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Saint-Émilion Afternoon Tour - 2 Grand crus & French apéritif

4.9 · 779 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Bordeaux Operated by Bordeaux Wine Trails Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
13:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An afternoon built around two grand cru wineries, with a French apéritif of wine and local nibbles at the second one and a guided hour in the streets of Saint-Émilion in between.

Pickup is at a central meeting point rather than hotels, the village does not suit wheelchairs, and the tour needs two guests to run. 4.9 from 779 reviews for 5h 30m.

Best for: Choose two châteaux, a village walk and apéritif: 5h 30m from Bordeaux and back, €105 per person; English only. 4.9, 779 reviews. Day Trips from Bordeaux comparison

Trade-off: Lunch not included; twelve and over.

In our comparison: #7 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 22, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 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. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Saint-Emilion Afternoon Tour The page price€105
Saint Emilion afternoon tourDuration: 5 hours€105

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • English speaking local guide
  • Pickup and drop-off in central Bordeaux
  • Saint Emilion medieval town guided walk
  • 2 winery visits. 5/6 tastings and an extra glass of wine at the final winery visit
  • French aperitif: wine paired with local delicacies at the second winery
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.9
779 ratings
Tripadvisor 554 · Viator 225

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 767 of 779

Star breakdown of all 779 ratings

5 stars
721 · 93%
4 stars
46 · 6%
3 stars
8 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 0%
1 star
2 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the wine knowledge and varied wineries; some felt pressed for time.

Praised

  • Friendly, engaging guides who explain regional wines and winemaking clearly
  • Contrasting wineries that show different approaches to wine production
  • Enjoyable wines and informative tastings led by winery hosts
  • Small groups that encourage conversation with guides and winery hosts
  • The mix of winery visits, a village walk and free time in Saint-Émilion

Complaints

  • Some found the schedule tight, while others described an unrushed village visit

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 June 2026 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
13:30 daily; scheduled through September 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
Bordeaux Wine Trails; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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

  • Kids from 12 years old. Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives.

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age 18+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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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This tour · #7 of 31€1055h 30m4.9 (779)shared
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Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour | Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic€1699h4.97 (224)shared

Ranked #7 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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