--- title: Full-Day tour to Saint-Emilion and Margaux, from Bordeaux lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/full-day-tour-to-saint-emilion-and-margaux-from-bordeaux/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 180 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 427 duration_minutes: 530 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Picnic at a château rank_in_category: 26 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/full-day-tour-to-saint-emilion-and-margaux-from-bordeaux/ --- # Full-Day tour to Saint-Emilion and Margaux, from Bordeaux **Guidekin's take:** Both banks with a picnic: three wineries, a guided walk in Saint-Émilion, eight glasses across the day and a picnic of local produce inside a château, plus a photo stop at Château Margaux. The day runs in all weather, departures leave on the dot, and the châteaux visited can change. 4.77 from 427 reviews at €180 per person. In our comparison: #26 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Depart from the city center of Bordeaux to discover the most beautiful vineyards of both banks, for a day. To start, you will visit Saint-Emilion with your guide, including a tour of this village classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its historical monuments. You will visit a first Château and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines, an opportunity to understand the specificities of the Saint-Emilion appellation. After the tasting, you will enjoy a picnic in the Château : on the menu, local, artisanal and tasty products. In the afternoon, you will stop by the famous Chateau Margaux, an opportunity to take a photo before heading to a Margaux Grand Cru Classé Château where you will enjoy a tasting of 3 wine. This small group tour in an ideal setting to learn about the art of wine, to discover the 2 main wine regions in Bordeaux, and to ask your questions to our guide in a convivial atmosphere! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, - Starts 09:10: one departure a day - Food included: Wine tastings (8 glasses) - Age 18+: Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €180 per person - Duration: 8h 50m - Rating: 4.77/5 from 427 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Olala Bordeaux - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:10 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.77 from 427 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 409 of 427. - 5 stars: 361 (85%) - 4 stars: 48 (11%) - 3 stars: 11 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 6 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and varied wineries; the picnic lunch divides opinion. **Praised:** - Friendly guides explain regional wines and history in detail - Varied wineries help explain differences between Bordeaux wine styles - Winery hosts lead informative production tours and tastings - Small groups create a sociable atmosphere - Saint-Emilion village is a highlight alongside the winery visits **Complaints:** - Some find the picnic lunch poor, while others enjoy the food - Commentary can be hard to hear from the back of the van - Some find the drives between regions too long - Repeated winemaking explanations leave some wanting more time to enjoy the wine Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-06-19 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Van 1 | €180 / person | English | - | | Van 1 in french | €180 / person | English | - | | Van 2 | €180 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Wine tastings (8 glasses) - Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village - Picnic in a Chateau (artisanal local products + 1 glass of wine) - Photo stop at the famous Chateau Margaux - Air-conditioned vehicle - Transportation & Driver/Tour guide - Visit at 3 wineries ## Not included - Gratuities - Personal expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Bordeaux** (1m) - Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - in Bordeaux downtown. 2. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Van ride to Saint-Emilion village, with explanations on Bordeaux vineyard by your expert in wine guide and sightseeing along the vines. 3. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Guided walking tour with your guide in the famous Saint-Emilion village and its monuments, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. 4. **Saint-Emilion** (2h) - Guided visit, tasting of 3 wines and picnic lunch in a Château of Saint-Emilion appellation. You will learn about the terroir, the history and the art of blending, in a very convivial way. The Picnic lunch includes local cheeses and artisanal "charcuterie", a typical basque... 5. **Margaux** (1h) - Van ride to go from Saint-Emilion to Margaux region. 6. **Margaux** (1h) - Visit and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Château (1855 classification) in the famous Margaux appellation. This will be a great opportunity to discover what makes Bordeaux wines so famous. 7. **Margaux** (10m) - You will make a stop in front of the famous Château Margaux, an opportunity to take a souvenir picture ! 8. **Margaux** (45m) - Final tasting of 3 wines at in a wine Estate in the Margaux appellation. This will be a great opportunity to discover what makes Bordeaux wines so reknowed. 9. **Bordeaux** (1h) - Get back to Bordeaux city center. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:10 - 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 Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJByJ2udsnVQ0RXnD2R_YnfgA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule. - Excursions are guaranteed when at least 2 participants. For the very few occasions you would be the only passenger, we will contact you 24h before the day of your wine tour in order to propose an alternative. - The guide will conduct the tour in English. - The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. - List of partner Châteaux in Saint emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Bernateau, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonelle… - List of partner Châteaux in Médoc : Château Siran, Château Dauzac, Château Paveil de Luze, Château Marquis de Terme, Château Paloumey… - Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case. ## Compared with other Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 31** | €180 | 8h 50m | 4.77 (427) | 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 #26 of 31 in Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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