About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring Saint-Émilion and Médoc with a WSET-certified guide who knows the region inside out. This small-group tour takes you into two distinct Bordeaux territories, walking through working vineyards and tasting wines straight from château cellars. Your guide unpacks winemaking techniques, regional history and local wisdom whilst you sample reds shaped by entirely different terroirs. Transport, lunch and water included.
Highlights
- Taste wines in château cellars, not tasting rooms
- Walk through active vineyards in two regions
- WSET-certified guide shares insider regional knowledge
- Small groups for genuine conversation and pace
- Lunch included; air-conditioned vehicle throughout
- Learn winemaking process from producers themselves
What to expect
Your day begins with pickup and a drive into Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau, where medieval architecture frames the vines. You'll tour a château, walk among the rows and taste its wine in the cellar—the guide explaining soil, vintage decisions and oak ageing as you go. After lunch, you head to Médoc's gravel ridges, visiting a second property to contrast production styles. Expect moderate walking, plenty of tasting notes (take a pen), and the guide weaving local stories between pours. Finish by late afternoon.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes for vineyard walks. The guide speaks Spanish; confirm language before booking if needed. All fitness levels welcome. Gratuities aren't included but are appreciated. Public transport links available if you prefer independent travel.
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.