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Bordeaux Full day Medoc and St Emilion 3 chateaux with Lunch

4.8 · 82 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Bordeaux Operated by à la française Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Both banks in one day in a minivan: classified growth châteaux and family estates in Médoc and Saint-Émilion, seven or eight wines across the visits with a short tasting class, and a picnic lunch in a château garden.

No hotel pickup, the day needs two guests to run, and children from four can come along. 4.84 from 82 reviews for 8h 30m.

In our comparison: #18 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €199 per adult.

Included and not included

  • 7/8 wines tasted (2/3 wines tasted per chateau)
  • Wine-tasting class
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Guided winery tours
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Picnic lunch in the garden of a chateau
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • French language

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
82 ratings
Tripadvisor 57 · Viator 25

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 77 of 82

Star breakdown of all 82 ratings

5 stars
76 · 93%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
3 · 4%
2 stars
2 · 2%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the wine expertise and varied château visits; lunch receives mixed feedback

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, engaging guides explain Bordeaux wines and regional history
  • Varied château visits introduce wines from both banks
  • Picnic lunches in château gardens are a frequent highlight
  • Guided walks through Saint Emilion explain the village's history

Complaints

  • Some praise the lunch, while older reviews describe basic food or a rushed meal
  • Some find the van comfortable, while older reviews report cramped seating
  • Late starts and disorganised scheduling on some departures

Written by Guidekin from the 77 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 October 2014 to 21 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
On the stairs of the big statue with the fountain around it · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
à la française; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Minimum age for this tour is 4 years old

Good to know

  • Food included Wine-tasting class, Picnic lunch in the…
  • Age 4+ Minimum age for this tour is 4 years old

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Wine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #18 of 31€1998h 30m4.84 (82)shared
Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch€1858h4.96 (744)shared
Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour | 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic€1759h4.97 (351)shared
Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour | Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic€1699h4.97 (224)shared

Ranked #18 of 31 in Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €750, median €160; typical length 7h. 7 of 31 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 31 Wine Tours

From €199 per adult