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    Saint-Émilion Private Half-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux

    Food & Wine Cultural
    04 hours
    Private Tours
    2-8 guests
    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Private half-day tour from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion : Grand Cru winery visit, Right Bank Merlot tasting, and guided walk through the UNESCO medieval village with a WSET-certified expert guide.
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    Ophorus Tours - video Saint-Émilion Private Half-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux
    Ophorus Tours - video Saint-Émilion Private Half-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux
    Ophorus Tours - video Saint-Émilion Private Half-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux

    Why you’ll love this tour

    • Enjoy a flexible pace tailored to your preferences
    • Fully private tour, exclusive vehicle for your group
    • Guided walk through UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Expert driver-guide for insights
    • Pre-booked tasting at a Grand Cru Classé winery

    Your day at a glance

    Saint-Émilion is one of Bordeaux's most iconic wine appellations — a UNESCO World Heritage village perched on a limestone plateau above the Dordogne Valley, surrounded by Grand Cru vineyards producing some of France's finest Merlot-dominant wines. This private half-day tour from Bordeaux takes you directly to the heart of the Right Bank, combining a pre-booked visit and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé ...
    Saint-Émilion is one of Bordeaux's most iconic wine appellations — a UNESCO World Heritage village perched on a limestone plateau above the Dordogne Valley, surrounded by Grand Cru vineyards producing some of France's finest Merlot-dominant wines. This private half-day tour from Bordeaux takes you directly to the heart of the Right Bank, combining a pre-booked visit and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé estate with a guided walk through Saint-Émilion's medieval streets, past the Romanesque cloister and the Monolithic Church — the largest underground church in Europe. Your certified driver-guide handles every detail, from hotel pick-up in Bordeaux to expert commentary on the wines, the terroir, and the classification system. The tour runs on a morning or afternoon departure and is fully private, meaning the vehicle, the guide, and the pace are exclusively yours for the duration of the experience.
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    • Bordeaux

      Pick up at your accommodation in Bordeaux or surrounding area
      Pick up at your accommodation in Bordeaux or surrounding area
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    • Winery

      Visit and wine tasting in a Grand Cru Classé winery of Saint-Emilion
      Visit and wine tasting in a Grand Cru Classé winery of Saint-Emilion
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    • Saint-Émilion village

      Saint-Émilion village

      Visit the village of Saint Emilion with your guide followed by free time for personal discovery
      Visit the village of Saint Emilion with your guide followed by free time for personal discovery
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    • Return to Bordeaux

      Tour returns to original departure point
      Tour returns to original departure point
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    Informations

    Language spoken

    English

    Know before you book

    • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
    • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
    • Two departure times available — 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM, duration approximately 4 hours
    • Minimum drinking age 18 years old.

    Know before you go

    • Wear comfortable walking shoes — cobblestone streets in Saint-Émilion village require sturdy footwear
    • Monolithic Church entrance requires separate fee — optional monument visit payable on site
    • Number of wines tasted varies by estate — set by the winery, typically 3-5 wines
    • No obligation to purchase wine — buying bottles is optional, even after tastings

    Included

    • Hotel pick up from Bordeaux or surrounding area.
    • Enjoy live commentaries from your wine expert guide.
    • Reservations for a selected winery of Saint Emilion.
    • Travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans.

    Excluded

    • Meals and drinks (lunch).
    • Personal travel insurance and expenses.
    • Entrance fees unless mentioned.
    • Gratuities for the driver/guide.

    Must know

    Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. Tour is operated in English, other languages on request. Two departure times available — 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM, duration approximately 4 hours Minimum drinking age 18 years old.

    Additional information

    • Drink included: Wine tastings are included
    • This private half-day Saint-Émilion wine tour is ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking expert guidance on Bordeaux Right Bank wines, couples and small groups wanting a personalized experience, and short-stay visitors with limited time in Bordeaux. It suits both first-time visitors looking for a clear introduction to Saint-Émilion's terroir and classification, and experienced wine lovers seeking deeper insight into Grand Cru estates. The tour also appeals to travelers who value convenience with direct hotel pickup, cruise passengers on tight schedules, and culture enthusiasts interested in UNESCO World Heritage sites and medieval French history.In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited. Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand. 

    Voucher information

    • If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately.  Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.

    Terms and conditions

    • All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales

    Cancellation policy

    Cancellation deadline: 48 hours

    • Up to 48 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. 48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund. No show - no refund.

    Meeting point

    Train Station, Hotel or AirBnB in Bordeaux, Gironde View in Google Map

    Departure information

    Pick up at hotel in Bordeaux or surrounding area.

    Departure

    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.

