Sitting right in the heart of France’s renowned wine country, Saint-Emilion is not only a beautiful medieval town but is also one of the most prestigious wine regions in all of Europe.

If you’re in Bordeaux you likely already know about good wine, but you’d be remiss to skip the chance to experience a proper wine tasting out here. While you could certainly drive yourself out there, we all know that driving and wine doesn’t exactly mix well.

Give the wheel up to a trained tour guide who will take you on an amazing experience with one of the 7 top Saint-Emilion wine tours from Bordeaux! Each one is well worth your time and money, so let’s jump right in!

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Best St Emilion Winery Tours From Bordeaux

	Saint-Emilion Afternoon Tour - 2 Wineries, Tastings & Delicacies	Saint-Emilion Small-Group Electric Bike Wine Tour Tastings & Lunch from Bordeaux	Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour - 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch
Meeting Location:	Hotel pickup and drop-off in Central Bordeaux included	2792 Pl. des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux	12 Cr du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux
Tour Length:	5.5 hours	8.5 hours	9 hours
Start Time(s):	1:30 PM	9:30 AM	9:05 AM
What’s Included:	2 winery visits. 5/6 tastings and an extra glass of wine at the final winery visit, Saint Emilion medieval town guided walk, French aperitif: wine paired with local delicacies at the second winery	Drive in air-conditioned minivan between Bordeaux and St-Emilion, Electric cycle hire, Lunch, 4 Wine tastings (2/3 wines per estate), Guided tour of 2 chateaux, vineyards and cellars	Visits and wine tastings at three wineries, Gourmet picnic-style lunch at a chateau locally made with a glass of wine, 3 winery stops and up to 10 tastings including red and white
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Our 7 Top Picks For The Best Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting Tour

1. Saint-Emilion Afternoon Tour – 2 Wineries, Tastings & Delicacies
2. Saint-Emilion Small-Group Electric Bike Wine Tour Tastings & Lunch from Bordeaux
3. Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch
4. Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux
5. St-Emilion & Médoc Combine Day Tour including Wine Tastings and Lunch
6. Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux
7. Saint-Emilion Small Group Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

Saint-Emilion Wine Tour Reviews

1. Saint-Emilion Afternoon Tour – 2 Wineries, Tastings & Delicacies

What to Expect on the Tour

If you’re a wine lover with a soft spot for fine cuisine and are a bit of a history buff, the Saint-Emilion Afternoon Tour – 2 Wineries, Tastings & Delicacies is just for you.

It’s a full-fledged experience focusing on the local culture and the finer things in life in this UNESCO World Heritage site known for its enchanting cobbled streets, amazing architecture, and phenomenal food and wine.

With a small-group tour setting and experts there to lead the way, you’re ensured an exclusive, intimate experience planned over tastings at 2 of the best wineries in the region.

There’s no need to worry about transportation, as roundtrip transport is already packed into the deal, so all you have to bring is a sense of adventure. Beginning at 1:30 pm, it’s the perfect tour to take if you have morning plans yet still want to be back around dinnertime.

What Makes This Tour Great

What makes this tour so great is its convenience and exploration of both the massive Grand Cru wineries and the more “boutique” family wineries. Each has something unique to offer, from the wine itself and the different processes to the grounds and histories behind them.

I feel it would’ve been nearly impossible to experience both of them in such a thorough way in this relatively short amount of time on our own. At each winery, we were able to try plenty of their specialty wines, along with local staff there to explain each one to us, and offer us tours of the estates.

In between the wineries, we went on a fun and educational walking tour of Sain-Emilion village, learning a bit about its impressive 35,000 years that involve the Romans, monks, wartime struggles, and much more.

In fact, we learned it was the Romans who planted vineyards here as early as the 2nd century AD, helping to provide us with today’s Grand Cru and Pomerol appellations we were able to try this day!

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2. Saint-Emilion Small-Group Electric Bike Wine Tour Tastings & Lunch from Bordeaux

What to Expect on the Tour

How would you like to go on a full-day exploration into the St-Emilion countryside to learn all about the allure of its world-class wines, all while enjoying a leisurely bike ride with the wind in your hair?

It’s a fantastic way to learn about this region of France, balancing history and culture with geography and of course, plenty of wine! With a small group experience, you can count on it being more personalized, chatting with your tour guide, who knows the region like the back of their hand.

