Chateaux & Terroirs, Half-day wine tour
Excursion from Bordeaux to the medieval town of Saint-Émilion. Guided tour of the monolithic church, discovery of the UNESCO-listed village, and wine tasting in a château: a half-day experience blending history and fine wines.
- From November 2025 to April 2026: half-day tour to Saint-Émilion on Saturdays.
- Tour conducted by official guides with professional card, in French and in English.
- An attractive price for a first discovery of the Bordeaux vineyards.
- Bilingual tour in French and English.
In winter (from November 2025 to March 2026), departures every Saturday for a half-day excursion to Saint-Émilion.
Discover Saint-Émilion, the region’s emblematic medieval village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the impressive monolithic church carved into the rock, a true underground treasure unique in Europe. Continue your experience among the vineyards with a tour of a wine château and learn the art of tasting Saint-Émilion wines. A must-do half-day combining heritage, culture, and the pleasures of fine wine.
From April to October 2026:
- Monday and Sunday: Visit Saint-Emilion, a medieval village with its cobbled streets listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its underground monolithic church. Then, discover its vineyard with a tour and wine tasting at a Château.
- Tuesday and Saturday: Explore the Médoc, renowned for its famous appellations, with two visits and tastings at Châteaux.
- Wednesday: Discover the Graves and Sauternais regions, with two Château visits and tastings. Enjoy wines from both Graves and Sauternais.
- Thursday: Immerse yourself in the Entre-deux-Mers, a wild and intimate region, with two visits and tastings at Châteaux.
- Friday: Wander through the Citadel of Blaye, a Vauban fortress listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a guided tour. Then, explore the vineyards of Bourg or Blaye, authentic and friendly, with a tour and wine tasting at a Château.
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.
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.
Not included
Personal expenses
Number of participants
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.
Answer from Monsieur l'Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Dear Gracelynn, Thank you for your comments and kind words regarding the professionalism of our colleague Nawelle. We will pass on your feedback to the relevant department in order to improve the quality of this tour. We are nevertheless delighted that you enjoyed the excursion and look forward to seeing you again here. Kind regards, The Bordeaux Tourist Office team