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Mimis_C, Oct 2026
Fun day in the dunes
Great experience kevin picked us up from the hotel. We first drove to the dunes a spectacular place for climbing and admiring the wonderful views from the top. Lunch with oysters and shrimps at a little restaurant was also great. Finally an hour in Arcachon. Overall a highly recommended experience Kevin was a great and fun driver/ guide.
Bev_R, Sep 2026
St Emillion wine tour
An hours drive from Bordeaux in a vehicle carrying 8 of us, was a good way for us all to get to know each other before the tour. along with our Fri er & guide, Silvie, who was very knowledgeable, friendly & good company.
We enjoyed visiting the 3 wineries, sampling good sized glasses of 11 different wines throughout the day. From a personal point of view, I wish I’d had a bigger breakfast or taken some snacks to eat along the way! The lunch at one of the chateaus was pretty basic - I think bread & cheese would’ve been much nicer to eat alongside the wine!
All in a though, the day was lovely & would definitely like to spend more time in St Emillion to explore another time.
P.S … wear trainers - the cobbles in the village will be slippery when wet!
Mary_G, Sep 2026
Might be the best Viatour ever!
This day tour from Bordeaux with only 6 participants, felt private and very personal! The itinerary itself was delightful, 3 chateaux with wine tasting and photo stops at additional gorgeous locations! The lunch break took us to a coastal town with numerous restaurants to choose from. The real highlight of our trip was the guide, Dulce! She is knowledgeable, caring, friendly and all around gem! Due to a recent foot injury, my walking ability was a bit limited yet Dulce made sure that I was comfortable and able to enjoy the day to the fullest! I’ve used Viatour for years and can confidently say this was at least one of the top 3 tours we’ve ever taken!
Kimberly_M, Sep 2026
Sylvie our driver was...
Sylvie our driver was excellent! Very engaging and sweet! Gave us a great history of the village of St Emilion and little walking tour. The host at the chateau was likewise engaging and humorous! We loved learning about what influences grapes and the wine making process.
Steven_M, Sep 2026
Geoffrey was a fantastic...
Geoffrey was a fantastic guide. He was extremely personable and equally knowledgeable and passionate about wine. The e-bike experience was great because we got to get up close to the vines while traveling on roads with minimal traffic. The wineries were visited were small, family owned vineyards with delightful wine makers who were passionate about what they do. Our stop in St. Emilion was fantastic and Geoffry provided us with a great tour and history of the town. This was one of the highlights of our trip.
Brian_C, Sep 2026
Fun and relaxing wine tour
We highly recommend this tour. We liked everything about it. Our driver and tour operator, Paola, was pleasant, informative and very helpful throughout the journey. The picnic was very scenic and the chateaus we visited were top notch. The van was spacious and secure. Would definitely do it again.
Baharreh_Y, Sep 2026
Fun day discovering St-Emilion
Lovely day. So much fun biking through French wine country. It a full day with 2 tastings at two different Chateaux and one in town. Light lunch of cheese /baguette/ dessert. Our guide Pauline was so nice and informative. The tastings are small; no real opportunity to have a glass and linger longer. But I guess that’s the nature of these tours. The e-bikes were great as it was a solid amount of cycling. Overall really great. Highly recommend.
Susan_B, Aug 2026
Excellent bike tour with Mika!
Excellent bike tour with Mika! Here's what we loved about this tour-
1- safety first!
2- Mika is extremely knowledgeable about Bordeaux and its history. He is also very friendly and good natured.
3- We were able to see so much of Bordeaux in a three hour tour- seems like we hit all the highlights.
4- This tour is a great value for the money. We loved the complimentary small cake.
Debbie_C, May 2026
Tammy was EXTREMELY knowledgeable of the City Center
We had a wonderful walking tour of Bordeaux with Tammi! She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history, local insight, and hidden gems along the way. You could tell she truly knows Bordeaux inside and out. She navigated the city effortlessly and made getting around easy and enjoyable, which allowed us to relax and fully take in the experience. Tammi’s enthusiasm and expertise brought the city to life. We left feeling like we not only saw Bordeaux, but truly experienced it.
DEBBIE_G, May 2026
Excellent day tour
We had a fantastic day, our lovely and knowledgeable guide Eloise looked after us for the day keeping us safe and ensuring we had a great experience, good choice of chateaux’s and wines for tasting with knowledgeable hosts, excellent and generous picnic lunch in a pretty garden setting with yummy cakes/pastry to follow with excellent hosts
Deborah_B, Apr 2026
Thank gods for the stairs 🥰
Well, what a nice break from the lovely wine tours. A perfect day of strolling and a bit of challenging climb to the top of the dunes for an endless view of the French coast of Arcachon. The Playa dunes were much larger than I had imagined. The walk up the dunes was made easier by the stairs. Then we had a lunch of the freshest, and sweetest oysters, virtually right off the boats. Fabian was a very considerate and knowledgeable tour guide. Enjoyed the entire day
Michele_W, Dec 2025
Francois was an...
Francois was an incredible guide. He knew as much-if not more- than the guides at the vineyards we stopped at. The tour was exceptionally well planned, from the easy pickup in central Bordeaux to the thoughtfully chosen stops throughout the day. Francois was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the specific regions we visited, but about wine overall. From exploring vineyards south of Bordeaux to traveling east into Saint-Émilion—visiting both the town and two vineyards—every part of the experience felt intentional. The highlight was a wonderful stop at a second-generation, family-run vineyard (Systey) paired with a delicious picnic. It was truly a day well spent. Francois was also very accommodating, adjusting the schedule to move up a tasting at our request, which we greatly appreciated. He even gave amazing recommendations within the city of Bordeaux including a wine bar and a delicious duck restaurant that we visited. It was truly a wonderful day !
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With Atlantic Coast beach resorts, world-famous vineyards, and forest hiking and biking trails on its doorstep, Bordeaux day trips offer a wide variety of experiences. Wine lovers are particularly spoiled for choice—you can cycle or drive a classic car around the vineyards, sample some of Bordeaux’s famous reds, or enjoy a tasting at a wine chateau. But you can also discover Bordeaux beyond the wineries. Climb Europe’s highest sand dune, sample France’s most famous oysters, or sail along the coast on a cruise.
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