Full-day Saint-Emilion: Village, Undergrounds and Châteaux

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US$122.67 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 11, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

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10 meals

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Bordeaux

Duration

8 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English, French

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Just an hour from Bordeaux, explore the medieval town of Saint-Émilion, surrounded by 5,500 hectares of vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999!

Depart at 9:45 a.m. from the Bordeaux Tourist Office. Visit a Grand Cru Classé château with a tasting of two wines. Enjoy a panoramic terrace with breathtaking vineyard views.

Stroll through the UNESCO-listed village at your own pace, discovering cloisters, chapels, and hidden squares. Take time for lunch as you wish.

In the afternoon, enjoy an exclusive underground tour, unveiling Saint-Émilion’s limestone heritage and Europe’s largest medieval monolithic church.

Finish with a tasting of three wines at Château Champion and share a friendly moment with its passionate winemaker.

Return to Bordeaux at 5:15 p.m. with unforgettable memories!

What You Get

Professional guide

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Wine tastings

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

Please note the tour is conducted in English and French at the same time
Minimum age is 18 years - teenagers, children, babies are not accepted
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Château Balestard La Tonnelle

The guide will take you to the vat room and the barrel cellar, explaining the winemaking process; a tasting of two wines from the estate will be offered to conclude the tour.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Saint-Emilion

Free time to wander around the village and to lunch as you wish .

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion

The underground monuments of Saint-Émilion include a vast network of caves, catacombs, and the impressive Monolithic Church, carved directly into the limestone rock. These hidden treasures reveal the town's rich religious and historical heritage, dating back to the 8th century.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Chateau Champion

Tasting of 3 wines and friendly moment with the winemaker.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

12 Cr du 30 Juillet, Cours du 30 Juillet, Gironde Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, FR, 33000

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Bordeaux Tourist Office. 12 cours du 30 juillet, Bordeaux. Tram B or C, stop 'Quinconces'.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.4

based on 57 reviews

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Underground Church and Vineyards

June 29, 2026

The only tour that included the underground church. It was nice to learn about winemaking and how to taste wines. I was surprised how much the taste can change just because of the soil. The undergr...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great time Beautiful views

October 02, 2025

The experience was wonderful.! The wine tour and the tour guide were great! The stop at St. Emilion was beautiful and educational. I would suggest the trip to all...

(Viator)

It was a bad experience...

June 30, 2025

It was a bad experience cos almost 90% of participants on the tour were French speaking! No doubt the tour guide would give more info in French! It was grossly unfair!

(TripAdvisor)

Very customer-oriented organization.

May 28, 2025

Relatively large office de tourisme. Lots of information and documentation about attractions and sights in the region. Very friendly but also helpful staff who will sift through the best possibilit...read more

(Viator)

Standard and typical day trip

May 22, 2025

I booked a trip to Saint-Émilion nearby Bordeaux. The trip itself was well planned, but the guide was not very considerate and did not pay much attention to each individual. There was a lack of com...read more

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