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: Dive into the vineyards of Bourg & Blaye. Start with a fresh, lively white wine, perfect for a light tasting, then enjoy a warm and generous red wine that’s easy to appreciate. Two château visits & tastings included.
- Tuesday & Saturday: Explore the Médoc, north of the Bordeaux vineyards. Taste two structured and elegant red wines — powerful yet approachable — appealing to all wine lovers. Two château visits & tastings included.
- Wednesday: Discover the Graves and the Sauternes area. Be surprised by the diversity of wines: a fresh fruity red, a vibrant aromatic dry white, or a smooth luscious sweet wine in the Sauternes style — each easy to enjoy and full of character. Two château visits & tastings included.
- Thursday & Sunday: Visit Saint-Émilion, a medieval village with cobbled streets listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and step inside its remarkable monolithic underground church. Then explore its vineyards during 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. Immerse yourself in the freshness of Bordeaux white wines, perfect for a simple and enjoyable tasting. Light, crisp and aromatic, these wines offer a refreshing experience — ideal for awakening your palate and discovering 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.
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
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 l'Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Dear Marina, thank you very much for your kind message. Indeed we felt very sorry for the infortunate incident and did everything possible to arrange things and adapt to our visitors' schedules. Thank you very much for having noted our team efforts, it is a great source of satisfaction to receive such a message. We will be very glad to see you again for anoher stay in Bordeaux ! Best regards The Bordeaux Tourist Office team