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title: "From Bordeaux: Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour"
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/from-bordeaux-half-day-wine-tasting-tour/
type: tour
city: Bordeaux
country: France
price: 69
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 141
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Close to town?
rank_in_category: 12 of 31 (Wine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-22
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/from-bordeaux-half-day-wine-tasting-tour/
---

# From Bordeaux: Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A short wine outing to a château just outside the city, chosen to spend more time in the vines and less on the road, with three wines tasted and a driver guide in an air conditioned minivan. Hotel pickup and lunch are not included and the tour runs in English only. 4.91 from 141 reviews at €69 per person for 2h 30m.

**Close to town?:** Choose one château near Bordeaux, three wines and minivan travel at €69 per person for 2h 30m; English only. 4.91, 141 reviews. Trade-off: One château only; lunch and pickup not included. (last checked September 22, 2026)

In our comparison: #12 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience Bordeaux wine tasting just outside the city. Visit an authentic château, enjoy guided tastings, and spend more time in the vineyards, less time on the road.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: "Monument aux girondins" Meet your guide…
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Children from €55: ages 3 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €69 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 141 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: à la française
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22

## Reviews

4.91 from 141 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 139 of 141.

- 5 stars: 132 (94%)
- 4 stars: 7 (5%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise friendly guides and the wine education, but some want more wine to taste.

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides make regional wine and history easy to understand
- Chateau visits show contrasting approaches to winemaking
- Enjoyable wines and helpful guidance during tastings
- Relaxed pacing and a personal atmosphere in small groups
- Food pairings complement the wine tastings

**Complaints:**
- Some wanted more wine to taste
- Some find winery explanations lacking in detail, while others praise informative production tours

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-02-22 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- 3 Wines tasted
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan

## Not included

- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- French language

## Itinerary

1. **Bordeaux** (30m) - Relax and enjoy a short drive (30 minutes) to go the winery
2. **Chateau Luchey-Halde** (1h 30m; admission included) - Discover Château Luchey-Halde, a prestigious hidden gem where historic terroir meets modern winemaking just minutes from the city. Your expert guide will take you behind the scenes, from the unique urban vineyards to the aromatic barrel cellars, sharing the secrets of the...
3. **Bordeaux** (30m) - Enjoy a short drive to come back to Bordeaux

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat
- Departures: 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

"Monument aux girondins" Meet your guide on the stairs of the big column with the fountain around it
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJvXLZmdknVQ0RWu8vi--WHag

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 4 years old
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- This tour is in english only
- No pets allowed

## Compared with other Wine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #12 of 31** | €69 | 2h 30m | 4.91 (141) | shared |
| [Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch](/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-electric-bike-day-tour-with-wine-tastings-lunch/?format=md) | €185 | 8h | 4.96 (744) | shared |
| [Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour / 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic](/france/bordeaux/tours/graves-saint-emilion-wine-tour-3-ch-teaux-gourmet-picnic/?format=md) | €175 | 9h | 4.97 (351) | shared |
| [Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour / Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic](/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-e-bike-wine-tour-wine-vines-gourmet-picnic/?format=md) | €169 | 9h | 4.97 (224) | shared |

Ranked #12 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.

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