France · WINE TOURS IN BORDEAUX
Saint-Émilion and the Médoc are half an hour apart and taste nothing alike, which is the whole point of going out to them. The 15 below compare the half-day runs, the full-day château circuits and the tastings you can walk to, with prices and who drives.
Explore Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin with 18 interactive wine exhibits, an audio guide, panoramic views, and a tasting glass for $27.
“Novel experience. Nicely and painstakingly put together exhibits, the narration makes it very exciting . The building is beautiful. Must visit”
Cruise Bordeaux’s Garonne for 90 minutes with bilingual commentary, city views, local wine, and a traditional canelé for $22.
“Excellent value river tour in Bordeaux. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny, and the glass of wine was a nice touch. Excellent value for money.”
Explore Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux with a Grand Cru château visit, village walk, three to four wines, and a French cheese platter.
“Dorian, our guide was absolutely lovely, it was a great experience, absolutely would recommend”
Compare Médoc and Saint-Émilion on a small-group Bordeaux wine tour with château visits, tastings, local snacks, and round-trip transport.
“Our tour guide Nina was amazing, couldn't be more helpful and very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend the experience to anyone”
Spend a full day in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol with three wine tastings, a village walk, chateau visits, and a small-group guide.
“Wonderful experience traveling to three different châteaux throughout the day. Had plenty of free time to have lunch and meander during the middle of the tour. Small group size (6). Very knowledgeable and funny guide. Would HIGHLY this for an all day excursion.”
Compare traditional and modern Saint-Émilion winemaking, taste three Bordeaux wines, and enjoy valley views for $23.
“Very interesting and informative tour, conducted in perfect English which was helpful. An amazing contrast between old and new processes - both fascinating! At the end of the tour we were introduced to three delicious wines in an extremely comfortable, relaxing and attractive lounge. A great experience - very highly recommended!”
Visit UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux, tour a grand cru château, taste red wines, and explore the village in four hours.
“Our guide, Luigi, was fantastic! Very informative and engaging. My only negative is that we should’ve spent more time in the town of Saint Emilion. There was too much of explanation the wine making process. More than was necessary. Especially if you were to visit more than one winery. The technique is about the same at every winery.”
Explore medieval Saint-Émilion, taste Classified Growth wines, and learn Bordeaux wine traditions on a four-hour small-group tour from Bordeaux.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our half day wine tour . Karim was or guide and he was informative, funny and made our tour the best we have ever taken!! We highly recommend this to anyone who wants a little taste of the St Emilion area .”
Ride e-bikes through Saint-Émilion vineyards, visit two châteaux, enjoy a French picnic and taste Bordeaux wines on a small-group tour.
“Easy cycling with electric bikes on quiet roads. Our guide was excellent, the wine tasting was very good and the picnic lunch was perfect.”
Review of the Saint-Émilion half-day tour from Bordeaux, with village sightseeing, château visit, three wine tastings, and practical tips.
“The tour was sensational !!! If you don’t drink or you don’t drink wine it doesn’t matter. I’m a non drinker and I had the most amazing day. St Emilion was so special and it was very unique something very special about the place. Amazing walk ways with hidden gems. Definitely recommend absolutely beautiful either solo or with friends you cannot go wrong !”
Review of a small-group Saint-Émilion wine tour from Bordeaux, with two wineries, village views, tastings, and a French aperitif.
“Fantastic wine tour with a small group, great guide with loads of knowledge. We visited two wineries and explored the town. Highly recommend!”
Tour Bordeaux’s historic wine cellars, learn the city’s trade story, and taste Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for $14.51.
“As it's sold here its so so. I wasn't really impressed. When in Bordeaux just experience it yourself. When I'm back there I'll do it my way.”
Review of Bordeaux’s Saint-Émilion and Médoc wine tour, with three châteaux, eight tastings, a local picnic, and practical booking advice.
“Wonderful could not have been better guide was great informative loved it.”
Tour a family-run Saint-Émilion vineyard, explore its cellars, and taste three Grand Cru wines on a practical one-hour visit.
“it's a very relaxing 1 hour tour and wine tasting. really enjoyed it. Our guide Valentin was super knowledgeable and nice. We went by car but it's totally doable to reach the vineyard by train from Bordeaux for example.”
Cruise Bordeaux on the Garonne with bilingual commentary, a glass of wine, and a canelé while passing landmarks, bridges, and historic quays.
“It was a great cruise . They offered us a canalé pastry at teh beginning before boarding and we got to chose wherever you sit and they gave us a card to redeem a glass of wine of yoir choosing. The live commentary both in French and English was great ! Overall a very pleasant stroll down the Garonne River !”
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