Learn all about St-Emilion on a guided walking tour through the charming streets before getting your e-bike and listen to educational commentary about famous chateaux as you pedal by each location.

Stop for a delicious lunch in the center of a beautiful vineyard, take a wine-tasting class, and try some of the best local varietals at a classified-growth estate. Whether you want to up your wine knowledge or learn about the region’s history, you’re in good hands here.

What Makes This Tour Great

There’s something undeniably magical about this tour and the way we were able to cycle through the lush, rolling vineyards of such a renowned wine region. It goes far beyond your cookie-cutter wine tour, combining a love for fine local cuisine, history, and of course, all things “wine”.

Explore vineyards that have been producing wine for centuries and sample their gems, all while learning some of the secrets behind the way they’re made. Learn how to “properly” taste wine from the experts, themselves, so you can show off to your friends next time you’re ordering a bottle!

Try the local fare and fresh produce at a delicious lunch at one of the top vineyards, all paired with some of the wines you’ve just tasted. It’s a great way to combine beautiful scenery, exercise, learning, and a lot of indulging in one amazing day.

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3. Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch

What to Expect on the Tour

If you want to get away from the city and into the serene wine country a short drive away from Bordeaux, this next tour is a fantastic choice.

Here, you can expect to learn all about the wines this region is known for, along with the traditions that have spanned hundreds (and in some cases, thousands) of years to create the renowned wineries you’ll visit today.

The Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch is a charming experience filled with amazing views, food, drink, and company.

You’ll visit a chateau in the Pomerol or Saint-Emilion appellation, a family-owned vineyard, and either a Pessac-Leognan or Graves prestigious winery, which lets you learn about what sets them apart, and sample their most renowned wines.

With an expert tour guide, everything is meticulously organized, including a delicious picnic-style lunch in the vineyard with fresh produce, as well as a guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion village.

What Makes This Tour Great

This tour had a vibe to it that made it feel like I was just venturing around St-Emilion with longtime friends and family, having the time of our lives.

Our guide was so personable and friendly that we all instantly felt a connection to him, sharing facts and history in a way that was more like a conversation rather than him rattling off facts. There was not a moment of boredom to be had, and I soaked up so much knowledge that I’d recommend this tour to anyone – wine connoisseurs and newbies, alike.

The 3 wineries we visited were all different from one another in many ways and we learned about each one’s history and different wine production methods.

We tried a total of 8 different wines, along with more wine paired with the delicious picnic lunch, and even a surprise glass of sparkling wine down in the village. I’m just glad it was 9 hours because there’s no way I’d be able to handle all that, otherwise!

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4. Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

What to Expect on the Tour

Perhaps you don’t want to commit to a full-day wine experience or your schedule simply doesn’t allow for it. Whatever the case may be, the Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux tour is the perfect alternative.

In just one afternoon, you’ll learn so much about local wines, history, as well as how to properly taste wine from an expert in a step-by-step class setting.

Whether you’re traveling by yourself, in a friend group, or with a significant other, you’re going to love this excursion. The small-group setting is more exclusive, allowing you to connect more with the environment in a more authentic way.

This well-organized tour has everything planned for you to have a great time – all you have to do is decide whether you want to take a trip to St-Emilion or Medoc.

What Makes This Tour Great

I appreciate that we were able to select from 2 different wine regions to explore, with each one offering different architecture, landscapes, and wine to sample. The routes to both regions are beautiful, and the air-conditioned minivans that take you there are spacious, comfy, and come with big windows for prime viewing.

As you cruise along, your guide will share interesting stories about the culture, wine, and history of each so you have a solid background before arriving.

Medoc’s involves a dedicated visit to one of the most well-known chateaux in the area, touring the wine cellars and learning from the winemakers, themselves, along with snacks. St-Emilion offers the same, but in addition, you get a tour of the actually St-Emilion village, too.

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5. St-Emilion & Médoc Combine Day Tour including Wine Tastings and Lunch

What to Expect on the Tour

So now that you know Medoc is an option, perhaps you’re thinking, “Why do I have to choose between the two?!”. Well, with the St-Emilion & Medoc Combine Day Tour including Wine Tastings and Lunch, you actually don’t have to!