    Group information

    We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
    Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
    For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/

    Reviews

    4.8/5 (17 reviews)
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      Sonny V
      02, Feb 2025 Viator
      Great experience to St.Emillion. Detailed guide on the history of Bordeaux and wine country. The guide Rodolphe was exceptional and very amicable. I went with my wife, and my mother in law who’s physically challenged but… Great experience to St.Emillion. Detailed guide on the history of Bordeaux and wine country. The guide Rodolphe was exceptional and very amicable. I went with my wife, and my mother in law who’s physically challenged but Rodolphe was extremely caring and considerate to choose the best course for all of us to enjoy. Definitely recommend!
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      Michelle N.
      28, Jul 2024 Ophorus
      Our guide for the day Helen was wonderful. Very passionate about wine and wanted us to learn her knowledge. She was brilliant !! She was informative , helpful and lovely.

      The tour was good and the first chateau was e…       Our guide for the day Helen was wonderful. Very passionate about wine and wanted us to learn her knowledge. She was brilliant !! She was informative , helpful and lovely.

      The tour was good and the first chateau was excellent. The guide there was informative and it was well presented adding to the information Helen had shared.

      The tour of St Emilion was really interesting thanks to Helen.

      The second chateau we visited was interesting though the guide there not as forthcoming as the guide at the first chateau.

      Helen was great , the pick up up and drop offs good, kept updated and I would happily use the company again.

      Thank you
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      Diane Hall
      24, Feb 2024 Ophorus
      Having just got back from a lovely trip to Bordeaux we would just like to thank you for organizing a wonderful wine tasting trip lead by Rudolph. His knowledge and company were excellent during the trip to the vineyards… Having just got back from a lovely trip to Bordeaux we would just like to thank you for organizing a wonderful wine tasting trip lead by Rudolph. His knowledge and company were excellent during the trip to the vineyards and he even managed to arrange some sunshine on a rather wet and windy weekend to our lovely trip to St Emilion. Memories of a coffee in the sun in the square of the quaint old town will remain with us.
      Thank you once again and should you every want any references in the future, I would be only too happy to oblige
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      Peter and Jane Wollenberg
      07, Feb 2024 Ophorus
      I would like to pass on our big thank you to Emily who guided our wine tasting tour to St Emilion on Feb.6th

      My wife and I feel thatbthis was the best guided tour we probably ever had

      Emily was enthusiastic telling…       I would like to pass on our big thank you to Emily who guided our wine tasting tour to St Emilion on Feb.6th

      My wife and I feel thatbthis was the best guided tour we probably ever had

      Emily was enthusiastic telling us all about Bordeaux wines was very friendly and super organised. Her matter knowledge is most impressive and was delivered in a most professional manner. Her humour is infectious and welcome.

      This was certainly the highlite of our stay in Bordeaux,what a pleasant and interesting city.

      Thank you again Emily next time back we will make sure taking another tour with you.

      Best regards
      Dr.Peter and Jane Wollenberg
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      Roisin Timmins
      16, Aug 2023 Google
      Had a wonderful tour with Rudolphe today. Really enjoyed our almost private tour. Lots of great information and loved the smell game on way back to the city. Thanks
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      Martin O
      15, Aug 2023 Viator
      The St. Emilion Wine Tour was well done.
      The tour guide was perfect. Rodolphe spoke clearly and was thorough. My wife and I were very happy we had taken this tour.
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      Marianne T
      01, Aug 2023 Viator
      Marianne T
      Emily was phenomenal! She is an amazing human being and we had the BEST time. I am so grateful for our experience with her today - she was so wonderful with our kids and gave us just the right amount of info,…       Marianne T
      Emily was phenomenal! She is an amazing human being and we had the BEST time. I am so grateful for our experience with her today - she was so wonderful with our kids and gave us just the right amount of info, took us to beautiful places - we loved every second of our time with her!
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      Stephannie Davies
      27, Jun 2023 Google
      Jerome was absolutely amazing! Informative and beautiful tour! You must go!!! Do not walk- run to book this tour! Incredible!
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      Anton C.
      31, Oct 2022 Ophorus
      Enjoyable 5 days in Bordeaux with beautiful weather.

