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

4.8 Excellent 177 reviews
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7h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

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 177 reviews at €155 per person.

From the guide

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. First, your guide will immerse you in the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its historical monuments. You will discover the secrets of this medieval town, which is the birthplace of Bordeaux viticulture.

At noon, a visit and tasting of 3 wines will await you in a Château of the appellation. On the menu, a picnic from an artisanal and traditional caterer, who proposes fresh, local and tasty products, accompanied by a glass of wine!

Afterwards, you will visit a second Château and enjoy a tasting of 2 wines. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and the winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines.

To finish the day, you will go to a 3rd Château for a final tasting of 3 wines.

Learn about wine, and ask all your questions to our guide!

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Van 1

from €155 / person
Guide: English

Van 2

from €155 / person
Guide: English

Compared with other Wine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #25 of 31€1557h4.81 (177)shared
Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch€1858h4.96 (740)shared
Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour | 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic€1759h4.97 (344)shared
Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour | Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic€1699h4.97 (216)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

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:30
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30. Scheduled through March 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village (UNESCO)
Transportation, Guide/Driver
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Informative brochures
Alcoholic beverages: Tasting 8 wines
Lunch: 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

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Gratuities

Itinerary

Bordeaux Stop 1
Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - in Bordeaux downtown
1 min
Saint-Emilion Stop 2
Van ride to Saint-Emilion village, with explanation on Bordeaux vineyard by your guide and sightseeing along the vines.
1h
Saint-Emilion Stop 3
Guided walking tour of the Unesco listed Saint-Emilion village.
1h
Saint-Emilion Stop 4
Visit of a Château of Saint-Emilion appelation (guided visit of the winery and cellar + Tasting of 3 wines. Picnic lunch at the winery paired with a wine produced at the Château.
2h
Saint-Emilion Stop 5
Visit of a second Saint-Emilion wine estate, to learn more about the specificities of the appellation, grape varieties and wine making techniques. Tasting of 3 wines.
1h
Saint-Emilion Stop 6
3rd stop in a Saint-Emilion Château for a final tasting of 3 wines of the winery.
45 min
Bordeaux Stop 7
Get back at OLALA (2ter rue Mably - BORDEAUX)
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces.

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End point

Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
  • Excursions are guaranteed when at least 2 participants. For the very few occasions you would be the only passenger, we will contact you 24h before the day of your wine tour in order to propose an alternative.
  • The guide will conduct the tour in English.
  • The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. List of partner Châteaux in Saint emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Bernateau, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonelle…
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 155 / person