Saint-Émilion Wine Tasting Tour with 8 Wines from Bordeaux

Included in the $106

The listing includes pickup and drop-off in the city centre of Bordeaux, entry tickets to the vineyard, a guided tour of the village of Saint-Émilion, a guided tour of a winery and a tasting of 8 wines. The mobile ticket arrives in the booking app and on the website right after booking, with no printing. Reserve now and pay later keeps the booking open, and free cancellation runs up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

The château may vary depending on availability. The listing says the quality of the tasting stays the same, so the estate is not fixed in advance.

• Transport by van, about 50 minutes each way
• Entry tickets to the vineyard
• Guided tour of the village of Saint-Émilion
• Guided winery tour led by the estate owners
• Tasting of 8 wines
• Final 30-minute tasting at Le Celier de St Emilion

Not Included, and What You May Pay on the Day

Lunch is not included, and the listing tells you to eat breakfast or lunch before the activity. Personal expenses are excluded, so anything you buy on the day is on you. No mandatory extras are stated.

With 8 wines poured, be careful on an empty stomach, especially if you swallow rather than spit.

Where the Money Goes, Line by Line

The table below sorts each element of the day into included or paid extra, using the operator's listing only.

If You Want Food or a Second Estate

Eight wines on an empty stomach is the honest weak point of a half day without a meal. If you want food served, the Saint-Émilion Village and Grand Cru Half Day pairs its tasting with a French aperitif platter of cheese, cured meats and dark chocolate. If you would rather visit two Grand Cru estates in one afternoon, the Saint-Émilion Afternoon with Two Grands Crus serves an apéritif with local delicacies at the second winery.

Meet at Place Des Quinconces

The guide meets you at 18 Place des Quinconces, in the heart of Bordeaux's historic centre. Check availability for starting times. You board a van with at most 7 other guests and set off for the Right Bank, about 50 minutes away.

No hotel pickup is offered, so plan to be at the square in good time.

70 Minutes at the Winery

In Saint-Émilion you meet the owners of a family Grand Cru estate. They walk you through the château, vineyards and cellars themselves and explain the history of the property. Then comes the core of the tour, a tasting of 8 wines from their cuvées with expert advice from the people who made them.

That is a generous pour count for a 70-minute stop, so pace yourself.

A Short Hop and 40 Minutes in the Village

A 5-minute van transfer brings you into Saint-Émilion itself. A guided visit of 40 minutes covers the village, a UNESCO-listed landscape since the Jurisdiction was inscribed on the World Heritage List in December 1999. Bring comfortable shoes, because the old streets are steep and cobbled.

Note that Saint-Émilion blends are typically built on Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon alongside, so the wines you just tasted carry that Right Bank signature.

30 Minutes at Le Celier de St Emilion

The final tasting lasts 30 minutes at Le Celier de St Emilion. The listing's description adds that, depending on your interests, you can explore other winegrowing areas and château architecture, but the itinerary shows no stop for it.

Back to the Square

The van drives back to 18 Place des Quinconces, another 50-minute ride. A return time is not stated, so leave slack in your evening plans.

Under 18s Cannot Join

The activity is not suitable for children under 18. If you travel with teenagers, the Saint-Émilion Village and Grand Cru Half Day accepts children from 4 years old, every passenger needing a ticket.

No Lunch on a 4.5-hour Day

Nothing to eat is included, and the listing says outright to eat breakfast or lunch before you start. If you want food on board the experience, the Saint-Émilion Afternoon with Two Grands Crus serves an apéritif at the winery, or look at a full day such as the Saint-Émilion and Médoc Day with Lunch with its picnic.

Wheelchair Access, Group Size and No Pickup

No wheelchair access is stated, so assume none and check with the operator directly. The group is capped at 8, which is good for atmosphere but means seats are few, and the listing is flagged as likely to sell out. There is no hotel pickup, so you must reach Place des Quinconces yourself.

Practical Limits to Plan Around

Pets, luggage or large bags and food in the vehicle are not allowed. Wear comfortable shoes for the village walk, where Saint-Émilion's steep cobbled lanes punish thin soles. The château may vary depending on availability, so do not book for one named estate.

No fitness minimum is stated beyond the walk. Bad-weather rules are not stated. Browse the full range of Bordeaux wine day tours if any of these are dealbreakers.

Reaching Place Des Quinconces

Place des Quinconces covers about 25.6 ha and counts among the largest city squares in Europe. The Quinconces tram stop serves the square and has been the city's main transport hub since 2003. Tram lines B and C stop there, and a single tram ticket costs €1.90, with the network running from about 04:30 until midnight seven days a week.

The Monument aux Girondins on the square stands 54 m tall, so it is easy to orient by. The Bordeaux tourist office is at 12 Cours du 30 Juillet.

Before or After the Tour in the City

The CIVB's Bar à Vin at 3 Cours du 30 Juillet pours Bordeaux by the glass from sommeliers, open Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 22:00 except bank holidays. One listing shows 2 glasses for €3 and another says from about €2 a glass. La Cité du Vin sits on tram line B at its own stop in the Bacalan district, at 134 Quai de Bacalan, with a ticket that includes the permanent exhibition and a tasting at the Belvedere.

A Village-only Day on Your Own

If you would rather skip the van, Saint-Émilion is reachable by rail. The train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean takes around 30 to 35 minutes, from about €10. The station sits 1.5 to 2 km below the village, a walk of about 20 to 30 minutes uphill.

Read the guide to Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion by train for the details, and remember that almost every château requires an appointment for visits and tastings, so a DIY tasting needs booking ahead.