--- title: Médoc Afternoon Wine Tour | Margaux Châteaux & French Aperitif lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/m-doc-afternoon-wine-tour-margaux-ch-teaux-french-aperitif/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 107 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Médoc with an apéritif rank_in_category: 23 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/m-doc-afternoon-wine-tour-margaux-ch-teaux-french-aperitif/ --- # Médoc Afternoon Wine Tour | Margaux Châteaux & French Aperitif **Guidekin's take:** An afternoon on the Médoc's Route des Châteaux in a minivan capped at eight: two winery visits with six tastings, then an extra glass with cheese and local nibbles at the last estate. Pickup is from central Bordeaux rather than hotels; no lunch, no water bottles, and the tour needs two guests to run. 4.81 from 107 reviews at €105 per person. ## Overview Discover the delicate wines of the Médoc region on this 5-hour small-group wine tour from Bordeaux. Take the Route des Châteaux through the Médoc’s fertile vineyards and listen as a guide sheds light on the grape varietals in production. Sample the cabernet sauvignon blends for which Bordeaux is famous and indulge in a wine tasting paired with cheese & spread. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please wait and meet your guide in front… - Starts 13:30: one departure a day - Food included: Wine & local produce at a winery - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age 18+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 107 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Bordeaux Wine Trails ## What's included - Pickup and drop-off in central Bordeaux - winery fees - Wine & local produce at a winery - Local driver guide - Transport by air-conditioned minivan - 2 winery visits. 6 tastings and an additional glass of wine at the last winery with nibbles ## Not included - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities (optional) - 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. **Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux** (1m) - Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 12 cours du 30 Juillet 2. **Medoc** (1h) - En route to the Médoc vineyards. Along the Route des Châteaux, your guide will share their expertise on Bordeaux’s vineyards. 3. **Medoc** (1h) - Wine tour at a Grand Cru Classé winery in the Margaux or St Julien appellation followed by an expert wine tasting. 4. **Medoc** (2h 30m) - Final visit for the day at a Cru Bourgeois winery, including a wine tasting paired with a platter of local produce! 5. **Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux** (1m) - Back to Bordeaux in front of the Tourist Office. ## Schedule - Runs: Thu, Fri - Departures: 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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) at 1.30pm. 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 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Kids from 12 years old. Minimum drinking age is 18 years - A maximum of 8 people per booking - 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. - Unfortunately our tour 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 · #23 of 31** | €105 | 5h | 4.81 (107) | 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 (740) | 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 (344) | 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 (216) | shared | Ranked #23 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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