Saint-Émilion day tour: village visit, Châteaux and lunch
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
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, as well as charcuterie from the Basque Country and cheese, 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!
Additional Info
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.
Don't forget to take your water bottle to fill it up in the morning, at Olala Bordeaux we are committed to limiting our plastic waste!
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.
What To Expect
Bordeaux
Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - in Bordeaux downtown
Saint-Emilion
Van ride to Saint-Emilion village, with explanation on Bordeaux vineyard by your guide and sightseeing along the vines.
What‘s Included
Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village (UNESCO)
Transportation, Guide/Driver
Picnic lunch at the château (fresh lunch, as well as charcuterie and cheese from the Basque Country, accompanied by a glass of wine)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Informative brochures
Tasting 8 wines
Visits and tastings at 3 wineries
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Options
Van 1
Van 2
Reviews
123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
St Emilion day tour
Pamela P,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was one of the very best we have had! Valentin was knowledgeable, pleasant, and a wonderful guide. We had a delicious lunch, visited three excellent, family-run wineries, and had a beautiful tour of St Emilion. It was a full day that we would highly recommend!
Great tour of Saint-Émilion
Nathan V,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Xavier was our guide and he was fantastic. He first drove us out of Bordeaux and around the countryside surrounding Saint-Émilion, giving us tidbits about the history and the wine classification system of the area. We then saw the town, which is beautiful and historic, with some free time to spend seeing things in greater detail, followed by three chateaux visits and a picnic at one. Would recommend this experience to all with an interest in wine.
This Tour is a MUST Do!!
ASHLEY N,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour! We started in the village and our guide, Margaux, shared history on the Bordeaux relationship with England. We saw underground caves and visited a great bakery. We then visited three beautiful wineries - fantastic wine. We all left with plenty of bottles of wine :)
Excellent.
Curious360369,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Xavier was very informative and knowledgeable guide. The weather was sunny and we sat outside with fab views of the vineyards for lunch. I would recommend.
St. Emillion tour- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
lindadU9406YD,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Valentine, was great! Very informative, patient, professional and knowledgeable . All the vintners we visited were fun and interesting. Wine was wonderful! Great experience and the town was lovely.
Day trip to winery
Michelle M,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out Knowledgeable tour guide Well set out agenda Friendly staff Good choice of wineries Scrumptious lunch
Wine tasting delight.
Susan C,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Better than advertised Enjoyed 3 different wineries as well as film worthy lunch in the vineyard. St Emilion is worth a more lengthy stay.
Wonderful trip! Our...
Paul S,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful trip! Our guide, Emmanuelle, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would certainly repeat the experience.
Great wine and tour!
Theresa T,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group of six friends enjoyed this tour very much! Valentin was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly! We loved the Village of Saint Emilion and the three wine stops. The picnic lunch was nice. Highly recommend!
Wine tour in St Emilion
LUIS S,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on this tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information prior to arrival at the wineries. The van was comfortable, we stopped at St Emilion for a short visit and then went to 3 wineries. We had plenty of time on all wineries and had a picnic under the trees close to the vineyard. The wines were great and the staff at the wineries were very friendly.
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