From Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion Food and Wine Tour

+15

From Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion Food and Wine Tour

616 Reviews

Good for groups Tours Neighborhood tours Activities Day Trips From Day trips Outdoor activities Small group activities Food & drinks

Enjoy a food and wine tour in the Saint-Emilion region starting from Bordeaux. Explore a UNESCO-listed village, visit three wineries, and enjoy a picnic lunch at a château.

Our Top Experiences and Tours in Bordeaux:

If youʻre booking your trip to Bordeaux last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!

View All Experiences

Highlights

Drive through stunning vineyards and learn about wines from Bordeaux
Visit 3 Châteaux (wineries) and taste world-famous wines from Saint-Émilion
Explore the streets of the UNESCO city of Saint-Émilion
Enjoy a picnic lunch in a Château

Description

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. Visit 3 wineries and relax with a picnic at a Château. First, learn about the history of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its historical monuments. Discover the secrets of this medieval town and its role as the birthplace of Bordeaux viticulture. At noon, enjoy a tasting of 3 wines at a Château winery. Indulge in a picnic from an artisanal and traditional caterer, who provides fresh, local products presented in jars, as well as charcuterie from the Basque Country, and cheese accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterward, visit a second Château winery and enjoy a tasting of 2 wines. Learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and the winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines. To finish the day, go to last Château for a final tasting of 3 wines.

Includes

Driver-guide Transport by air-conditioned minivan Guided tour of the village of Saint-Emilion Guided tour of 3 wineries and tasting of 8 wines total Picnic at the château (fresh lunch in jars, charcuterie, cheese, and a glass of wine)

Important Information

The guide will conduct the tour in English. Most of the tour takes place outdoors. 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! The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. 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. It is imperative to arrive 10 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule. Return times may vary depending on traffic.