The 15 Vineyard Tours in France We Would Book

1.Saint-Émilion: Bordeaux Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 578 reviews · 1 hour · from $21Our pick

Spend one hour at family-run Château Saint-Georges Côte Pavie, hearing how five generations have made wine on Pavie Hill. Your guide, often Valentin, Valentine, or Chloe, leads you through the vineyard and cellar before three Saint-Émilion Grand Cru tastings. The château is walkable from the village and train station.

“Very informative , guide was passionate and very engaging ! Totally loved our visit”

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2.Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 470 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Spend five hours exploring Bordeaux’s wine regions with an English and French-speaking guide. Depending on the day, visit Saint-Émilion and its underground church, two Médoc châteaux, Graves and Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers, or Blaye and Bourg. Expect scenic drives, château tours, and small pours of local wine.

“the tour was really good. learnt a lot about wine and the history of the buildings. There is only 3 tastings of wine and they are not generous, and when they explain the wines, it’s hard to get an idea. It was a good day out though and very picturesque and the bus was very nicely air conditioned. would recommend if you want to know a bit of history and culture behind wine making :)”

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3.Half-Day Wine tour across Bordeaux’s Vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 429 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Leave Bordeaux at 1:30 pm for a five-hour wine outing by air-conditioned coach. Depending on the day, visit Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves and Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers, or Blaye and Bourg. Expect vineyard views, château visits, cellar explanations, and regulated tastings, with bilingual guiding and groups of up to 50 adults.

“Amazing trip to a beautiful little village of Saint Emilion and a fantastic tour of a chateau vineyard. Our tour guide was brilliant, she gave us great facts and stories and the bus ride. The bus itself was clean and air-conditioned. We got 45 minutes of free time in the village, I wish this was longer (but this is only half day tour). The Winemaker at the vineyard was phenomenal, he was funny and really made us feel welcome also giving us the history of the chateau and the winemaking process - and a little magic ;) we got to taste 2 lovely wines. You can purchase a bottle if…”

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4.Medoc Region Wine Day Trip with Vineyard Visits & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $266

Spend about eight hours exploring Médoc by air-conditioned minivan, with visits to three château estates and tastings from Margaux, St. Julien, Pauillac, St. Estèphe, or Haut-Médoc. Guides such as Hélène, Jérôme, Mathis, and Mirela have earned praise for making Bordeaux wine easier to understand. Lunch in Pauillac is on your own.

“We did both the Medoc and St. Emillion wine tours with Helen as our guide. She was fantastic, and her knowledge and love of the region made the trip even more fun. All of the visits and tastings were fun and informative. The scenery was beautiful, and Helen's knowledge was extensive. We got so many great pictures. She was able to make everyone on the tour comfortable, from the most experienced to novices.”

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5.Alsace Wine Route Small Group Half-Day Tour with Tasting from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

From Strasbourg, join an English-speaking guide such as Carlos, Jerome, Laurence, or Pauline for a four-hour ride along the Alsace Wine Route. Visit two wineries, taste local varieties including Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and see intimate family cellars or larger estates in a group of up to eight.

“This small group tour was fantastic. Jerome, our guide, was very informative and considerate. The van was comfortable. We appreciated seeing the 2 small family vineyards and wineries and meeting some of the family members. Wine was excellent, too!”

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6.Alsace Wine Route Wineries & Tasting Small Group Guided Tour from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $260Top rated

From Strasbourg, travel by air-conditioned minivan through Alsace’s vineyard country with an English-speaking guide. Visit three wineries, taste Riesling, gewürztraminer, pinot blanc, sylvaner, and other local wines, and stop in villages such as Mittelbergheim, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr, or Bergheim. Guides may include Pauline, Jerome, Laurence, Amelie, Florence, or Maxim.

“Outstanding tour - our tour guide Laurence was exceptional - she was very knowledgeable, insightful and provided great service - book her if you can”

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7.Saint-Émilion: Family Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · 1h 15m · from $18Best value

Visit family-run Château Haute-Nauve with Marie-Anne or Florent, the fourth generation of owners. In 75 minutes, you’ll tour the vineyard, vinification cellar, and barrel room, then taste four estate wines, including two Saint-Émilion Grand Cru selections. English and French tours are limited to 10 people.

“What an amazing time! Our guide was so patient with us, we learned a ton. Very cool to see everything in wine making start to finish, and get more into the day to day life of Saint Emilion. Great wine and views too.”

