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Half day tour Saint-Emilion: Village & Château with wine tasting

4.6(134 reviews)Bordeaux, France
4h20DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travelers will depart from the city center of Bordeaux in a van to explore Saint-Emilion. The tour begins with a visit to the village, where a guide provides insights into the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its monuments, highlighting its medieval charm and significance in Bordeaux winemaking. Following the village visit, participants will tour a Château and partake in a wine tasting of three wines, accompanied by charcuterie and cheese. Information about the specific grape varieties and winemaking techniques of the region will be shared during this experience. This small-group tour suits those interested in wine and history. It is designed for a hands-on learning experience, allowing for questions to be directed to the guide. Travelers should be aware of the duration of the tour and the group size.

Itinerary

1

Bordeaux

Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - Bordeaux downtown

2

Saint-Emilion

Van ride to Saint-Emilion village, with explanations on Bordeaux vineyard by your expert in wine guide and sightseeing along the vines.

3

Saint-Emilion

Guided walking tour in the heart of Saint-Emilion village, listed UNESCO World Heritage. Your guide will take you around this well-preserved medieval city, its steep winding alleys, and main monuments.

4

Saint-Emilion

Visit and tasting of 3 wines in a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Château, paired with charcuterie cheese. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, the grape varieties, the winemaking techniques, the ageing process and the art of blending.

5

Bordeaux

Way back to Bordeaux downtown.

What's included / not included

Guided tour of a winery and tasting of 3 wines paired with charcuterie & cheeseair-conditioned vanGuided walking tour of Saint-Emilion UNESCO World Heritage villageInformative brochuresTransportation, Driver/guide
Personal expensesGratuities

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. List of partner Châteaux in Saint Emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonnelle…
  • It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
  • Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case.
  • Excursions are guaranteed when at least 2 participants. For the very few occasions you would be the only passenger, we will contact you 24h before the day of your wine tour in order to propose an alternative.
  • The guide will conduct the tour in English.

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