Saint-Emilion Day Tour: Food and Wine Escape

Embark on a captivating Saint-Emilion tour where you’ll explore historic sites, savor local delicacies, and indulge in the finest wines. Book now and discover the secrets of Bordeaux viticulture!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Saint-Emilion - Explore the vineyards and their scenic views.

Guided walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saint-Emilion.

  • Saint-Emilion - Tour a Château in the appellation
  • Guided tour of the winery and cellar
  • Sample 3 wines
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at the winery with a glass of wine.
    (Please inform us in advance if you prefer a vegetarian menu)
  • Saint-Emilion - Visit a second wine estate - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, to delve into the specifics of the appellation, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques.

Taste 2 different “cuvées”

  • Saint-Emilion - Conclude the tour with a final tasting of 3 wines at another Château.
What's Included
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Saint-Emilion village on a guided tour
  • Savor 8 different wines during tastings
  • Enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation with a guide/driver
  • Indulge in a delightful lunch
  • Stay cool with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Learn more with informative brochures provided
  • Visit 3 renowned wineries with tastings included
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. First, your guide will immerse you in the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its historical monuments. You will discover the secrets of this medieval town, which is the birthplace of Bordeaux viticulture.

At noon, a visit and tasting of 3 wines will await you in a Château of the appellation. On the menu, a picnic from an artisanal and traditional caterer, who proposes fresh, local and tasty products, as well as charcuterie from the Basque Country and cheese, accompanied by a glass of wine!

Afterwards, you will visit a second Château and enjoy a tasting of 2 wines. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and the winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines.

To finish the day, you will go to a 3rd Château for a final tasting of 3 wines.

Learn about wine, and ask all your questions to our guide!

  • It is imperative to arrive 10 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
  • Don’t forget to take your water bottle to fill it up in the morning, at Olala Bordeaux we are committed to limiting our plastic waste!
  • The guide will conduct the tour in English.
  • 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 Bernateau, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonelle…
  • 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.
Location
2ter Rue Mably
Rue Mably
Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mrchristopher_h
Aug 30, 2024
One the the best wine tours I’ve been on - Perhaps one of the best wines tours I’ve been on Vincent was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining The quality of the wine was in some cases exceptional The district and town is so beautiful
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Gary_t
Aug 28, 2024
A very cultural experience. - A very cultural and friendly experience. It was nice to learn about wine from the guide and chat with fellow guests and hosts.
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Adele_d
Aug 18, 2024
Educational and fun - all with wine! - The visits to wineries were all excellent. We went to 3 in totsal and all were very educational and fun! Muriel at the winery, chateau rose des vents was superb, as was the host at Chateau Chatelet. It was great to see the differences between small, family-run Chateaux and the larger corporate Chateau. We had a very nice “picnic” at Chateau Rose des vents. I say picnic which conjures the image of a scotch egg and a picnic rug, but our lunch was on a long set table under a tree with locally sourced cheeses, hams, bread, pate and of course wine, all beautifully presented under the shade of a walnut tree. Our host. I old was very good, answered all questions, and kept us all on time by driving us from chateau to chateau in an air-conditioned minibus
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Thefoureggs
Aug 17, 2024
Highly recommended! - Absolutely fabulous day with Nicole as our guide! The whole day was well planned, informative and interesting. Met some great people at the three châteaus we visited and got to sample some very nice wines along the way. The picnic lunch was amazing, enjoyed with a glass of wine next to the vines! Will definitely use Oolala again when we next visit Bordeaux - highly recommended 😊
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61mar_aluisaa
Aug 9, 2024
Nice and recommended - A good outing. We were 4 people and it was an almost private visit, with a great and very attentive Guide (XAVIER) who is a great connoisseur of the locality, the area and the wine. Your explanations are neat and everything is extremely pleasant. You get the service you pay for. You visit three wineries and the tour lasts just over six hours. The food is a picnic in a winery next to the vineyards more than acceptable. In short, it is highly recommended.
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Katie_j
Jul 29, 2024
Worth it, even if expensive! - This was an amazing tour. While pricey- the driver took us to three vineyards for tastings and provided a picnic lunch. Lunch was good- some cheeses, bread, cold rice and chicken salad mix and an apple dessert. Overall, I think it was worth it. Having a driver and having the tasting arranged was good. Wish we visited one vineyard with cheaper wines though- all were €50+ a bottle so it’s hard to justify that price to ship, when all vineyards required a minimum 6 bottles to ship.
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Sherry_m
Jul 8, 2024
Best winery trip ever! - Our entire group became friends by the end of our tour with all of us having an additional glass or two together at a Bordeaux restaurant when we returned! Renae was an exceptional driver/tour guide for St Emillion village and 3 wineries! We could not have had better winery owners sharing their products and businesses! Such an amazing tour for all!
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Garysm5494dw
Jul 8, 2024
Excellent - Can recommend this trip, Margo our tour guide was very knowledgeable, the three Chateau's we visited were excellent and the wine tasting very informative.
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Sightseer548458
Jun 21, 2024
Best activity in Bordeaux - Best activity I tried in Bordeaux. Information about the history and development of the wine region was quite interesting. The timing of the stops was good and wine tastings were excellent. Lunch provided was very nice. And of course the scenery is spectacular. Easy comfortable ride in van. Highly recommend!
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Rachel_h
Jun 19, 2024
Great day out! - Great trip! Very friendly and knowledgeable guide! We enjoyed the whole day. Would definitely recommend
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