A private Bordeaux wine tour departing from Saint Emilion to visit & wine taste in local Grands Crus Chateaux. Visit the vineyards, taste delicious red wines in carefully selected Chateau Wineries. Visit St Emilion village with local guide.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Optional Private Guided Tour of the Underground Monuments
Local Tour Guide, Expert in Bordeaux Wines
Follow a guided walking tour of the village
Visit one or several Grand Cru Wineries of St Emilion
Your day at a glance
Private Saint-Emilion & Pomerol Wine Tour from Bordeaux – Full-Day ExperienceConvenient Pick-Up from Your Saint-Emilion AccommodationStart your day with a hassle-free pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Saint-Emilion. Meet your expert, English-speaking guide who specializes in Bordeaux wines. Our guides are certified, which means they are licensed to conduct tours in historical sites like ...
Private Saint-Emilion & Pomerol Wine Tour from Bordeaux – Full-Day Experience
Convenient Pick-Up from Your Saint-Emilion Accommodation
Start your day with a hassle-free pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Saint-Emilion. Meet your expert, English-speaking guide who specializes in Bordeaux wines. Our guides are certified, which means they are licensed to conduct tours in historical sites like Saint-Emilion, with exclusive access to monuments and museums unavailable to most.
Explore Saint-Emilion with a Local Wine Expert
Your private wine tour begins with an introduction to your itinerary. Hop into our spacious, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, offering comfort and luxury for up to 8 people. Enjoy seamless commentary via our onboard P/A system.
Discover Saint-Emilion’s Wine & History
This full-day private tour is an immersive experience, blending wine tasting with rich history. Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known for its exceptional wines and charming historical landmarks. From vineyard tours to tastings, this tour is designed for both wine enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Scenic Journey Through Saint-Emilion Vineyards
Travel through the breathtaking countryside of Saint-Emilion’s rolling hills, where vineyards boast the prestigious AOC designation. Here, wineries craft world-renowned blends of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, thanks to the region's unique terroir, which combines diverse soils and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Optional Tour: Combine Saint-Emilion with Pomerol
For an even richer experience, opt for a combined tour of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. This option includes visits to 3 wineries, featuring 2 tastings in Saint-Emilion and 1 in the neighboring Pomerol appellation. Pomerol is home to some of the world’s most celebrated Merlot-based wines, including prestigious estates like Pétrus, Lafleur, and Le Pin.
The contrasting terroirs between Saint-Emilion and Pomerol will deepen your understanding of Bordeaux wines. Your guide will explain how soil, topography, and climate influence the character of each wine, offering a deeper appreciation of these iconic wine regions.
Book Your Exclusive Saint-Emilion Wine Tour Today
Whether you’re a novice or seasoned wine lover, this private full-day tour provides an unforgettable journey through one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated wine regions. Book now to discover the unique wines and historical charm of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.
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Meet your Guide at your Accommodation in Saint Emilion
Panoramic Tour of St Emilion vinyards
Morning Visit of 1st St Emilion Grand Cru winery
Morning Visit of the 2nd Grand Cru Winery in St Emilion
Free time for lunch in St Emilion village or the surrounding wineries
Afternoon visit at 3rd Grand Cru winery of the appellation
Drop off at your accommodation in Saint Emilion
Informations
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Know before you book
Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
Not wheelchair accessible.
This tour is in request
Know before you go
Please be ready 10 minutes before departure time
Currency is in Euro.
This tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.
Minimum drinking age 18 years old.
Included
Hotel pick up from Saint Emilion
Enjoy live commentaries from your wine expert guide.
Travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans.
Pre-booked visits to a selection of wineries
Excluded
Tasting fees in the wineries.
Meals and drinks.
Personal insurance, expenses.
Entrance fees unless mentioned.
Gratuities
Cancellation policy
Cancellation deadline: 48 hours
Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to info@ophorus.com (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%.
For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
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.
We will come and pick you up at Train Station, Hotel or Airbnb in Saint Emilion France or surrounding area.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Reviews
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Doug Taft
22, May 2024Ophorus
Our 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…Our 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!
Regards,
Doug Taft
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Craig Espeseth
25, Sep 2023Google
Great visit to the St Émilion wine country. Knowledgeable guide provided a good overview of the Bordeaux wine regions and led a tasting of 5 delicious Bordeaux wines differing by terroir and vintage. The tasting was foll…Great visit to the St Émilion wine country. Knowledgeable guide provided a good overview of the Bordeaux wine regions and led a tasting of 5 delicious Bordeaux wines differing by terroir and vintage. The tasting was followed by a guided visit to the beautiful village of St Émilion.
This was truly an enjoyable and engaging trip!
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Shirley R
19, Jun 2023Viator
Jerome was our guide. Exceeded expectations. While we were driving to the wineries, he gave us a great history about the city and wineries. We stopped by some elite top 1 wineries and he shared the history of those too.…Jerome was our guide. Exceeded expectations. While we were driving to the wineries, he gave us a great history about the city and wineries. We stopped by some elite top 1 wineries and he shared the history of those too.
He was on time, polite, funny and definitely made it a great experience. Highly recommended experience.
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Kristen
27, Apr 2023Viator
Jerome took us on a fantastic journey to three chateaus and a wine shop where we were able to taste many wines and learn a lot about the region. We also got a great little walking tour of St Emilion. Our expectations wer…Jerome took us on a fantastic journey to three chateaus and a wine shop where we were able to taste many wines and learn a lot about the region. We also got a great little walking tour of St Emilion. Our expectations were more than exceeded! Jerome’s recommendations in Bourdeaux have also been spot on! 10/10 would recommend
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Gina S
11, Oct 2022Viator
Great day visiting wineries! Our guide was great and very patient with all 6 of us! We
enjoyed the chosen wineries and the van was very comfortable. It was a perfect day!
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