--- title: "Saint-Émilion day tour: village visit, Châteaux and lunch" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-milion-day-tour-village-visit-ch-teaux-and-lunch/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 155 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 187 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 25 of 31 (Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-milion-day-tour-village-visit-ch-teaux-and-lunch/ --- # Saint-Émilion day tour: village visit, Châteaux and lunch **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 (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: Tasting 8 wines - Age 18+: Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €155 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 187 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Olala Bordeaux - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.81 from 187 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 179 of 187. - 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 (2024-09-26 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Van 1 | €155 / person | English | - | | Van 2 | €155 / person | English | - | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Personal expenses - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Bordeaux** (1m) - Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - in Bordeaux downtown 2. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Van ride to Saint-Emilion village, with explanation on Bordeaux vineyard by your guide and sightseeing along the vines. 3. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - Guided walking tour of the Unesco listed Saint-Emilion village. 4. **Saint-Emilion** (2h) - 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. 5. **Saint-Emilion** (1h) - 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. 6. **Saint-Emilion** (45m) - 3rd stop in a Saint-Emilion Château for a final tasting of 3 wines of the winery. 7. **Bordeaux** (1h) - Get back at OLALA (2ter rue Mably - BORDEAUX) ## 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 Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJByJ2udsnVQ0RXnD2R_YnfgA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 31** | €155 | 7h | 4.81 (187) | 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 #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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/wine-tours-bordeaux/?format=md ## More in Bordeaux - All Bordeaux tours: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-milion-day-tour-village-visit-ch-teaux-and-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/?format=md