Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux
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Bordeaux, France
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a half-day in the charming medieval town of Saint-Emilion on a trip from Bordeaux. Explore the best of this UNESCO-listed village, including a wine tasting at a grand cru wine estate, a walk along the historic city walls, and visits to unique artist galleries and studios. Enjoy some free time in Saint-Emilion, too.
- St. Emilion half-day tour from Bordeaux
- Enjoy a visit and wine-tasting in a grand cru estate of St. Emilion
- Explore a UNESCO World Heritage-listed village
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Included
- Wine Tasting Sessions (red wine) in a Château
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan (8 seats)
- Walking tour of St Emilion
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Personal expenses and insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 12 Cr du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Please meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourism Office, 10 minutes before departure time. 12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Meet your guide and climb into an air-conditioned minivan to begin your half-day trip to Saint-Emilion from Bordeaux. Enjoy the scenery out the windows as you travel to this beautiful town, named for an 8th-century Breton monk. It was his followers who first began growing grapes and making wine in this area, now one of the most famous wine-growing regions in the world.
Stop along the way to Saint-Emilion at a grand cru winery to sample some of the local wines and see the beautiful chateau.
Join your guide for a walking tour of Saint-Emilion, learning more about this historic village, and then enjoy free time to explore the town at your leisure—including any shopping you might want to do—before climbing back into the minivan for the return trip to Bordeaux.
Stop along the way to Saint-Emilion at a grand cru winery to sample some of the local wines and see the beautiful chateau.
Join your guide for a walking tour of Saint-Emilion, learning more about this historic village, and then enjoy free time to explore the town at your leisure—including any shopping you might want to do—before climbing back into the minivan for the return trip to Bordeaux.
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Saint-Emilion
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Adult only tour, children under 18 years of age are not allowed
- Tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to operate
- Tour involves some walking (cobbled & sloping streets), good walking shoes recommended
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
- Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Natasha_B
We really enjoyed this half day wine tour. Our guide Matius was very knowledgeable about the local area and all things wine. We enjoyed visiting a Chateau winery and having a wine tasting. This was followed by a visit to the Saint Emillion township which is beautiful to walk around with historic old buildings and an incredible church. Would recommend this tour.
Reviews
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Rosemary_D, Jul 2026
Highly recommend. Hugo is full of information about wines from everywhere. Beautiful place.
The wine was great
Thomas_C, Jul 2026
As we were the only ones on our tour it was extra informative and fun. Our guide Helene was wonderful in telling us the history of Saint-Emilion and the wineries around it.
Leigh_Z, Jul 2026
Anne was a great tour guide. The half day gives you a good experience at a beautiful chateau on wine making and tasting. The remainder at St Emillion was perfect for a hot day.
Highly recommend for those with a busy schedule or seeking a lazy afternoon after an adventure.
Thanks again Anne - tour guide
Alene_P, Jul 2026
Guy was an outstanding guide with a depth of knowledge about history and culture! He was a stellar host and we had an amazing time! I highly recommend this to anyone who wants an introduction into Saint-Emilion
Rebecca_H, Jul 2026
Our tour was absolutely great, largely thanks to our super guide, Anne, who was incredibly chatty, friendly, and exceptionally knowledgeable. However, the experience left us wishing for more time, as the four-hour duration felt rather rushed to fit everything in. While spending an entire day in St. Emilion would probably be too much, four hours is simply not enough time to comfortably experience two wine tastings, walk around the beautiful village, and actually sit down to relax. A six-hour tour would truly be the perfect sweet spot for this itinerary. If you don't have much time and want an AC van with a small group this is the tour for you.
Leena_R, Jun 2026
Fantastic tour guide who talked to us the entire trip even while she was driving us to and fro. She was extremely informative and had a rich background. The actual wine tasting was not long and then we had approximately 30 min in Saint Emilion to explore the town on our own.
Pamela_M, Jun 2026
We visited a small chateau about an hour from Bordeaux. During the van ride, our knowledgeable tour guide kept us entertained the entire time. We tasted four great wines, learned about the process of making wine, and on our way home, explored a lovely town called Saint-Emilion where we did a little shopping and had some sorbet. Overall, it was a lovely four-hour afternoon excursion!
Merlee_J, Jun 2026
We didn't leave on time because one person in the group didn't show up. But our guide and driver, Guy, took the time to give us a comprehensive overview of the wines, family vineyards, and history during our pleasant ride to St. Emilion. The walk was short, but the wine tasting at Chateau Bellevue was worth it.
Martin_B, Jun 2026
Nice tour and very kind guide with lots of knowledge. The wine tasting was interesting but nothing real great. Good talks around history and wine making
Andrea_L, Jun 2026
Very interesting trip.
Our guide Dulce was so friendly and knowledgeable, she made the afternoon perfect.
Irene_O, Jun 2026
Great experience Lea was amazing, lots of knowledge and entertaining even in the van there and back.
