L
Wonderful experience
Excellent tour, guide is nice and knowledgeable. Conversation is good throughout the trip, good wine, nice chateau, beautiful scenery. I would recommend for any who wants to visit the chateaus without having to drive yourself.
Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $103 / person
- Location
- Bordeaux, France
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 136 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Olala Bordeaux
- Meeting point
- 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 DStop Quinconces.
Description
Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover the beautiful vineyards of the Margaux appellation and their wines. You will visit a first Chateau and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines, the opportunity to understand the specificities of this appellation. During your visit of the first Chateau, you will be able to admire the vineyards as far as the eye can see and discover the different grape varieties used to produce the wines of the Margaux appellation. You will also have the opportunity to discuss with wine experts who will explain the production and winemaking techniques. Then, you will pass by the famous “Chateau Margaux”, the opportunity to take a photo before going to your second guided tour in a 5th Grand Cru classified Chateau. You can then discover the history and architecture of this iconic castle while tasting at least 3 of their wines. This small-group tour in an ideal setting will allow you to learn about the art of wine and ask your questions to our guide!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $103
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Bordeaux
Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - en plein centre de Bordeaux.
Margaux
Van ride to Margaux region, explanation on Bordeaux vineyard by your expert in wine guide, and sightseeing along the vines.
Margaux
Visit of a first Château of the famous Margaux appellation, followed by a tasting of 3 different wines. You will discover what is so specific in this area, the grape varieties, and the wine making techniques, in a very convivial way.
Chateau Margaux
We will make a stop in front of the famous "Château Margaux", the opportunity to take a picture before going to your second visit
Margaux
Visit & tasting in a Grand Cru Classé 1855 Château of Margaux appellation. You will discover the history and architecture of the winery, and discover the art of vine growing, vinifiying, ageing, and blending which make Margaux wines so magic. At this end of the tour, enjoy a tasting of 3 wines.
Bordeaux
Get back to Bordeaux downtown
What's included
Included
Transportation, Guide/Driver
Photo stop at the famous Chateau Margaux
Informative brochures
Beverages
Guided tour of a grand cru vineyard and tasting of 2 wines
Guided tour of a vineyard and tasting of 3 wines
Not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
136 reviews
How it compares in Bordeaux
- No. 37 by number of reviews among 402 tours in Bordeaux
- Starting price $103 is 31% below the typical $149 for tours of similar length in Bordeaux
Excurgo comparison of 402 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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.
- The guide will conduct the tour in English.
- Excursions are guaranteed when at least 2 participants. For the very few occasions you would be the only passenger, we will contact you 24h before the day of your wine tour in order to propose an alternative.
- 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.
- The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. List of partner chateau in the Médoc : Château Siran, Château Dauzac, Château Paveil de Luze, Château Marquis de Terme, Château Paloumey…
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux take?
Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux cost?
Prices start at $103 per person for this Bordeaux experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
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.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 136 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Olala Bordeaux.
Reviews(136)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
P
Great tasting, excellent tour guide
We visited 2 wine houses in the Margaux region, very good English tour guides and nice wine tastings. Our guide from Olala Bordeaux was Margot - with a t ; she was very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable on wine and the different appellations.
Operator response
Dear Peter, what a delightful to read that in only one hald day you were won over by our guide and their expertise, as well as the château guides' English with its French accents. We hope to see you again for the Right Bank (Saint-Émilion); don't hesitate to ask for Margot (with a 't') ;-)
S
Great tour, but all experiences may not be included
The experience was very good until the end where our guide skipped the food and cheese pairing at the end. A couple of times near the end of the tour the guide wanted us to jump out of the van early as if it was a favor to us. We knew there was supposed to be a wine and cheese pairing because when we met for the start of our tour in the afternoon, the morning tour that started before us had just wrapped their food and wine pairing at the office. Just be mindful for the price you might not get everything that’s in the description. I reached out to the company after the tour and I did not hear back.
Operator response
Bonjour Sandra, Good to hear the experience was good. But I have to correct what you say about the food pairing. If you look at our tour description, you will see that we do not mention that ; we offer 3 wines tastings at 2 different Châteaux. Perhaps the people you saw wraping food at a Château were some of their visitors having lunch there! The wineries do receive a large varieté of clients apart from OLALA. I can assure we really stick and offer what is promissed on our descriptions.
K
Nice half day tour
We enjoyed the afternoon! Nice scenery as we drove out to the vineyards. The two tastings were very different. While both wineries are family owned, one was very quaint and the other quite modern. The wines and people at both were good and the tours were very informative.
Operator response
Thanks a lot Kim, for your taking the time to write a comment on your tour, and your enthusiasm about your experience with us.
H
9 people (8 guests) and...
9 people (8 guests) and driver crowded in a Mercedes V van. I sat next to a guy of 100 KG all the way. Terrible experience.
Operator response
The vehicules we use for our wine tours are recent full comfort Mercedes Vito ; and they can hold 8 passengers + the guide. This is the most common type of vehicule for guided tours and our guests are almost always very happy with the comfort. When there are larger people, the best is to see with your guide how he/she can optimize the places onoard.
D
Margaux with Margot
We had a tour and tasting at two wineries, and the wines were very good. Ended up at Chateau Margaux for a quick photo op (not a tasting), but it was good to see the chateau. The highlight of our 1/2 day was our guide, Margot, who was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. She made it a well worth experience.
Operator response
Hi David, Margot is full of energy, and she is here to make sure that you will have the time of your life in Bordeaux ! Thanks again !
V
Margaux tour and tasting
Really enjoyable and informative tour. Rene was a very good guide. Would thoroughly recommend.
Operator response
Glad you enjoyed the visit with René. Feel free to get in touch next time you plan to visit St-Émilion.
E
Our guide, Sylvie, was...
Our guide, Sylvie, was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The problem was that we had eight adults packed into the van which made it very uncomfortable. the tour should be limited to four or six people.
Operator response
Hi Erin, Thanks for your good comment on our guide Sylvie. Concerning our vehicule, we use comfortable Mercedes vans, that are commonly used for 8 passengers.
R
Pleasant 4 hours in St Margaux with Sylvie
Enjoyed an afternoon drive through the beautiful countryside west of Bordeaux with our guide Sylvie.Visited 2 Chateaux where the predominant grape variety is Merlot and in St Margaux is blended with Cab. Savignon. Wines were introduced by their enthusiastic hosts and 3 wines tasted at each.
Operator response
Happy to hear that, we are glad that you enjoyed your tour with Sylvie and we will forward your comment to her !
J
Great tour
Very informative and friendlly guide,loved hearing the history behind Margaux region. Hand picked chateau’s were wonderful!
Operator response
Thank you so much for this comment, we handpick all of our chateau to propose you the best experience ever! See you soon in Bordeaux!
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