First class tour by our excellent guide Lea. Her knowledge and personality made it a wonderful experience for our group. She went out of her way to engage with us all and took us round a fascinating chateau run by 15 generations of the same family in St Emilion. What made the tour so special was that it operated at a nice pace; was informative and entertaining and was delivered in a light and friendly style. Well done Lea and thanks. Ged, Angie, Paul, Mary, Roger (the professor) and Tina, Andy and Julie. We would all highly recommend.
Saint-Emilion Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux





At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $390 / person
- Location
- Bordeaux, France
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 38 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ophorus
Description
Discover the charm of a private half-day tour from Bordeaux to the UNESCO-listed village of Saint Emilion, where an English-speaking guide leads you through its enchanting medieval streets. You'll visit a renowned Grand Cru estate to learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a tasting of exceptional classified Bordeaux wines. After the guided tour, take your time to explore the village’s historic charm and browse its quaint shops at your own pace. Please note that you will be informed about the departure time (9am or 2pm) at the moment of the confirmation of the booking.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $390
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy a private half-day tour from Bordeaux to the UNESCO-listed village of Saint Emilion with guided historical walk. Includes a visit and wine tasting at a prestigious Grand Cru estate.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure point : your centrally located hotel in Bordeaux. Return to departure point. Please inform your hotel name and address in the booking process. Additional fees apply when pick-up and drop-off outside of Bordeaux. Please note that you will be informed about the departure time (9am or 2pm) at the moment of the confirmation of the booking.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not available on 25th of December, 1st of January and 1st of May
- Please note that the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children)
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
- Tour involves some walking (cobbled & sloping streets), good walking shoes recommended
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years, children under 18 years old have to be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise if childen under 13 years old are joining the tour, group size is 8 persons max.
- 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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Saint-Emilion Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux take?
Saint-Emilion Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Saint-Emilion Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux cost?
Prices start at $390 per person for this Bordeaux experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Saint-Emilion Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Saint-Emilion Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Departure point : your centrally located hotel in Bordeaux. Return to departure point. Please inform your hotel name and address in the booking process. Additional fees apply when pick-up and drop-off outside of Bordeaux. Please note that you will be informed about the departure time (9am or 2pm) at the moment of the confirmation of the booking. Pickup points include Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel by IHG.
What languages is Saint-Emilion Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Please note that the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children) Minimum drinking age is 18 years, children under 18 years old have to be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Saint-Emilion Private Half Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ophorus.
Reviews(38)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Absolutely perfect! Dolce was an incredible guide. So knowledge and friendly! It was a wonderful tour. I wish we could have gone longer!
Our guide, Anne, was terrific. She began our tour with an overview of the history of Bordeaux and wine making in the region. She took us to a wonderful little château for a wine tasting, where we met one of the members of the family. Her knowledge of wine was truly astounding. During our tasting, she put it out aspects to the wine that we would ordinarily never have noticed. We then spent time in St Emilion, which was truly charming. At last glass of wine at one of the local café/wine bars was most memorable. We would highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Really enjoyed the personal winery tour as well given at Château Tour Saint Christophe. Stopped in Saint Emilion as well and toured the town. Great half day tour.
Very nice experience. Visited one vineyard, received a history of wine in Bordeaux then tried 3 wines. Following that made a short stop in Saint Emiillion (which I do wish was longer as there was not much time to explore) . The drive back was spent playing an interactive game which had all of us participating. Overall a good morning.
Great experience to St.Emillion. Detailed guide on the history of Bordeaux and wine country. The guide Rodolphe was exceptional and very amicable. I went with my wife, and my mother in law who’s physically challenged but Rodolphe was extremely caring and considerate to choose the best course for all of us to enjoy. Definitely recommend!
We had an excellent afternoon visiting St. Emilion with Rodolphe as our guide. He was knowledgeable, fun and professional. I would highly recommend booking a tour and requesting Rodolphe if you are planning to visit St. Emilion.
We had a great visit over Saint Emilion area. Everything went well, transportation, the visit to Saint Emilion town, and the Chateaux visit. Rodolphe was a great guide, he is very knowledgable about the region of Bordeaux and wines in general.
St Emilion itself is an incredible village dating to the 12th century. The surrounding wine producing region is picturesque & beautiful. The winery we visited, Cateau Bellevue was incredibly hospitable and our guide was knowledgeable with good command of the English language. I would say this has become one of the highlights to our FR trip.
A good trip, you get a short time in the village, the visit to the Chateau ( ours was Chateau Bellevue) was interesting and we got 4 excellent wines to taste. Our guide, Maud, was very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English.
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