--- title: Médoc luxury wine tour aboard a Citroën DS Limousine Convertible lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/m-doc-luxury-wine-tour-aboard-a-citro-n-ds-limousine-convertible/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 285 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 50 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private half day, classic car rank_in_category: 3 of 12 (Médoc Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/m-doc-luxury-wine-tour-aboard-a-citro-n-ds-limousine-convertible/ --- # Médoc luxury wine tour aboard a Citroën DS Limousine Convertible **Guidekin's take:** The Route des Châteaux in Médoc from the back of a convertible Citroën DS limousine with a chauffeur who doubles as a wine expert, past the classified first growths around Pauillac and Margaux, as a half day or a full day. Tasting fees at each château, champagne and canelés are paid separately, water is included. 4.98 from 50 reviews at €285 per person. In our comparison: #3 of 12 in Médoc Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Médoc vines, at north of Bordeaux on the left bank of the Gironde river, are hoisting the very best of the best wines, around the villages of Pauillac and Margaux. Four out of the five classified "Châteaux Premiers Crus" of the Bordeaux vineyard are in Médoc. More than wine properties, they are grandiose Châteaux with spectacular architecture that you will discover. Cruising on the spectacular "Route des Chateaux" aboard a marvelous and comfortable French convertible is an unforgettable experience ! Our 1973 Citroën DS Limousine Convertible is a truly outstanding car, a concentrate of French elegance and "savoir-faire". Available as a half-day tour (4H) or full-day tour (8H), it will be tailored according to your wishes and wine tastes. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 199 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Local chauffeur-guide, wine expert - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 199 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €285 per person for the Half-day (4 to 5H) option; other options up to €420 - Duration: 4h–8h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Bordeaux Classic Cars - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 09:30, 13:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 50. - 5 stars: 49 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the comfortable classic car and tailored winery visits; additional charges are a caveat. **Praised:** - Comfortable seating and a smooth ride in a distinctive classic car - Friendly guiding with detailed knowledge of the wines and region - Private château visits tailored to guests' interests - Responsive communication and help planning winery reservations **Complaints:** - Extra charges for tastings or an alternative dropoff location Written by Guidekin from the 49 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-06-26 to 2026-09-26); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Half-day (4 to 5H) | €285 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Pickup included | | Full day (8 to 9H) | €420 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Local chauffeur-guide, wine expert ## Not included - Bottle of champagne Grand Cru: 50€ - Wine tasting fee at your own expense (typically 10 to 60€ per person / chateau) - Half-bottle of white wine: 25€ - Box of 8 Canelés de Bordeaux: 15€ - Gratuities - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Margaux** (pass by, no stop) - wines are world famous for their finesse and elegance. We will stop at mythical Chateau Margaux, producing one of the very best wine of the world since 500 years. 2. **Saint-Julien-Beychevelle** (pass by, no stop) - Many top-prestigious Grands Crus Classés, with stunning architecture such as Chateau Beychevelle, nicknamed "Le Petit Versailles" 3. **Cruising on the scenic "Castles road" aboard our DS convertible is a truly ma...** (pass by, no stop) - Cruising on the scenic "Castles road" aboard our DS convertible is a truly magical experience ! 4. **Pauillac** (pass by, no stop) - Only possible on the full-day tour. Bolder wines with 3 of the top-prestigious Bordeaux wineries: Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château Lafite-Rothschild and Château Latour. A single bottle of 1869 Château Lafite was sold in 2010 for $230,000. 5. **Saint Estephe** (pass by, no stop) - Only possible on the full-day tour. Bold wines produced on a more hilly and gravelly terroir ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:30, 13:30 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 199 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wheelchair accessible ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €570 | €285 | | 4 | €592 | €148 | | 6 | €1098 | €183 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Médoc Wine Tours start at €85 per person. ## Compared with other Médoc Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 12** | €285 | 4h–8h | 4.98 (50) | private | | [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 | | [Médoc : Food and Wine Day Tour](/france/bordeaux/tours/m-doc-food-and-wine-day-tour/?format=md) | €189 | 7h | 5.0 (43) | shared | | [Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings](/france/bordeaux/tours/bordeaux-m-doc-region-private-wine-lovers-tour-with-chateau-visits-tastings/?format=md) | €550 | 9h | 5.0 (42) | private | Ranked #3 of 12 in Médoc Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €550, median €185; typical length 7h 30m. 4 of 12 are private. 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