--- title: Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-half-day-trip-with-wine-tasting-winery-visit-from-bordeaux/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 95 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.66 reviews: 1091 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 31 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-half-day-trip-with-wine-tasting-winery-visit-from-bordeaux/ --- # Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux **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 1091 reviews at €95 per person. In our comparison: #31 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your guide in front of the… - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 18+: Adult only tour, children under 18 years of age… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €95 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.66/5 from 1091 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ophorus - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.66 from 1091 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1006 of 1091. - 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 (2025-08-31 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's 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) ## Not included - Hotel drop off - Gratuities - Food and drinks, unless specified - Personal expenses and insurance ## Itinerary 1. **Saint-Emilion** (4h) - Taste fabulous St. Emilion red wines, guided by a knowledgeable hand. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 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 Please meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourism Office, 10 minutes before departure time. 12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJmX-GPdonVQ0RKlj7ro2OPFk Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Adult only tour, children under 18 years of age are not allowed - Tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to operate - Tour involves some walking (cobbled & sloping streets), good walking shoes recommended - Pets are not allowed on the tour - Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand ## Compared with other Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #31 of 31** | €95 | 4h | 4.66 (1091) | 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 #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. 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