Discover the elegance, depth, and prestige of Bordeaux’s Right Bank on this immersive full-day private tour from Bordeaux. Designed for curious wine lovers and discerning travelers, this experience takes you into the heart of Saint-Émilion and its surrounding appellations, where Merlot‑dominant blends produce some of the region’s most refined and sought‑after wines.
Travel in Comfort from Bordeaux
Your day begins with pickup directly from your accommodation in Bordeaux. Meet your professional, English‑speaking driver‑guide and settle into a premium, air‑conditioned vehicle for a relaxed journey through the vineyard landscapes of the Right Bank. Along the way, your guide introduces you to Bordeaux’s history, appellation system, and the distinctive identity of Saint‑Émilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, and the wider Right Bank wine culture.
A Full Day Exploring Three Wineries
This full‑day experience includes three winery stops in Saint‑Émilion and the surrounding vineyards, offering a balanced introduction to the diversity and quality of the Right Bank. At the first two estates, enjoy a guided visit of the vineyard and cellar followed by a tasting, learning about local grape varieties, the influence of clay and limestone terroirs, and the choices winemakers make from vine to bottle. The final estate also includes both visit & commented tasting, giving you a relaxed moment to compare the wines you have discovered during the day and deepen your understanding of style, appellation, and terroir.
In the late afternoon, sit back and enjoy the scenic drive back to Bordeaux as your driver‑guide returns you to your accommodation, concluding a memorable full‑day journey through one of France’s most prestigious wine regions.
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Pickup in Bordeaux
Your private driver‑guide meets you at your hotel or preferred address in Bordeaux and introduces the wines of the Right Bank as you head out through rolling countryside toward Saint‑Émilion.
Your private driver‑guide meets you at your hotel or preferred address in Bordeaux and introduces the wines of the Right Bank as you head out through rolling countryside toward Saint‑Émilion.
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Scenic drive through the vineyards
Travel along small country lanes lined with vines and famous châteaux, passing names from the Saint‑Émilion and Pomerol appellations while your guide explains what makes this terroir unique.
Travel along small country lanes lined with vines and famous châteaux, passing names from the Saint‑Émilion and Pomerol appellations while your guide explains what makes this terroir unique.
Continue to a second carefully selected winery, where you discover another style of Saint‑Émilion winemaking and enjoy a new tasting to compare blends, terroirs and techniques.
Continue to a second carefully selected winery, where you discover another style of Saint‑Émilion winemaking and enjoy a new tasting to compare blends, terroirs and techniques.
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Guided walk in medieval Saint‑Émilion and lunch break
Head into the UNESCO‑listed village of Saint‑Émilion for a short guided stroll through its cobbled lanes and viewpoints, then enjoy free time for lunch at a local bistro or wine bar (at your own expense).
Head into the UNESCO‑listed village of Saint‑Émilion for a short guided stroll through its cobbled lanes and viewpoints, then enjoy free time for lunch at a local bistro or wine bar (at your own expense).
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Third winery in the afternoon
Choose between a visit of the underground monuments or a final tasting in a local winery
Choose between a visit of the underground monuments or a final tasting in a local winery
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Return to Bordeaux
Relax on the drive back through the vineyards as your guide answers final questions, then drop‑off at your central Bordeaux address.
Relax on the drive back through the vineyards as your guide answers final questions, then drop‑off at your central Bordeaux address.
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Informations
Languages spoken
English
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Included
Pick up and drop off in Bordeaux
Private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
Three winery visits and commented wine tastings
Free time in the medieval village of Saint-Émilion
We will come and pick you up at Train Station, Hotel or Airbnb in Bordeaux or surrounding area, circle of 30 kms (20 miles) around Bordeaux at no extra cost.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
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Doug Taft 22, May 2024Our time with Clare on our private St Emilion tour was absolutely fantastic. She was super flexible, knowledgeable and overall a wonderful guide. The wineries chosen were great (particularly the last 2) and our walking tour of the town was excellent. I couldn’t recommend this tour (particularly a private tour with Clare) enough !
