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Saint-Émilion day tour: village visit, Châteaux and lunch

4.8 · 187 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Bordeaux Operated by Olala Bordeaux Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A full day in Saint-Émilion with a guided walk of the village, visits and tastings at three châteaux and a caterer's picnic lunch served in jars at one of them, eight wines in all.

Departure is from the city centre with no lateness tolerated, two guests are needed to run it and under sixteens are not admitted. 4.81 from 187 reviews at €155 per person.

In our comparison: #25 of 31 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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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
Van 1The page price€155
Van 2€155

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.

Included and not included

  • Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village (UNESCO)
  • Transportation, Guide/Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Informative brochures
  • Tasting 8 wines
  • Picnic lunch at the château (starter + main course + dessert each in a jar, accompanied by a glass of wine)
  • Visits and tastings at 3 wineries
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.8
187 ratings
Viator 94 · Tripadvisor 93

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 179 of 187

Star breakdown of all 187 ratings

5 stars
163 · 87%
4 stars
16 · 9%
3 stars
6 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, varied wineries and generous tastings; the picnic lunch draws mixed reactions.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain the region's wine and history clearly
  • Varied wineries offer contrasting production methods and wines
  • Generous tastings led by welcoming, informative winery hosts
  • Small groups encourage conversation and a personal atmosphere

Complaints

  • Some enjoy the picnic lunch, while others find the food poor or too basic
  • Some find the village visit rushed, while others feel there is enough time to explore
  • Commentary can be hard to hear from the back of the van
  • Some find the winery talks repetitive, while others appreciate the different explanations

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 September 2024 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30 daily; scheduled through March 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
Olala Bordeaux; 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

  • Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Tasting 8 wines
  • Age 18+ Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the…

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

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #25 of 31€1557h4.81 (187)shared
Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch€1858h4.96 (744)shared
Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour | 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic€1759h4.97 (351)shared
Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour | Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic€1699h4.97 (224)shared

Ranked #25 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

From €155 per adult · Van 1