9 Winery Tours in Bordeaux the Drive Pays For

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,034 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Travel from Bordeaux by eight-seat minivan to Saint-Émilion for a château visit, red-wine tasting, guided village walk, and free time. Guides such as Guy, Luigi, Mathis, Dulce, and Rodolphe explain the wine rules, vineyards, and local history in English. Expect about two hours on the road and roughly 45 minutes to an hour in town.

“This was an information filled trip. We learned so much about the town of St Emillion and the wines of the region. An hour in the town entailed walking down very rough large streets. Very picturesque. The tour of the winery was interesting but a bit long. The tasting was delicious. The guide was quite knowledgeable and friendly.”

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2.Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour – 2 Wineries & delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Travel from central Bordeaux in a small, air-conditioned minivan to two Saint-Émilion or Pomerol wineries. Taste five or six wines, walk the medieval village, and finish with wine, cheese, and cured meats. Guides such as Alex, François, Gilbert, and Lola bring strong local and wine knowledge, though the guide and châteaux vary.

“A lovely afternoon around the Bordeaux region. Visited two vineyards, both had excellent wines. The guide, Chrissie, was a delight, so knowledgeable and warm. The rest of the group were really nice, only 8 of us on the trip. A great afternoon.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Spend about nine hours visiting three Bordeaux wineries in Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol or nearby. You’ll taste up to 10 wines, share a locally made picnic at a château, and walk Saint-Émilion with a small group of no more than eight. Guides may include François, Alex, Lola, Gilbert, Clément, or Jonathan.

“In addition to this being a great day tour, I felt like I received quite the education in the field of wine. Wine tasting, wine making, wineries, etc. Gilbert, our guide, was magnificent. I look forward to another tour with him.”

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4.Médoc Region Half-Day Wine Tour with Winery Visit & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend four hours touring Médoc from Bordeaux in an air-conditioned minivan with up to eight adults. Visit two classified-growth or Crus Bourgeois estates, taste local reds, and learn about Margaux, château traditions, harvest work, and wine-making. Guides such as Karim, Helen, Alice, and Ugo have made the drive lively, though the quality of commentary can vary.

“Had a wonderful time visiting Medoc and tasting wines at two different chateaux. Our tour guide was excellent, informative and upbeat (though did make some inaccurate statements about the use of sulfites in Napa wines).”

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5.Saint Emilion Morning Wine Tour – Winery & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $116

Leave central Bordeaux at 8:30 am for a five-hour Saint-Émilion outing in an air-conditioned minivan. Your English-speaking guide leads you through winery visits and tastings, explains Bordeaux terroir and winemaking, then walks you through the UNESCO-listed village. Guides have included Mel, Yan, Nathan, Camille, Marie, and Nick.

“The guide was very positive and the tour was very interesting! Saint Emilion village is beautiful, and even stayed in the village after the tour in order to explore more! Definitely recommend!”

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6.Medoc Wineries Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 4h 30m · from $112

Travel from Bordeaux to Médoc in a minivan with up to eight people. Visit a 1855 Great Classified Growth château, taste its wines, stop for photos at Château Margaux, then finish at a family-run estate with five wines tasted overall and a French platter. Guides such as Rémi, Fabien, Pascal, and Vicky lead tours in English or French.

“Really enjoyed this tour - two quite different Chateaux, with interesting stories and interesting wines! The host was great fun and really knowledgeable. We didn’t have our own transport while in Bordeaux, and so this was a really good way of seeing part of Medoc”

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7.Medoc Afternoon Wine Tour – 2 Wineries, tastings & delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 5 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Leave Bordeaux at 1:30 pm for a five-hour Médoc outing with no more than eight people. Visit a Grand Cru Classé château and a family-run Cru Bourgeois winery, taste six wines, and enjoy local produce. Wednesdays add a blending workshop, while Sundays feature wine and cheese. Guides may include Alex, Mel, Nate, Marie, or Jerome.

“One of the best tours we’ve had! Our guide Alex was so accommodating and sooo fun to be with! He knows so much about wine as well. 5 stars to Alex! 😁 We also particularly loved Chateau Paloumey - great wines, and a our guide Stephanie was really nice as well! One for the books!”

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8.Saint-Emilion Winery Morning Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107Best value

Leave Bordeaux at 9:00 a.m. in an air-conditioned minivan for a four-hour visit to Saint-Émilion. Walk the UNESCO-listed village, then visit a château such as Château Lamarzelle Figeac or Château La Croizille for two wines with an aperitive platter. Guides may include Nina, Thibault, Marion, or Viva.

“Illia our guide made this half day unforgettable with his knowledge and wit, also going to extreme efforts to ensure we saw as much in such a short time, massive thanks to you Iillia 👍”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $206

Travel by comfortable eight-seat minivan from Bordeaux to Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Émilion, and possibly Pomerol. Taste up to 10 red, white, and sparkling wines at three wineries, enjoy a picnic of local cheeses and cured meats, and walk through Saint-Émilion with an English-speaking guide such as Benjamin, Christelle, or Clement.

“it was great, the tour guide is passionate and friendly, give very good local recommendations. I’m happy we visit one grand cru but for sainte emilion, I wish we can visit and taste more better quality of wine”

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