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Rachel Gordon17, Oct 2023Justine was amazing, she made the whole Bordeaux experience so enjoyable. She shared the most fun facts, and taught us SO much in an easy fun way! She is very sociable, welcoming, and caring! Her goal was to make our tour a once in a lifetime experience, she made time for lots of pictures, history facts and tasting! Recommend 10/10.
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Serge Gereige15, Oct 2023The trip is well planned and organized.
Our guide was ! She was very friendly and insightful. A nice trip with nice wines. Recommended!
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Harps Birk13, Oct 2023Rodolphe was so funny and entertaining! Honestly one of the best tour guides I’ve ever experienced. He took such good care of us and was super informative not just about France but other countries as well. So welcoming and joyful! Would definitely recommend as a must!
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Tom V.12, Oct 2023Our tour with Karim was great !
We really enjoyed everything, thanks you for setting it up !
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Randy Newton04, Oct 2023Rodolphe was an excellent guide. Good driving, considerate, patient, helpful, funny, informative.
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Sarah23, Aug 2022Greetings,
We enjoyed the tour, thank you for reaching out. Rodolphe was great. I already recommended your company to someone, and will continue to do so. Best of luck,
Sarah
Sonia10, Jun 2022We had a great time! Jerome was super ! He was the best guide we could have asked for, he taught us a lot and kept it fun and lively the entire time. Big thanks to him specifically. All wineries were excellent.
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by Andre (Brazil) 09, Mar 2020Spending a full day in this tour makes totally sense, we had just the correct time (no hurries nor bores) to enjoy the many beautifull sighseeings and gorgeous wine tastings, just perfect.
Fred G19, Aug 2018Excellent tour. Top of the line driver
We managed 2 full tours and a couple of shorties plus some time the countryside and a nearby village
for lunch.
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philretired29816, May 2018Full day private tour of classified chateaux
Great tour with Helene. Her passion and encyclopedic knowledge and great humour enhanced the trip and made it interesting info
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RodEntwistle28, Apr 2018Awesome Tour
We were in the area for a Rugby match and thought it silly not to visit St Emilion; I’d used Ophorus before on a group tour but fancied a tailored visit this time. Amy our driver was knowledgeable and friendly. We visited the exact Wineries I had requested and we had a great time
Will use Ophorus again for sure
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Daniela Rickey, Trophy Club01, Jan 1970My clients had an amazing time, and loved every aspect of the trip. The tours were great and the 50th birthday party was exceptional. She said the kids had a great time too.
Thank you so much for all your help, l know there was a lot of back and forth on this.
Thanks again.
Quick answers
Are there any physical requirements for the tour?
A basic level of mobility is required as the itinerary includes navigating small hills and cobbled streets;
What is the cancellation policy for this tour?
You can receive a full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour; no refund is available for cancellations made within 72 hours;
Is transportation provided from Bordeaux hotels?
Yes, the tour includes pickup and drop-off directly from your accommodation in Bordeaux;
What is the minimum age for participants in the wine tastings?
The minimum drinking age is 18, and tastings are reserved for adults; non-drinkers are welcome to join;
How many wineries will we visit during the tour?
You will visit three wineries, with two guided tours and tastings and one tasting-only experience;
What should I wear for the vineyard tour?
It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes for the vineyards and cobbled streets of Saint-Émilion;
Is lunch included in the tour price?
No, lunch is not included, but you will have free time in Saint-Émilion to dine at your own expense;
Can I customize the wineries I visit during the tour?
Yes, you can tailor the itinerary to include wineries in Pomerol or Fronsac, subject to availability;
How long is the Saint-Émilion Private Vineyard Tour?
The tour is a full-day experience designed to immerse you in the Bordeaux Right Bank wine culture;
What does the Saint-Émilion tour include?
The tour includes three winery visits with guided tastings, free time in Saint-Émilion, and transport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide;