--- title: Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour | 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/graves-saint-emilion-wine-tour-3-ch-teaux-gourmet-picnic/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 175 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 351 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Three estates, picnic rank_in_category: 2 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/graves-saint-emilion-wine-tour-3-ch-teaux-gourmet-picnic/ --- # Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour | 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic **Guidekin's take:** Graves first, then Saint-Émilion: three wineries, up to ten tastings of red and white, and a picnic of charcuterie and cheese among the vines with a glass of château wine. No hotel pickup or bottled water, vegetarian and gluten free picnics need notice, vegan cannot be promised, and departures leave on time. 4.97 from 351 reviews at €175 per person. In our comparison: #2 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Wine tasting in Bordeaux couldn’t be better than our Graves and Saint-Emilion tour, which is truly the ultimate French lifestyle experience. In just one day you’ll discover the richness and remarkable diversity of Bordeaux wines. First you’ll visit a prestigious winery in the Graves area, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch amongst the vines, where you’ll be savoring local charcuterie and cheeses with château wines under the warm south west sun! The wine tour continues in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, tasting several world-renowned red wines. We can guarantee that by the end of your journey with us, you’ll know all there is to know about Bordeaux wines. An exclusive tour that will not disappoint to impress your taste buds and give you a real sense of life in France! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please wait and meet your guide in front… - Starts 09:00, 09:05: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €175 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 351 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Bordeaux Wine Trails - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 09:05 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.97 from 351 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 349 of 351. - 5 stars: 342 (97%) - 4 stars: 7 (2%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, varied wineries and picnic; the choice of van attracts isolated criticism. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, personable guides explain wine production and regional history - Varied wineries show contrasting sizes, styles and winemaking methods - Picnic lunches earn repeated praise for the food and vineyard setting - Time in Saint Emilion adds a welcome village visit between tastings - Small groups and a friendly atmosphere make it easy to meet fellow travellers **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint; isolated remarks concern the van provided and light wine pours Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-05-04 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - 3 winery stops and up to 10 tastings including red and white - An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique - Transportation in air-conditioned minivan - Visits and wine tastings at three wineries - Local english speaking guide - Gourmet picnic style lunch at a chateau locally made with a glass of wine ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - For the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water & refills will be available at the chateaus. ## Itinerary 1. **Bordeaux** (15m) - Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 12 cours du 30 Juillet 2. **Pessac** (30m) - En route to the Pessac-Léognan vineyard 3. **Pessac** (2h 15m) - Visit of a Pessac-Léognan or Graves prestigous winery, wine tasting of the Château’s red & white wines 4. **Saint-Emilion** (2h 10m) - Tour of a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Emilion wine region with a picnic style lunch at the vineyard accompanied with wine selected from the winery 5. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Explore the quaint streets in a short guided walking tour of the village of Saint-Emilion 6. **Pomerol** (1h) - Tour of a chateau in the Pomerol or Saint-Emilion appellation. You’ll be welcomed by the château host for one last exclusive wine tasting! 7. **Bordeaux** (1m) - Back to the Tourist Office ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00, 09:05 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 Please wait and meet your guide in front of the Tourist Office (Tram B or C: Quinconces). All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJjb6KPNonVQ0R0R_vCW-qtXM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - A maximum of 8 people per booking - We recommend comfortable shoes for Saint Emilion - Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request 72 hour prior the tour. Please note we cannot guarantee vegan catering - The minimum number of people for each tour is 2. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum is not reached and proceed to a full refund. - IMPORTANT! All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour. - Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 31** | €175 | 9h | 4.97 (351) | 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 | | [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 | | [St-Emilion & Médoc Wine Day Tour: Chateaus, Tastings and Lunch](/france/bordeaux/tours/st-emilion-m-doc-wine-day-tour-chateaus-tastings-and-lunch/?format=md) | €195 | 9h | 4.94 (532) | shared | Ranked #2 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. 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