Half day tour Saint-Emilion : Village & Château with wine tasting

4.6
(112 reviews)
Bordeaux, France

4 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. First, your guide will immerse you in the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its historical monuments through a village visit. You will discover the secrets of this medieval village, which is the birthplace of Bordeaux winemaking.

Next, you will visit a Château and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines paired with charcuterie & cheese. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines.

This small-group tour in an ideal setting will introduce you to the art of winemaking and tasting, and allow you to ask all your questions to our guide!

What's Included

Guided tour of a winery and tasting of 3 wines paired with charcuterie & cheese
air-conditioned van
Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion UNESCO World Heritage village
Informative brochures
Transportation, Driver/guide
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
2ter Rue Mably

Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. From "Allée de Tourny" , take "Jean Jacques Bel" street and turn right. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Saint-Emilion

    Walking tour in the heart of Saint-Emilion village, listed UNESCO World Heritage. Your guide will take you around this well-preserved medieval city, its steep winding alleys, and main monuments.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Saint-Emilion

    Visit and tasting of 3 wines in a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Château, paired with charcuterie & cheese. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, the grape varieties, the winemaking techniques, the ageing process and the art of blending.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. List of partner Châteaux in Saint Emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonnelle…
  • It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
  • Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case.
  • Don't forget to take your water bottle to fill it up in the morning, at Olala Bordeaux we are committed to limiting our plastic waste!
Supplied by Olala Bordeaux

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Wine Tours
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Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

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

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