About this tour
A private eight-hour wine education centred on Saint-Emilion, France's UNESCO-listed village. Your guide collects you from your Bordeaux accommodation and shepherds you through the region's terroir, history and architecture before conducting tastings at three hand-picked châteaux matched to your palate and curiosity. The itinerary flexes around your preferences—from heritage family estates to contemporary showpiece wineries. Lunch slots in at a local restaurant or as a countryside picnic, all arranged in advance.
Highlights
- Guided walk through UNESCO-listed Saint-Emilion village
- Tastings at three châteaux tailored to your experience level
- Private vehicle with wine-specialist guide throughout
- Choice of gourmet lunch or local produce picnic
- Personalised itinerary organised before arrival
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bordeaux
What to expect
Your guide meets you at your Bordeaux hotel or city centre location and drives you to Saint-Emilion in a climate-controlled vehicle. En route, expect a primer on regional terroir, vineyard history and wine-making. Once in the village, you'll explore its medieval streets and monuments at a measured pace. Three winery visits follow, spaced across the day—your guide pre-selects estates matching your knowledge and taste. Each stop includes a tasting. Lunch breaks mid-day at a reserved restaurant or outdoor picnic spot you've chosen beforehand. The guide handles all logistics and timings; you simply turn up with an open mind.
Good to know
Winery entrance fees and lunch are separate from the tour price. Gratuities are at your discretion. Groups exceed eight people by arrangement only. The specific châteaux and schedule may shift based on availability, but quality standards remain fixed. Your guide will confirm the day's programme once you've booked, taking your preferences into account.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.