This full-day experience is quite possibly the most convenient way to see 2 of the region’s most iconic wine-growing areas – each with its own distinct personality. You can expect all the finer things in life on this tour: exceptional wines, world-class chateaux, and tasty local cuisine.

Balancing exploration, learning, and refinement, you’ll get to figure out which region fits your preferences better and discover how they differ from each other. Whether you’re a long-time wine lover or curious beginner, there’s something for everyone here!

What Makes This Tour Great

This tour is a “dream day” from those looking for an authentic look into the dual personalities of St. Emilion’s Old World charm as well as the bold, iconic pull of Medoc’s legendary status.

The dynamic itinerary features an array of different facets, from strolling through cobblestone alleys in medieval towns to rolling vineyard views and cellar tastings. Learn from the history and craft and how they meld together from passionate winemakers while appreciating the grandeur of chateaux and enjoying a delicious lunch.

While that alone would have been worth it for us, our guide took it a step further and offered us plenty of helpful recommendations for the rest of the time we were in Bordeaux. I would recommend this tour for anyone who’s even mildly interested in wine!

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6. Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

What to Expect on the Tour

If you have a pretty packed schedule but really want to see Saint Emilion with the justice it deserves, this next tour is quite possibly the best to take.

The Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux has all the logistics planned out for you, so you don’t have to do any of the boring stuff and revel in all the good! This unmissable excursion checks all the boxes: scenic beauty, genuine charm, and of course, world-class wine!

This carefully curated journey clearly was planned out by an expert who knows the ins and outs of these prestigious wine estates, which welcome you more like a VIP than “just” a tourist.

You’ll go on a fun little guided tour of the enchanting St. Emilion medieval village before imbibing in a lovely wine-tasting in a Grand Cru estate in this region.

What Makes This Tour Great

This rare, unfiltered look into the fairytale-esque St. Emilion is perfect for history nerds, wine aficionados, nature lovers, and those who fall under any combination of the 3! Learn all about what makes this terroir so exceptional, with a knowledgeable guide who shares stories in an intriguing and engaging way that brings history to life.

Then, visit an amazing Grand Cru estate where you’ll get to walk through the vineyards, learn about their wine production techniques, and check out behind-the-scenes processes that most don’t get to!

This is also one of the few tours of its kind that allows for some free time in St. Emilion so you can try some of the local food, coffee, and pick up unique souvenirs at the plentiful boutique shopping here!

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7. Saint-Emilion Small Group Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

What to Expect on the Tour

I loved this more in-depth look into the amazing wineries that put Saint-Emilion on the map for a leader in fine European wine. This full-throttle excursion is guided by passionate and knowledgeable locals who want to make sure you have a great time experiencing these quality estates.

The Saint-Emilion Small Group Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch offers a curated selection of the region’s best, taking you through scenic vineyards to the cellars, gaining insights into the painstaking process behind each bottle.

You’ll visit 2 or 3 different wineries, separated by a guided walking tour of the village as well as a delicious lunch, so you’re not overwhelmed with wine tastings! It may be 7 hours long, but this tour just flew by!

What Makes This Tour Great

Each of the winery tastings offered something a bit unique from the others, with amazing customer service and attention to detail!

At one point, one of the winemakers even let us try wine right from the barrel, which is something I’d never experienced before. However, that’s really just par for the course with this tour – always letting us try something special.

The lunch was amazing, consisting of a typical French picnic consisting of local cheeses, charcuteries, veggies, fruits, desserts, and plenty of bread! Aside from the exclusive wine tastings, the scenic beauty and vast knowledge from our guide made this one very memorable.

The great group members we had was just the cherry on top of a fun tour, with lively energy to boot!

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Shayanne DeCastro

Shayanne is a freelance writer, wine snob and marketer based in LA, California. Describing herself as a nomad, she has lived in many different cities including Boise, Idaho and Seattle, Washington as well as Guadalajara, Mexico. She is forever on the move.

Being an extremely active person, she loves to snowboard, skateboard, and ski. She enjoys sharing her love for active sports with others through her “how to” sports guides as well as food and wine reviews. Her love for wine and good food shines through every paragraph. While she travels, Shayanne loves to try new restaurants and wineries.  If there is a wineries or good restaurant in your town, you will probably meet her one day.