The 15 Best Wine Tours from Bordeaux

1.Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,415 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Leave Bordeaux at 2 p.m. in a small air-conditioned minivan for Médoc or Saint-Émilion. Expect château visits, guided wine lessons, local cheese and charcuterie, and three to five tastings. Guides such as Mélanie, Thibault, Nina, and Axel are praised for making Bordeaux wine easy to understand.

“The tour was great. We really liked our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and very funny and did a great job. We enjoyed all the wineries that we visited.”

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2.Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,034 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from Bordeaux in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan to a Saint-Émilion grand cru château, taste local red wines, and walk through the UNESCO-listed village. Guides such as Guy, Luigi, Mathis, and Dulce add wine knowledge and local stories, though free time in town is brief.

“Our tour guide, Ugo, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining! Having a small group made it wonderfully intimate.”

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3.Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour – 2 Wineries & delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Travel from central Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion in a small group of up to eight. Visit two wineries, taste five or six wines, walk the medieval village, and finish with wine, cheese, and cured meats. Guides such as Alex, François, Gilbert, and Lola bring strong local knowledge.

“Our wine tour to the Saint-Émilion region was fantastic. A big thank you to our guide François, who shared his vast knowledge and made this experience unforgetable. We visited two wineries, one using classical wine making methods, and one using contemporary methods. We learned so much about the production of wine, and what makes Saint-Émilion wines unique.”

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4.Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 470 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Spend five hours touring Bordeaux wine country with a French and English-speaking guide. Depending on the day, visit Saint-Émilion and its underground church, two Médoc châteaux, Graves and Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers, or Blaye. Expect scenic drives, winery visits, and small pours of local wine.

“The tour of the two vineyards met my expectations. Each winery utilized slighty different technologies but it gave a very good appreciation of the process of wine making and and savoring. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging and the duration, though it went a little over the was worth it. We got to witness the wine country in all it's splendor with beautiful Chateau. The wine was great , in particular I got to taste my favorite of all wines with a soft oak flavor. I recommend. I feel the winery should serve a little cheese and crackers or chips because it's a half day tour or remind visitors to…”

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5.St-Emilion & Médoc Wine Day Tour: Chateaus, Tastings and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend about nine hours with Rustic Vines, visiting Saint-Émilion and Médoc in a group of up to eight. Guides such as Karim, Pauline, Daniel, Yev, and Théo explain wine, history, and terroir while you taste at four estates and enjoy a French picnic lunch.

“Yev was our guide. Excellent English and he knows the area well. He knows about wines. We did the all day tour and lunch. We went to three wineries plus a wine shop in st emillion. Tasted 15-16 wines. Great day. Very nice lunch. Yev took good care of us. Excellent service”

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6.Half-Day Wine tour across Bordeaux’s Vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 429 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Leave Bordeaux at 1:30 p.m. for a five-hour guided outing through Saint-Émilion or another nearby wine region. Visit a rock-cut church and one or two châteaux, taste local wines, and return by air-conditioned coach. The tour runs in English and French, with guides such as Astrid and Bridget leading some departures.

“Having the opportunity to taste wines. Unfortunately tour guide was not the best. We had a 2 hr stop to view church but we left tour to find wine tastings. Others in the group wished they had too.”

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7.Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Spend nine hours exploring Bordeaux wine country in a minivan with an English-speaking guide. Visit three wineries in Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol or Saint-Émilion, taste up to 10 wines, enjoy a château picnic, and walk through medieval Saint-Émilion.

“Clem was a very good host. We learned history and technical details and it was never boring. The weather didn't cooperate, but it was still great. We're already planning another Bordeaux trip.”

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8.Medoc Region Wine Day Trip with Vineyard Visits & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $266

Travel from Bordeaux by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Hélène, Jérôme, Hugo, or Mathis. Visit three Médoc châteaux, taste classified-growth and Crus Bourgeois wines, and enjoy free time for lunch in Pauillac. The day suits both wine beginners and serious enthusiasts.

