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Spend a day exploring the wineries and vineyards of Saint-Emilion and Médoc in Bordeaux on a guided wine tasting trip. Sample wines at three wineries and tour the historic town of Saint-Emilion. Savor local specialties during a picnic at a Château (winery).
Depart from the city center of Bordeaux to discover the most beautiful vineyards of both banks. To start, visit Saint-Emilion with your guide. Tour the village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its historical monuments.
Saint-Émilion is a historic medieval village located in the heart of a renowned vineyard in the Bordeaux region of France. Its history dates back to the 8th century with the arrival of the Breton monk Émilien, who settled in a cave and began to evangelize the population. The village developed around his hermitage and became an important pilgrimage site.
In 1999, the “Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion,” which includes the village and its surrounding vineyards, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a “cultural landscape.” This was a world first for a vineyard landscape.
Later on your journey to Saint-Emilion and Médoc, visit a Château (winery) and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines while learning about Saint-Émilion. During your tasting, your guide will prepare the picnic served at a lovely table during which you can enjoy a glass of wine from the Château.
Enjoy food prepared by an artisanal and traditional Bordeaux caterer who offers fresh, local, and tasty products as well as Basque country charcuterie and cheese.
In the beginning of the afternoon and after an-hour drive to go to the left bank, enjoy a visit and a tasting of 3 wines in a family running winery from the famous Médoc area (especially the Margaux appellation). Then, stop by the famous Château Margaux and take photos before heading to a third winery (classified in 1855, the Napoleon classification) where a commented wine tasting is waiting for you. Finish your tour with a new perspective on the art of winemaking.
Highlights of Saint-Emilion and Medoc Full-Day Wine Experience
- Taste 8 local wines with a wine expert as your tour guide
- Enjoy a picnic of local products at a Château
- Visit 3 wineries and enjoy tastings at each
- Enjoy a guided visit to the Saint-Emilion UNESCO village
- Discover 2 Bordeaux wine regions in a single day
Included
- Guide/driver
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- 3 winery tours
- 3 wine tastings (8 glasses)
- Picnic in a Chateau (Fresh lunch, as well as Basque country charcuterie and cheese)+ 1 glass of wine
- Informative brochures
- Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village
Meeting point
.Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux. If coming by tramway lines B, C, and D, the stop is at Quinconces.
Important information
Not suitable for
- Children under 16 years
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Reusable water bottle
Not allowed
- Pets
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- The wineries and schedule may vary, but the quality of the tours and tastings will remain the same.
- Don’t forget to take a water bottle with you, and fill it up in the morning
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your tour to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
Samuel – Switzerland
July 6, 2025 at 10:12 pmWhat a great tour! The 3 chateaux were very different and interessting. St.Emillion is a very picturesque village and Valentin out tourguide was fantastic! Well worth it…
Helpful ReviewLynn – United States
July 3, 2025 at 7:33 amGreat day with Rene. Loved the spots he took us and enjoyed the picnic lunch too! He was very knowledgeable about the region, the wine, etc. Would recommend going. Merci!
Helpful ReviewNicky – United Kingdom
June 15, 2025 at 6:02 pmWe really enjoyed our wine tasting trip to the beautiful villages of St Emilion & Margaux. Our guide Margot was excellent, really informative, happy to answer our questions & made sure we all had a fantastic experience. It was a gift for my husband’s birthday and was a really special day. Highly recommend
Helpful ReviewCarolyn – United States
June 9, 2025 at 6:34 amThis was an exceptional day trip from Bordeaux. Our driver/guide was interesting, funny and very knowledgeable. We toured the village of Saint Emilion (very pretty) and then visited 3 wineries where a vitner took us on a tour of their facility. At each one, we learned a little bit more about the wine, the vineyards and the processes used to make exceptional wine. The included picnic lunch was delicious which was accompanied by a shared bottle of wine. The only drawback was the inability to hear the guide when sitting in the back rows of the van. He had lots to say and sadly only the first row was able to hear him. We would suggest that some form of amplification is used in the van so that everyone has a chance to hear the discussion.
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