Tour group standing in front of a historic château featuring distinctive pointed towers and ochre-colored stonework, typical of Bordeaux architecture.

The Route des Châteaux through the vineyards of Pauillac in the Médoc

Visitors attending a wine tasting presentation in a Bordeaux winery cellar, surrounded by wine bottles and storage shelves.

Visitors gathered in a winery hall featuring large stainless steel fermentation tanks during a wine estate tour.

Visitors gathered in the courtyard of Château d'Aucailhon near Bordeaux, with international flags displayed in the background during a wine tour excursion.

Half-day Tour

Chateaux & Terroirs, Half-day wine tour

From 55€

For you, Bordeaux means… the legendary Médoc Castle Route? The great names of Saint-Émilion? The golden wines of Sauternes? Yes, but that’s not all! Explore the Bordeaux vineyards from east to west, from north to south, depending on the day of the week.

Licensed professional guides
An attractive price for a first discovery of the Bordeaux vineyards.
Tour in French and English

Discount with the CityPass

55€ per person

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Explore the Bordeaux vineyards throughout the week through a variety of complementary destinations. Each half-day includes château visits and tastings, offering the chance to discover accessible wines full of character.

Monday: Immerse yourself in the vineyards of Bourg & Blaye. Start with a fresh, lively white wine, perfect for a light tasting, followed by a warm, smooth red wine that is easy to enjoy. Two château visits and tastings included.
Tuesday & Saturday: Explore the Médoc, in the north of the Bordeaux wine region. Taste two structured and elegant red wines, powerful yet accessible, appealing to all. Two château visits and tastings included.
Wednesday: Discover the Graves and Sauternes regions. Be surprised by the diversity of wines: a fresh and fruity red, a crisp and aromatic dry white, or a rich and smooth Sauternes-style sweet white, each easy to taste and full of character. Two château visits and tastings included.
Thursday & Sunday: Visit Saint-Émilion, a medieval village with cobbled streets listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and step inside its monolithic underground church. Then explore its vineyards through a visit and tasting. Enjoy the estate’s red wines—generous, balanced, and easy to appreciate—perfect for discovering the elegance of Saint-Émilion.
Friday: Wander through the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers. Discover the freshness of Bordeaux white wines, ideal for a simple and enjoyable tasting. Light, crisp, and aromatic, they offer a refreshing experience, perfect for awakening your palate and fully appreciating the terroir.

Departure from the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 1:30 PM, return at 6:30 PM.

It is mandatory to present an e-ticket per person, either downloaded or printed, to board the bus.

Organized by the Bordeaux Metropolitan Tourist Office and Convention Bureau.

by Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions

Bordeaux Tourist Office partner

Ecocertified partner

Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions has the following certifications for its sustainable management: Accueil Vélo, Tourism and handicap and ISO 20121.

Good to know

Duration

What's included

The guide, transport by coach.

Saint-Emilion: 1 tour and tasting of 2 wines at a Château, and access to the monolithic church.

Other destinations: 2 tours and tastings of 2 wines at Châteaux.

Not included

Personal expenses

Number of participants

From 10 to 50

Good to know

Arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Each participant must present their e-ticket, either downloaded or printed, to board the bus; babies and children under 5 years old are not accepted for safety reasons.

A person under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and is not allowed to taste the wine.

Meeting point

12 Cours du 30 Juillet, Bordeaux, France

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Entertaining and informative tour of Saint-Émilion and winery

Adrian Trantino 10/21/2026

The highlight of the experience was our tour guide, who was both entertaining and highly informative. His knowledge of the history of Saint-Émilion, the local wine culture, and the region's heritage made the visit engaging from start to finish. The medieval village was beautiful. The only aspect that could be improved was the wine tasting at the winery. Guests were required to stand for an extended period, which was difficult for my elderly parents. Providing chairs would make the experience much more comfortable. Despite this, it was a delightful and memorable tour that I would happily recommend.

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KIMIYO TOKITO 09/27/2026

短い時間ながら、2つのシャトーを巡って楽しかったです。1つは敷地の広大さや建物のお城感に圧倒されました。そもそも英語はできないのですが、シャトーの方の英語はそうでもなかったですが、ガイドさんの英語がフランス訛り？なのか、あまり聞き取れませんでした。

Very good

Cameron Ritchie 09/21/2026

A very enjoyable afternoon with tw very different chateaux to visit. I enjoyed the intimacy and enthusiasm at the Sauternes chateau.

Too short for what is planned

Diane Jamieson 09/18/2026

The ciait was far too rushed. We left at 1:45 and we were hurried through the monolithic church. Some people didn’t even walk down to it because the guide was really rushing us. Then we had 30 minutes to see St Emilion. Way too short! This should be a half day visit in itself. Then we went to the winery and had a great presentation. Two small sips of a wine at the end was not enough. There were not enough seats for everyone and the glasses had not been prepared in advance. Chose the tourism office tour because I thought I wanted to support Bordeaux. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this to others. Take a private tour where you can spend time in St Emilion and have a real wine tasting.

Answer from Monsieur l'Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole

Good afternoon Diane, Thank you for your feedback, and please accept our apologies for the rushed pace and the issues at the wine‑tasting stop. We are forwarding your comments to the relevant service so they can review the timing in Saint‑Émilion and the organisation of the tasting. Best regards