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

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, French
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Unravel the charm of Saint-Émilion in a day. Discover historic vineyards, explore medieval streets, and delve into hidden underground wonders. End with delightful wine tastings.

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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

1

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
2

Saint-Emilion

Free time to wander around the village and to lunch as you wish .
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

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
4

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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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It was a bad experience...
June 29, 2025
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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!

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Very customer-oriented organization.
May 27, 2025
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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

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Standard and typical day trip
May 22, 2025
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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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Nice day at St Emillion
September 29, 2023
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We visited two Grand Cru Classe wineries, one offered tasty wines with lunch. A relaxing afternoon at St Emillion old town and we were given ample time to walk around. A nice day to explore this UN...read more

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June 09, 2023
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Chateaux personnel were informative. Choice of venues contrasted modern winemaking techniques with older traditional techniques. Exclusive access to Historical St. Emillon which itself has become q...read more

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