Beate_H, Jun 2026
The guide was super knowledgeable and friendly.
The wine was amazing would have loved to visit a second wine farm not just one and the little town super cute.
Alison_D, Jun 2026
It’s a whistle-stop tour of beautiful St Emilion village, followed by a very interesting look around a vineyard in the most glorious setting nearby.
The drive out is smooth and the vehicle comfortable. There is an opportunity to look around St Emilion but it’s only for a short time. You will feel that you need to return for a more in-depth look.
The wine tasting was a fun and interesting experience and our tour guide was very knowledgeable - and quite opinionated about the wines we were tasting!
I felt we learned a lot and enjoyed the tasting… perhaps some light snacks alongside would have been nice, in addition to the biscuits provided?
A quick and easy drive back - even through heavy Bordeaux traffic.
Overall, a lovely afternoon and one I would be happy to repeat. Thanks to all concerned.
Grace_R, Jun 2026
Interesting & informative. History lesson of Aquitaine.
Carol was personable & a great communicator.
John_S, Jun 2026
A perfect package, well executed by a passionate professional guide. An excellent blend of travelogue, wine appreciation and historical walks.
Suzanne_M, May 2026
Our guide was Ugo and he absolutely made our afternoon. He was welcoming, knowledgeable, engaging and passionate about his subject. The tour itself was very well organised, our mini van was comfortable and clean. The time at the chateau was so interesting and informative, Ugo answered all of our questions.
Santiago_M, May 2026
Guy was an amazing guide and made the tour feel intimate and personalized, even as he talked about age-old and generalized facts. His knowledge was vast and dynamic, and he tried learning a little bit about each of us (there was only 4 in our group) to accommodate to each of our backgrounds. Excellent experience.
julie_w, May 2026
Mirela was an excellent guide. I learned a lot about wine and Saint Émilion. Would highly recommend !
Erin_W, May 2026
This was a wonderful tour. Our guide, Mathias, is a very nice, well-spoken young man. He showed us the highlights of St. Emilion, and then went to a small chateau for a personal tour.
Sophie_L, May 2026
We had a wonderful experience visiting Château Bellevue in Saint-Émilion. Our guide was fantastic and shared her deep knowledge and passion for the estate with us. The wine tasting was excellent, the vineyard is beautiful, and the village of Saint-Émilion is absolutely charming. We highly recommend this visit
Rebecca_W, Apr 2026
I was visiting my daughter who is studying abroad in Nantes. If I was going to France, I was definitely going to Bordeaux! My sister, niece and two cousins traveled with me. We had an amazing trip overall, but a high point was our wine tour to St. Emilion. Oscar was a top notch wine guide and was so knowledgeable and accommodating. He was full of history of the region, wines, local cities, etc. He was outstanding and he absolutely made our tour the highlight of our trip!
Somphone_H, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful time seeing a small village and tasting amazing wines. Our guide was filled with tons of information and she taught us so much about the wine making process, the tasting process, and the history of the area. The experience was smooth, fun, informative, and we saw very beautiful sights.
Joseph_B, Apr 2026
Superb experience. Our guide Mathis is knowledgeable and well spoken. We received an excellent education in the wines of the region. And the Chateau is so beautiful.
Natasha_B, Mar 2026
We really enjoyed this half day wine tour. Our guide Matius was very knowledgeable about the local area and all things wine. We enjoyed visiting a Chateau winery and having a wine tasting. This was followed by a visit to the Saint Emillion township which is beautiful to walk around with historic old buildings and an incredible church. Would recommend this tour.
Jennifer_S, Feb 2026
Enjoyable half day trip. The winery was beautiful and it was interesting learning about wine. The tasting was fun. Having a bit of free time to walk around the village was nice also.
Garnet_H, Feb 2026
I enjoyed the trip.
Great detail on the wine making and background on the vineyard. We also enjoyed the tour of the town.
Daniel_B, Feb 2026
Great tour with a great tour guide. Mr Hugo was well informed, delivered a great tour, very entertaining. Loved it!
Ana_L, Feb 2026
Too much talking, too little drinking.
The amount of wine tasted is scanty and differs from guests. Seeing the city or the chateau are worthless
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Bonjour Ana_L,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry the experience did not meet your expectations. Our tours aim to balance wine tasting with cultural and historical context, which may not suit all preferences. Tastings are intended to be consistent for all guests, and we will review your comment with our team.
Thank you for joining us.
Kind regards,
Carole from the Ophorus team
Malika_E, Jan 2026
If you are a wine lover, cannot get enough of hearing about varietals and how to taste it like a pro - this short tour is for you!
Stephen_W, Oct 2025
Very informative tour of the Bordeaux Right Bank vineyards and the town of St. Emilion. Carol provided a lot of great information about the vineyards, town, and the rules, processes and implementation of the wine rating system. We tasted 4 wines, and got to compare vintages and methods.
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