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

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

What To Expect

Saint-Emilion

Sightseeings along the vineyards. Guided walking tour of the Unesco listed Saint-Emilion village.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Saint-Emilion

Visit of a Château of the appelation - Guided visit of the winery and cellar - Tasting of 3 wines - Picnic lunch at the winery with a glass of wine. (if you choose a vegetarian menu thank you for informing us before)

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Van 1

Van 2

Reviews

4.78

119 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

103

Excellent.
Curious360369,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent. 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
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Great 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
5.00
Better 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
5.00
Wonderful 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
5.00
Our 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
5.00
We 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.
Great tour with excellent tour guide and welcoming hosts at 3 chateaux
Mel P,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day in St Emilion with Xavier – a very informative guide whose English was excellent. As we drove towards St Emilion Xavier gave us an explanation of the different wines of the left bank, right bank and Entre Deux Mers, which set us up for the day. We began our tour of the iconic UNESCO site with a drive around the area –which offered great views over the town and surrounding vineyards – before having just under an hour to explore the town. (Our group wasted time trying to find the loos directed by tourist information office – but in these post Covid days of paying by card/phone, none of us had coins!) Xavier had recommended we climb the church tower, and our entire group followed his advice. On a clear morning the views were exceptional. We then went to Chateau le Chatelet where Virginie guided us through two vintages of the Grand Cru Classe and Grand Cru Cuvee. These wines were exceptional and a great start to our tasting experience. We headed for lunch and our second tasting at the organic Le Château Haut Rocher. Gaspar proved to be a gifted tour guide as we toured the property to see the vines and the tanks of recently picked 2025 vintage. We tried 4 wines (Château Haut-Rocher Saint Emilion Grand Cru; Pavillon du Haut Rocher; Château Bréhat, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux and the 100% merlot Cuvée B de Bréhat). We then enjoyed the St Emilion wine with a picnic lunch ( a nice selection of cheeses and a vegetarian puy lentil salad, followed by stewed apple). We were blessed with a dry, warm day and ate in front of the chateau under the trees. The wine was very good value. We ended the day at Chateau le Grangey, another organic family vineyard where they also produce a 100% Merlot which they age for 12 months in amphorae. After a quick stop in the cave we were treated to a tasting of Les 5 Parcelles and 3 vintages of Château Grangey. It was great to try wines that are only available at cellar doors (and in one case, at Michelin Star restaurants) rather than in the shops in town. The pace of the day was good (it was our fault we had insufficient time to explore St Emilion itself). And with 4 couples, it felt a good size group. I’d recommend this tour.
Margaux was fun,...
Hannah M,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Margaux was fun, knowledgeable, and a superb guide! We had a beautiful day seeing Saint-Émilion and three chateaux. The tour leaves right on time and is a fantastic company to whisk you away on magical scenic tour. You will learn the ins and outs of their wine making!
It was a wonderful day in...
Monique I,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a wonderful day in St. Emillion. We visited and walked around the village with our guide, Margaux. She was so terrific! Very enthusiastic and so knowledgeable! We visited 3 Chateaus where we had a picnic lunch and did wine tasting. A fabulous day in the Bordeaux countryside.