      All went very well with our ½ day Tour to Saint-Emilion – our driver & guide – Rodolphe was very polite & courteous, very well versed and very punctual.
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      richardcdr1
      05, Oct 2022 Viator
      Great private tour , Justine was our guide. Can’t say enough good things about her. Started with private tour of chateau balestard la tonnelle. Was probably the best winery tour we have ever done. Then private tour of sa… Great private tour , Justine was our guide. Can’t say enough good things about her. Started with private tour of chateau balestard la tonnelle. Was probably the best winery tour we have ever done. Then private tour of saint emillion that was tailored to our interests. Pay a little extra and opt for a private tour. It is worth every penny
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      Jessie F.
      05, Oct 2022 Ophorus
      Just want to let you know that Colas was a fantastic guide. We really made our tour special, thank you for all your help. We’re looking forward to our Colmar tour.
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      pvanderhyden
      12, Sep 2022 Viator
      Great Tour! We really enjoyed our tour with Angie of St Emilion and our wine tasting. Angie was an excellent tour guide. We also had Angie as our guide in Medoc. Thank you for a wonderful tour!
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      Rousiasp
      13, Jan 2022 Ophorus
      Dear Ophorus team,

      Thank you for your email.
      I'd like to mention that we had a great time and Jerome was great. He was excellent and spoke very highly of your company

      You are lucky to have such a professional on b…       Dear Ophorus team,

      Thank you for your email.
      I'd like to mention that we had a great time and Jerome was great. He was excellent and spoke very highly of your company

      You are lucky to have such a professional on board.
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      Linda_M
      30, Dec 2021 Viator
      Tour was good but not as advertised. We were picked up in Bordeaux and drove to the St Emilion region. Our first stop was a chateau and we learned about how the wine is made and some fun facts about the region. This last… Tour was good but not as advertised. We were picked up in Bordeaux and drove to the St Emilion region. Our first stop was a chateau and we learned about how the wine is made and some fun facts about the region. This lasted maybe 15 minutes and we got back in the car to go into town for the tasting. We did our tasting of five wines and then learned that was the whole wine portion of the tour. We wrapped up with a tour of the town and drove back. It was a little disappointing given the price of the tour that we only went to one chateau and got to try five wines at one winery when the tour advertises multiple stops. Half of the time we were away from Bordeaux was just the drive back and forth. Again, good tour and we were there at a weird time (right around New Years) but they should adjust the listing to make sure people know what to expect.
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      Robert_G
      05, Aug 2020 Viator
      Half day wine tasting tour to St Emillion

      We had a great tour yesterday. Our guide was really informative, provided lots of useful information about the area and wine making process. He was friendly and happy to answe…       Half day wine tasting tour to St Emillion

      We had a great tour yesterday. Our guide was really informative, provided lots of useful information about the area and wine making process. He was friendly and happy to answer all our questions. The choice of vineyard was great (Chateaux Dominique) - really interesting tour and lovely building. A great way to spend half a day!
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      Eyck L
      05, Jun 2019 TripAdvisor
      Did both the St. Emilion and Medoc half-day tours.
      We did both half day tours. We found them both informative and well-organized. Would recommend for beginners looking to learn about the the wine making process and the…       Did both the St. Emilion and Medoc half-day tours.
      We did both half day tours. We found them both informative and well-organized. Would recommend for beginners looking to learn about the the wine making process and the region of Bordeaux. Both
      Rodolfe and Angie were wonderful guides!
    • K
      Keith
      24, May 2019 Viator
      We were very pleased with our guide...
      She was excellent

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    Quick answers

    • Is the tour suitable for non-wine drinkers?

      Yes. The UNESCO village walk, the medieval architecture, and the history of Saint-Émilion make this tour equally engaging for travelers with a broader interest in French heritage and culture. The winery visit can be enjoyed at a non-drinking level, focusing on the cellar visit and production process.

    • Where does the tour depart from?

      Pick-up is available from your hotel, train station, or accommodation in Bordeaux and within a 30 km radius at no extra charge. Your guide meets you at the agreed location at your confirmed departure time.

    • Is this tour private?

      Yes, fully private. The vehicle, guide, and itinerary are reserved exclusively for your group for the entire duration. No other travelers join at any point.

    • What winery is visited?

      The tour includes a pre-booked visit and tasting at a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate. The specific property may vary depending on seasonal availability, but is always a quality Grand Cru Classé producer with a full guided visit and tasting included in the tour price.

    • What time does the tour depart?

      The tour runs on two daily departures — a morning session at 9:00 AM and an afternoon session at 2:00 PM. Both follow the same itinerary and last approximately 4 hours.

    • What wines are tasted?

      You taste a selection of wines at the Grand Cru Classé estate, focused on the Right Bank Bordeaux style — Merlot-dominant blends from Saint-Émilion's limestone and clay terroir. The number of wines served is determined by the estate and varies by producer.

    • Is the guide qualified in wine?

      Yes. Your driver-guide holds a WSET certification, ensuring expert and structured commentary on the wines, the Saint-Émilion appellation, and the Grand Cru classification system throughout the tour.

    • Is lunch or food included?

      Meals and drinks are not included. The itinerary allows time in Saint-Émilion for lunch or a snack between the winery visit and the village walk. Your guide can recommend restaurants and bistros to suit your preferences.

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