Saint Emilion Wine Tour Tasting Half Day from Bordeaux

About this experience

Come to discover the prestigious vineyard of Saint-Emilion ! Go off to explore the lovely medieval village of Saint-Emilion, taste top wines and visit both prestigious and rustic wineries during a 5-hours tour in minibus (maximum of 8 people) with a savvy guide. At each winery, you will have an introduction about the history of the estate, then you will visit the technical installations, ending with an explanation about the oak barrels and the aging process. The tour will end with a commented tasting of the Château wines. Your tour includes 6 wines tasting minimum and a French aperitif (cheese, cured meat, chocolate & crackers...) OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés depending on the day of the visit. The visit fo Saint-Emilion village is included in the tour. The morning tour starts at 8.30 am and finishs at 1.30 pm (+/- 15 minutes) The afternoon tour starts at 13.30 pm and finishs at 6.30pm (+/- 15 minutes)

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 2h

   Bordeaux - Saint-Emilion : 45 minutes/1h Saint-Emilion - Bordeaux : 45 minutes/1h During the drive, your guide, speaking english, will give you informations about the history of the Bordeaux vineyard and will explain you the program of the day. During the trip, you will visit 2 wineries : a top winery classified Grand Cru Classé and a family-run estate.

2. Stop 2 · 2h

   During the tour, you will visit 2 wineries, 1 top winery (Grand Cru Classé) and a family-run estate. Your tour includes 2 wineries visit (introduction about the history of the estate and technical informations about how to make the wine), 6 wines tasting minimum in total and a French aperitif (cheese, cured meat & bread at the 1° or 2nd winery) OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés depending on the day of the visit.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   Go off to explore the lovely medieval village of Saint-Emilion, listed as World Heritage Site by Unesco. The tour can be guided or if you wish, you can have free time in Saint-Emilion.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• the meeting point is between LCL banque (1 place de Stalingrad) et Wasabi Café (3 place de Stalingrad)

End point

• the meeting point is between LCL banque (1 place de Stalingrad) et Wasabi Café (3 place de Stalingrad)

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
• Visit in french and english
• Bring your passport or national identity card
• Please arrive 10 minutes early the start of the trip
• Think of taking comfortable shoes !
• We do not provide child car seats
• You must bring your own child seat (mandatory until 10 years old)
• Children must have a ticket. The same as the adult's
• If the children do not have tickets, they will be refused entry

Cancellation policy

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