--- title: "Half day tour Saint-Emilion : Village & Château with wine tasting" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/half-day-tour-saint-emilion-village-ch-teau-with-wine-tasting/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.64 reviews: 134 duration_minutes: 260 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 28 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/half-day-tour-saint-emilion-village-ch-teau-with-wine-tasting/ --- # Half day tour Saint-Emilion : Village & Château with wine tasting **Guidekin's take:** A half day that pairs a guided walk of the Saint-Émilion village with one château visit and three wines tasted alongside charcuterie and cheese, by air conditioned van from the city centre. The château changes with the day, departures wait for nobody and under sixteens are not admitted. 4.64 from 134 reviews at €90 per person for 4h 20m. In our comparison: #28 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. First, your guide will immerse you in the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its historical monuments through a village visit. You will discover the secrets of this medieval village, which is the birthplace of Bordeaux winemaking. Next, you will visit a Château and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines paired with charcuterie & cheese. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines. This small-group tour in an ideal setting will introduce you to the art of winemaking and tasting, and allow you to ask all your questions to our guide! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, - Starts 08:50, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - 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 €90 per person - Duration: 4h 20m - Rating: 4.64/5 from 134 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Olala Bordeaux - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:50, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.64 from 134 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 118 of 134. - 5 stars: 107 (80%) - 4 stars: 11 (8%) - 3 stars: 12 (9%) - 2 stars: 3 (2%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and wine education; some want more time to explore Saint-Émilion. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, engaging guides explaining regional history and wine - Clear explanations of grape growing, winemaking and tasting from winery hosts - Small groups that leave room for questions and personal attention - Village walks that explain Saint-Émilion's history - Comfortable transport and well organised departures **Complaints:** - Some wanted more time in Saint-Émilion, while others found the village visit well paced - Some expected more winery stops and a wider range of wines to taste - Some reported missing promised cheese or charcuterie, while others received tasting snacks - Some found the tasting pours too small Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-08-20 to 2026-09-21); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Guided tour of a winery and tasting of 3 wines paired with charcuterie & cheese - air-conditioned van - Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion UNESCO World Heritage village - Informative brochures - Transportation, Driver/guide ## Not included - Personal expenses - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Bordeaux** (1m) - Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - 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 in the heart of Saint-Emilion village, listed UNESCO World Heritage. Your guide will take you around this well-preserved medieval city, its steep winding alleys, and main monuments. 4. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Visit and tasting of 3 wines in a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Château, paired with charcuterie cheese. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, the grape varieties, the winemaking techniques, the ageing process and the art of blending. 5. **Bordeaux** (1h) - Way back to Bordeaux downtown. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:50, 14:00 - 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 Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. From "Allée de Tourny" , take "Jean Jacques Bel" street and turn right. 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 - 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 Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonnelle… - 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. - 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. - 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. ## Compared with other Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 31** | €90 | 4h 20m | 4.64 (134) | 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 #28 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/wine-tours-bordeaux/?format=md ## More in Bordeaux - All Bordeaux tours: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/half-day-tour-saint-emilion-village-ch-teau-with-wine-tasting/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/?format=md