“Great small group tour of 3 very different wineries. Enjoyed the wines and the company of new friends. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable”

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9.Médoc Region Half-Day Wine Tour with Winery Visit & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend four hours exploring Médoc in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide. Visit two classified-growth or Crus Bourgeois estates, taste Bordeaux reds, pass Château Margaux, and learn about winemaking. Guides such as Karim, Helen, Anne, and Ugo are praised for making the drive lively.

“We had a wonderful experience on our tour yesterday. Karim is one of the best tour guides we've ever come across. Engaging, fun, knowledgeable. He made our day! The 2 wineries we visited were lovely. Thanks again!!”

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10.Saint Emilion Morning Wine Tour – Winery & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $116

From Bordeaux, join a small group of up to eight for a 5-hour Saint-Émilion morning. An English-speaking guide such as Mel, Nick, or Yan leads you to two wineries, explains terroir and winemaking, and walks you through the UNESCO-listed village.

“I travel alone to Bordeaux and found this tour by chance. It was really amazing! Our guide, Clement, was such a knowledgable and nice guy. The pleasant trip to Chateau Grangey and San Emilion was greatly fun and smooth with our guide and wonderful co-traveller. The toRead more”

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11.Medoc Wineries Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 4h 30m · from $112

Spend 4.5 hours exploring Medoc with a friendly English or French speaking guide such as Rémi, Fabien, or Vicky. Visit a 1855 classified-growth estate, stop for photos at Château Margaux, and finish with wine, cheese, sausage, chocolate, and baguette at a family-run chateau.

“So much fun. Our tour guide was amazing and the wines were excellent.”

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12.St-Emilion Vineyards e-Bike Tour with Wine & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · 8h 30m · from $222

Spend a full day cycling through St-Emilion by electric bike with a small group of up to eight. Visit two châteaux, including a Great Classified Growth estate, taste 5 or 6 wines, eat lunch at a château, and explore the UNESCO-listed village with guides such as Melanie, Vicky, Rémy, or Dorian.

“We had Susannah for our Guide. She was simply amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the area and the wine industry and had a wonderful sense of humour. She has a gift in relating to others and the group really enjoyed her enthusiasm and care. We truly enjoyed our experience and would recommend it definitely. Thank you Susannah for giving us a wonderful day in the Bordeaux winery area.”

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13.Essential Wine Tour with Tasting & Chateau Visits from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend a relaxed Bordeaux morning visiting a family-run estate in the Médoc or Pessac-Léognan area. Your English-speaking guide drives you by air-conditioned minivan, explains local wine and geography, and leads tastings of two or three wines. Guides may include Dorian, Regis, Theo, Chloe, or Kaio.

“The tour is very good and covers 2 chateaus. The description was good and the wine tasting was accompanied by a snack, which helped distinguish the different wines. Theo did an outstanding job describing the vineyards and made it fun.”

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14.Discovery of the Bordeaux vineyard in 3 wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Best value

Meet at Le Pied à Terre on Rue Judaïque for a 90-minute English tasting led by hosts such as James or Pierre. Compare left-bank red, right-bank red, and dry white Bordeaux wines while learning about appellations, grapes, tasting technique, food pairings, and local wine history.

“Great spot in Bordeaux to understand the history of wine in the region as well as the certification and governance process that allows wine makers to be able to label the wine as coming from the Bordeaux region. Recommend this for all the wine lovers.”

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15.Médoc & St-Emilion Wine 3 châteaux with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 8h 30m · from $234

Travel from Bordeaux to Médoc and Saint-Émilion with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of eight people. Visit three contrasting châteaux, taste at least seven wines, enjoy a château picnic, learn tasting skills, and tour Saint-Émilion’s medieval streets.

“Excellent trip, our guide Chloe was fantastic and really enjoyed all the chateaux’s we visited.”

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