--- title: Saint-Emilion Morning Wine Tour | Tasting & Medieval Village lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-morning-wine-tour-tasting-medieval-village/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 85 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 196 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Small van, two wineries rank_in_category: 14 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-morning-wine-tour-tasting-medieval-village/ --- # Saint-Emilion Morning Wine Tour | Tasting & Medieval Village **Guidekin's take:** A morning in Saint-Émilion that pairs a walk through the medieval village and its UNESCO vineyard with tastings at two wineries, one a grand cru château, in a minivan of eight from central Bordeaux. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included, the tour needs two guests to run and no children under twelve join. 4.89 from 196 reviews at €85 per person. In our comparison: #14 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Wander through the cobblestone streets of the medieval village of Saint Emilion and its ancient vineyard listed as a Unesco World Heritage site. Finally, enjoy a wine tasting and at a Grand Cru chateau! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please wait and meet your guide in front… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €85 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 196 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Bordeaux Wine Trails - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.89 from 196 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 191 of 196. - 5 stars: 180 (92%) - 4 stars: 11 (6%) - 3 stars: 4 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, tastings and village walk, though some want more time to explore **Praised:** - Approachable guides who answer questions and keep the group engaged - Clear explanations of winemaking and Bordeaux's wine classification system - Informative wine tastings led by welcoming winery hosts - Guided walks that explain Saint-Emilion's history and introduce its village sights - Small groups that make the tour sociable and personal **Complaints:** - Some find the winery and village visits rushed, while others are happy with the pace - Some want more wines to taste, while others are satisfied with the selection Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-06-11 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Central Bordeaux pickup and drop-off - Local, English speaking tour guide - Visit and tastings at 2 wineries - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and attractions (other than those specified in itinerary) - 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. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Tour and tasting of a Grand Cru or Grand Cru Classé winery 2. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Guided stroll along the quaint cobbled streets of Saint Emilion ## Schedule - Runs: Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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). Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJjb6KPNonVQ0R0R_vCW-qtXM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Kids from 12 years old. Minimum drinking age is 18 years - A maximum of 8 people per tour - 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. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 31** | €85 | 4h | 4.89 (196) | 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 #14 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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