Group Tour - Saint Emilion walking tour + Tasting in Cave

4.4
(5 reviews)
Saint-Emilion, France

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Join us and explore one of the most beautiful villages of France, Saint Emilion :
Taste 2 wines in a cave dating back 200 years old & Discover the village by listening the stories of the Past, Present & the Future of Saint Emilion:
* Did you know that the first citizen of Saint Emilion was Ausonius, hence Château Ausone,
* Hear the miracle story of the hermit Emilion who gave the village its name in the 8th century
*See the 12 extraordinary monuments of Saint Emilion like : The tour of Roy, Monolithic Church (from outside), The Bruno Gate, etc .
* Learn the history of the biggest Monolithic church in Europe,
* Walk on the cobble streets of Saint Emilion while enjoying the stories of 100 years war between France & England,
* Hear the anecdotes of the prestigious châteaux owners who rebelled during the French Revolution,
* Discover the local, traditional food and wine history of Saint Emilion with the recommendations of the best restaurants in Saint Emilion,
And much more!

What's Included

Exclusive Guide
Entrance to any monuments.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Mini square next to ATM from Banque Populaire

End point

The ending point is in the city centre in one of the most beautiful place and 5 minutes from the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Let's start the tour by visiting the cave of Chateau Galhaud. See the hidden chappel and learn about why french wine makers keeps some vintage safely.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Second highlight on the tour: la Porte Cadène - the gate that separated the lower and upper city in the 13th century

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Third Highlight - The famous Cordeliers Cloister from 14th century: the place where sparkling wine is produced since the 19th century

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Monolithic Church and its bell tower: This is the highlight of Saint Emilion - the largest underground church in Europe. We will see it from outside and discover its construction story.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The King's tower - but which king did it belong to?

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover the lower city with its small passages, cobble stones and village life

    Admission ticket free
  • Saint-Emilion (Pass by)

    And so much more!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be informed that the admissions are not included, as we are only passing by the monuments.
  • The rest of the time is for the walking Tour.
Supplied by Free Walking Tours Bordeaux

Tags

Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Underground Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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