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Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

4.7 · 1,091 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Bordeaux Operated by Ophorus Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Half a day for a first look at Saint-Émilion: one tasting at a grand cru estate or a Pomerol winery, then a guided walk and free time in the village, in an eight seat minivan from Bordeaux.

Adults only, no hotel drop off, and the sloping cobbled lanes ask for a moderate level of fitness. 4.66 from 1,091 reviews at €95 per person.

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

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €95 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Wine Tasting Sessions (red wine) in a Château
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Walking tour of St Emilion
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan (8 seats)
  • Hotel drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Personal expenses and insurance

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Reviews

4.7
1,091 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,006 of 1,091

Star breakdown of all 1,091 ratings

5 stars
850 · 78%
4 stars
156 · 14%
3 stars
52 · 5%
2 stars
16 · 1%
1 star
17 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and château tastings; the recurring caveat is limited time to explore Saint-Émilion.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, engaging guides explain wine and regional history
  • Informative château visits with enjoyable wine tastings
  • Small groups make the experience feel personal
  • Village walks and free time to explore Saint-Émilion

Complaints

  • Some liked the pace, while others wanted more time to explore Saint-Émilion
  • Some found the amount of wine served at tastings too small
  • Some enjoyed the wine explanations, while others found them too basic

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 August 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
Please meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourism Office, 10 minutes before departure time. 12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled through November 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
Ophorus; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Join this tour from Bordeaux to discover the beautiful medieval village of St Emilion. Start the tour with a visit and wine-tasting session in a grand cru estate of St Emilion or in a Carefully selected Winery of Pomerol. The village of St Emilion is named after a Breton monk from the eighth century whose followers started wine production in the area, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a beautiful place to spend a couple of hours. Have free time to walk along the original city walls and climb the steep cobblestone streets. Return to Bordeaux.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tour involves some walking (cobbled & sloping streets), good walking shoes recommended

Children

  • Adult only tour, children under 18 years of age are not allowed

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age 18+ Adult only tour, children under 18 years of age…

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

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Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour | Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic€1699h4.97 (224)shared

Ranked #31 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

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