--- title: Saint-Emilion Small-Group Electric Bike Wine Tour Tastings & Lunch from Bordeaux lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-small-group-electric-bike-wine-tour-tastings-lunch-from-bordeaux/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 189 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 392 duration_minutes: 510 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Lunch at a grand cru estate rank_in_category: 20 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-small-group-electric-bike-wine-tour-tastings-lunch-from-bordeaux/ --- # Saint-Emilion Small-Group Electric Bike Wine Tour Tastings & Lunch from Bordeaux **Guidekin's take:** Minivan to Saint-Émilion, then the day is on an electric bike: a walking tour of the village, lunch and a tasting class at a grand cru estate, a ride past Petrus and Cheval Blanc and a final tasting at a family estate, two châteaux in all. Hotel pickup and water are not included; riders from twelve. 4.85 from 392 reviews at €189 per person. In our comparison: #20 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Spend a day exploring the French region of St-Emilion by electric bike, accompanied by a friendly guide. From Bordeaux, take a minivan to the UNESCO-listed village of St-Emilion and enjoy a guided walking tour. Then cycle to a Great Growth Estate wine chateau for lunch. Enjoy a wine-tasting class and walk into the vineyards. After continue biking through vineyards and past famous chateaux such as Petrus and Cheval Blanc. Stop at a family estate, and end your tour with a final wine tasting. Numbers are limited to 8 on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Please notice that lunch at the winery is included. Please advise us if you have any food allergies - special requirements. No alternatives will be available the day of the tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: On the stairs of the big column with the… - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 12+: Minimum age is 12 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €189 per person - Duration: 8h 30m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 392 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: à la française - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.85 from 392 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 381 of 392. - 5 stars: 356 (91%) - 4 stars: 25 (6%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the vineyard cycling, guides and chateau lunches; some find the wine tastings limited **Praised:** - Guides who explain wine and local history in an engaging way - Vineyard scenery and views of chateaux along the cycling route - Electric bikes that make the countryside and hills easier to ride - Chateau lunches praised for the food and setting - Informative wine tastings and guided visits to Saint Emilion **Complaints:** - Some found the amount of wine tasting limited - Some struggled to find the meeting point, while others found pickup straightforward Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-28 to 2026-09-19); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Drive in air conditionned minivan between Bordeaux and St-Emilion - Lunch - 5/6 Wines tasted - Guided tour of 2 chateaux : vineyards and cellars - Electric bicycle hire ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Bottled water ## Itinerary 1. **Cheval Blanc (pass by)** (pass by, no stop) 2. **Pétrus (pass by)** (pass by, no stop) 3. **Stop at a family estate for a visit, lunch and wine tasting** (1h) 4. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Stop at a Great Growth Estate for a visit and wine tasting 5. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Tour in the medieval village of St-Emilion Classified to the Unesco World Heritage ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - 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. ## Meeting point On the stairs of the big column with the fountain around it Please be there 5/10min before tour departure Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJvXLZmdknVQ0RWu8vi--WHag Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol - Minimum age is 12 years - This tour is suitable for anyone who can ride a bike, but you must be in good physical health - Please wear comfortable sports shoes and bring a backpack. - If it's raining a lot, the guide will ask the travellers if they want to switch the tour in van tour - Tour not recommended for people below 155cm (5,1 feet) - No pets allowed ## Compared with other Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 31** | €189 | 8h 30m | 4.85 (392) | 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 #20 of 31 in Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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