Saint-Emilion: Guided Wine Tasting Tour + Lunch

About this experience

Saint-Emilion Guided Wine Tasting Tour and Lunch This full-day guided tour travels from Bordeaux into the heart of Saint-Emilion's renowned wine country for an authentic experience of French viticulture. Your expert local guide leads visits to two prestigious châteaux, where tastings of the estate wines are served as part of each hosted tour. The day also includes a vineyard lunch featuring regional specialities, and a guided walk through the UNESCO World Heritage medieval village of Saint-Emilion, with its ancient monolithic churches and charming cobblestone streets. Throughout the day your guide shares insights into the region's winemaking heritage as the group travels through rolling vineyards and learns about the terroir behind some of France's most celebrated wines. Comfortable return transport from Bordeaux is provided, making this an ideal way to discover the Saint-Emilion wine region without the need to drive. What is Included Return transport from Bordeaux in a comfortable vehicle Expert local guide throughout the day Guided visits to two Saint-Emilion châteaux Estate wine tastings served by the host at both châteaux Lunch at a local vineyard restaurant featuring regional ingredients Wine tasting served alongside the vineyard meal Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion village Additional hosted tasting of local wines in the village Good to Know The tour lasts approximately seven hours including transport time. The group meets in Bordeaux for departure. This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain at the châteaux and in Saint-Emilion's medieval streets. Please bring identification, as each château requires guests to confirm they are of legal drinking age before tastings are served. The tour involves moderate walking through vineyard cellars and the historic village, so wear comfortable shoes suitable for cobblestones and potentially uneven surfaces. If you are planning to explore more of the region, consider a visit to Bordeaux's Wine Museum to deepen your understanding of local wine culture. For those interested in the broader Bordeaux area, a guided walking tour of Bordeaux provides excellent context for the city's role in France's wine trade. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Full-day guided tour from Bordeaux into Saint-Emilion wine country
• Visit two prestigious châteaux for expert-led tastings
• Sit down to a vineyard lunch featuring regional French specialities
• Explore a UNESCO World Heritage medieval village with your guide
• Walk cobblestone streets past ancient monolithic churches

What is included

• Live guide
• Wine tasting
• Lunch
• Bottled water
• Roundtrip transportation

Before you go

This tour is not wheelchair accessible Please bring valid photo ID for tours and tastings Wear comfortable walking shoes for the village tour Lunch and bottled water included; other beverages excluded Check your booking confirmation for pick-up details

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.