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8.St-Emilion Vineyards e-Bike Tour with Wine & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · 8h 30m · from $222

Spend a full day riding 15 km through St-Emilion and Pomerol country with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Melanie, Vicky, Rémy, and Nina lead visits to two châteaux, including a Great Classified Growth estate, with five or six tastings, a château picnic lunch, and time in UNESCO-listed St-Emilion.

“Melanie was amazing! We were a group of four — my 73-year-old mom and my 2 sisters. The bikes were super comfy, the chateau was absolutely stunning were we had lunch, and lunch was simple but perfect. The cheeses, ham, and salad were full of flavor and so delicious. We couldn’t recommend this trip more. We were part of a group of seven, and it was perfect. Melanie was truly fantastic as our guide!”

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9.ICONICS Tour: 1/2 day on the Wine Route, visit of 2 Villages + Tasting.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $114

From Colmar, Anna guides you through Hunawihr and Riquewihr before a cellar visit and tasting with an independent Alsace winemaker. You get air-conditioned transport, local history, wine-making insight, and a small group capped at eight. The 3-hour-45-minute tour starts at 1:45 pm and returns to central Colmar.

“We had a wonderful afternoon learning about exploring the small villages of Alsace. We highly enjoyed our wine tasting with a local, family wine maker. Would recommend if you're looking for an afternoon tour around Colmar.”

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10.Discovery of the Bordeaux vineyard in 3 wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Meet at Le Pied à Terre on Rue Judaïque for a 90-minute English-language tasting led by hosts such as James or Pierre. You’ll compare three Bordeaux wines from the Left Bank, Right Bank, and top dry-white estates, with practical tasting lessons and Basque cheese, ham, and bread.

“They were very knowledgeable, welcoming, funny, charming, and friendly hosts! It was a super fun and educational experience. I recommend their wine tasting 100%. They were flexible for vegans and vegetarians. Just let them know ahead of time. And after they were happy to share lots of recommendations for Bordeaux!”

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11.From Lyon: Beaujolais Wine Route Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 119 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Travel from Lyon in a small, air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Rachel or François. Visit Château de Pizay for a 12-wine oenosensorial tasting, then meet a family winemaker near Moulin à Vent for five more wines. Expect beautiful countryside, practical wine lessons, and a brisk four-hour schedule.

“The tour was an excellent mix of a large-scale vineyard - wine knowledge quiz and self serve tasting (12 wines) and local vineyard in Moulin a Vent. The local owner was passionate and shared his deep knowledge in an interesting way. Learnt lots; tasted lots and saw some of the beautiful Beaujolais coutryside.”

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12.Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 92 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Visit Château de Bellet with an English-speaking guide such as Julia or Julie. Walk through the vineyard, learn how sea and mountain winds shape the grapes, see the production areas, and taste three wines in the chapel cellar. You can arrive independently or add transport from central Nice.

“The tour was really good! Julia was very informative 🍷 the location was unbelievable - couldn’t get over the views 😄 the wine was very good and we got to try a lot of variety. If you choose to go with the transportation option, it’s very efficient and good value.”

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13.Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet Myriam Fouasse-Robert at her family’s Alain Robert Vineyard in Chançay for a small-group walk through Vouvray’s vines, a winery visit, and a rock-hewn cellar tour. You’ll taste six Loire wines with local foods. The tour is in English, limited to 12 people, and lasts about three hours.

“Miriam was passionate and knowledgeable about the work of winemaking! We loved the hilly, long walk in the vineyard. The tasting is truly wonderful and in depth and the local food boards were amazing.”

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14.Champagne Vineyard Experience: Delve into the terroir

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 52 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

Visit Champagne Harlin Père & Fils at 8 Rue de la Fontaine for a 90-minute tour of the family garden, oldest vines, vineyards, and cellar. Guides such as Sarah and Chléo explain organic viticulture and Champagne production in English or French, followed by Champagne and Ratafia Champenois tastings.

“Zeer mooie tour met voldoende uitleg. Proeverij nadien was top!”

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15.Half-day guided tour on the Burgundy wine Route in a classic car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $282

Spend three hours touring Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune in a private Citroën 2CV with an English-speaking guide such as Melanie, Mickaël, Romain, or Paul. Pass Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, and Puligny-Montrachet, then visit a winery for a cellar tour and five-wine tasting. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Our guide Romain was awesome. As a university graduate in geology and a lifelong resident of the area, he was intimately familiar with the area and provided us with some amazing background, above and beyond anything I had expected.”

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