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Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

4.8 · 1,521 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Bordeaux Operated by à la française Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, French
Start & pickup
09:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pick your bank for a half day, Saint-Émilion or the Médoc, with a château visit, a tasting flight, a platter of bread, cheese and cured meat and a short workshop on tasting technique, all by minivan from the city.

Morning and afternoon tiers differ in the number of wineries, and the tour needs two guests to run. 4.75 from 1,521 reviews at €85 per person.

In our comparison: #29 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Morning tour in Saint EmilionThe page priceEnglishDuration: 4 hours Wines tasted: 3 to 4 wines paired with a French aperitif platter 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village - Guided visit and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé château, 10% Top-ranked€85
Morning tour in Medoc 1 wineryEnglishDuration: 3 hours 30 minutes Wines tasted: 3 to 4 wines paired with a French aperitif platter 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Discover the prestigious Médoc wine region with a guided château visit, and a stop at the legendary Château Margaux€89
Afternoon in Saint EmilionFrench, EnglishGuided tour of Saint-Emilion village - Guided visit and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé château, 10% Top-ranked Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Wines tasted: 3 to 4 wines paired with a French aperitif platter€95
Afternoon in Medoc 2 wineriesFrench, English2 châteaux tours and tastings, including a prestigious Grand Cru Classé 1855 classification and a stop at the Château Margaux Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Wines tasted: 6 to 8 wines paired with a French aperitif platter€99

Children from €68 (ages 4 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Wine workshop
  • 3/4 Wines tasted at St Emilion
  • Local guide
  • 5 wines tasted in Medoc
  • French appetizer platter
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

Reviews

4.8
1,521 ratings
Tripadvisor 1,007 · Viator 514

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,428 of 1,521

Star breakdown of all 1,521 ratings

5 stars
1,296 · 85%
4 stars
132 · 9%
3 stars
55 · 4%
2 stars
20 · 1%
1 star
18 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and regional history; small wine pours leave some disappointed with the tasting.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, friendly guides explain local history and wine production clearly
  • Informative chateau visits and tastings help reviewers understand Bordeaux wines
  • Saint Emilion's village walks, history and wine caves are frequent highlights
  • Small groups create a sociable atmosphere during the trip

Complaints

  • Small wine pours and limited food portions leave some questioning value
  • Some want more free time in Saint Emilion and find the village visit rushed
  • Some praise winery explanations, while others find the visits brief or light on detail
  • The meeting point or tour organiser can be difficult to identify

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 October 2025 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
In front of the Girondins Column Statue - Quinconces Square (Adresse / Address : 2792 Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux) Please be there 10min before tour departure (2:00pm) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
à la française; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Enjoy an afternoon of French wine tasting in either the Medoc or St-Emilion wine region on this small-group tour from Bordeaux. Visit one wonderful French château and enjoy tasting different wines accompanied by a typical French platter of local bread, cheese and cured meat. End your afternoon with sightseeing and a wine workshop where you’ll learn some expert wine-tasting tips.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Minimum age is 4 years

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Wine workshop
  • Children from €68 ages 4 to 11

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Wine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #29 of 31€854h 30m4.75 (1521)shared
Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch€1858h4.96 (744)shared
Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour | 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic€1759h4.97 (351)shared
Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour | Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic€1699h4.97 (224)shared

Ranked #29 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. Compare all 31 Wine Tours

From €85 per adult · Morning tour in Saint Emilion