won first prize in Spain. That gives the stop more range than a final glass of wine. You can connect Lanzarote’s farming traditions with products beyond grapes.

Expect about an hour here. Wine tasting is included, but the information does not state that every dairy product is included in the price. Ask Lola or the winery what is part of the tasting and what can be bought separately.

Stratvs is a good ending because it brings together several threads from the day: family farming, local produce, wine, and the island’s ability to turn difficult conditions into useful food production.

How Lola shapes the day

The guide is a major part of this experience. Lola provides pickup from your hotel, apartment, or villa anywhere in Lanzarote, as long as you contact the operator if your accommodation name does not appear in the booking system.

Her role goes beyond driving between stops. She explains the island’s history and wine industry, keeps you informed, and adds personal stories about local places. Several details point to a flexible style: groups have had extra stops added, the day has run longer than the stated duration, and photos have been sent to participants afterward through WhatsApp.

Those extras are not guaranteed, so do not book expecting gifts, added stops, or a longer day. Still, they show the sort of personal service the operator aims to provide. One birthday group even received small presents, but that should be viewed as a kind gesture rather than a standard inclusion.

The guide is also described as a safe driver. That matters on a wine day, since you can focus on the tastings instead of arranging transport. Pickup and return transport are included, including for at least one group meeting the tour from a ship.

Timing, transport, and group size

The tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts about six hours. The six listed stops each have about an hour assigned, so some driving and transitions are built into a fairly full schedule.

A private format makes the timing more useful than a standard group tour. You are not sharing the vehicle with unrelated parties, and only your own group takes part. Lola can keep the day moving or allow more time when circumstances permit.

At the same time, six hours is a long stretch for anyone who dislikes frequent stops or wine sampling. You may find the day busy, especially if you want long, quiet visits at each winery. People who enjoy variety will likely appreciate the pace more than visitors seeking one slow cellar tour.

Pickup is offered at hotels, apartments, and villas across Lanzarote. The tour is offered in English, confirmation arrives at booking, and mobile tickets are accepted. Service animals are allowed, and most people can participate. A baby seat or booster can be available, but it is not included as a standard feature, so arrange it in advance.

Is the $179.24 price good value?

At $179.24 per person, this is not a bargain wine tasting. You are paying for a private six-hour outing with pickup, a dedicated guide, tastings at four wineries, and a tapas brunch.

The value improves if you are traveling as a small private group and want one person to handle driving, timing, and local background. It also makes sense if you would otherwise pay separately for transport, winery visits, lunch, and a taxi or rental car.

The price is harder to justify if you only want a single tasting, plan to buy several bottles, or prefer to explore wineries independently. The tour is designed as a complete day of food, wine, scenery, and local stories. Its strengths are personal service and convenience, not the lowest possible cost.

The fact that it is commonly booked about 35 days in advance is useful planning information. If your dates are fixed, booking early is sensible, especially since the activity is private and availability may be limited.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend this day to you if you want:

• A private tour rather than a large coach outing
• Hotel or villa pickup and return
• A broad introduction to Lanzarote wine
• Local tapas with your tastings
• A guide who adds stories and can adjust the day
• A mix of scenery, farming, food, and family wineries
• A comfortable way to taste wine without driving

It is less suited to you if you want a quiet, highly technical wine seminar, a short activity, or a strict schedule with no flexibility. It may also be a poor match if you do not drink alcohol, since wine tasting is central to every winery visit.

The experience is open to most participants, but the information does not provide full details about wheelchair access, dietary restrictions, or the exact vehicle. Ask before booking if those points matter to you.

Cancellation and planning advice

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes made less than 24 hours before the experience are not accepted, and the cut-off follows local Lanzarote time.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for a day moving between outdoor vineyard areas, winery spaces, and a restaurant. Bring your phone if you want to receive or share photos, and leave room in your plans in case the private format leads to extra stops or a later return.

Should you book Taste Tradition 4 Wineries and Tapas Bar?

Book it if you want a personal, food-centered introduction to Lanzarote’s wine country and are happy to pay for convenience. The strongest reasons are Lola’s warm guiding style, private transport, the unusual La Geria farming methods, four different winery settings, and a proper tapas break.

Skip it if price is your main concern or if you would rather spend an entire afternoon at one winery. For most wine lovers who have one day to explore Lanzarote, this tour offers a useful mix of local culture, volcanic scenery, wine, cheese, and food without asking you to arrange the pieces yourself.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately six hours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The day may run longer if extra stops or added time are included.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered from your hotel, apartment, or villa anywhere in Lanzarote. Contact the provider if your accommodation name is not shown during booking.

Which wineries are included?

The tour visits Bodega Antonio Suarez, Bodega La Geria, Bodegas Rubicon, and Bodega Stratvs. It also includes a stop in La Geria and a traditional Canarian restaurant.

Are wine tastings included?

Yes. Wine tastings are included at every winery, and alcoholic beverages are listed as included.

Is food included?

Yes. A brunch with a variety of tapas is included at the Canarian restaurant stop. The tour information does not give the exact dishes.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your own group participates. The experience is offered in English and accepts mobile tickets.