Bordeaux wine day tours: compare all nine tours
Most popular: the €180 combo day
If you only book one tour, it’s the combo. Two regions in one day — Margaux on the left bank (Médoc) in the morning, then Saint-Émilion on the right bank in the afternoon. Nine hours, 3 wineries, 8 wines, picnic lunch at a château included, free time to walk the UNESCO village. Small group by minibus from central Bordeaux. 4.8 rating from 698 reviews.
How the vineyard days split: geography and taste
Saint-Émilion (right bank): Merlot warmth, a medieval village perched on a hillside you can walk through, Grand Cru classified châteaux that taste younger and softer than the left bank. Half-day tours from €60, full day in the combo for €180.
Médoc (left bank): Cabernet Sauvignon power, famous 1855 names (Lafite, Latour, Margaux, Mouton), grand fâcades you admire from the minibus, no village centre to stroll. Half-day €95, full day €160, or paired with Saint-Émilion lunch day at €195.
Every Bordeaux wine tour
From €23 museum entry to €590 private, here’s the full line-up. Vineyard days in the top rows; in-city and private below.
Most bookedTwo regions in one dayFrom Bordeaux: Full-Day Wine Trip to St-Emilion and Margaux
Small groupFrom Bordeaux: Half-Day Saint-Emilion Wine Tour
Best valueTop-rated at 4.9From Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion Half-Day Tour with Wine Tasting
Médoc classicFrom Bordeaux: Médoc Half-Day Wine Tour
Full-day MédocFrom Bordeaux: Full-Day Médoc Wine Tour
Lunch includedChâteau lunch includedBordeaux: St-Emilion and Médoc Wine Day Tour with Lunch
In-city tastingGuided Bordeaux Wine Tasting Class with 6 Wines and Pairings
Museum + tastingBordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
PrivateBordeaux: Médoc Wine Route Private Day Tour & Picnic Lunch
Compare the three most popular tours
The flagship combo, the budget Saint-Émilion half-day, and the Médoc full day — what each costs and who each suits.
| From Bordeaux: Full-Day Wine Trip to St-Emilion and Margaux | Top pickFrom Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion Half-Day Tour with Wine Tasting | From Bordeaux: Full-Day Médoc Wine Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €180 | €60 | €160 |
| Duration | 9 hours | 4.5 hours | 8 hours |
| Regions | Both | Right bank only | Left bank only |
| Wines poured | 8 | 3 | Multiple |
| Lunch | Château picnic incl. | Not incl. | Free time, not incl. |
| Rating | 4.8 (698) | 4.9 (465) | 4.8 (134) |
| Best for | Everything | Budget travellers | 1855 classics fans |
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Book the morning slot on any half-day tour if you can — cellars stay cooler before afternoon heat, and your palate is fresher. The combo day departs Bordeaux around 8 a.m., so plan accordingly. Wear smart-casual and flat shoes; cellars at châteaux sit around 12–14°C even in summer.
Read the detailed tour reviews
Each tour has a full write-up of what you actually taste and who it suits. Start with the combo-day review, the Saint-Émilion half-day, or Médoc full day. See all nine tour reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do all these tours say someone else has to drive?
France’s drink-drive limit is 0.5 g/L blood alcohol — roughly one small glass of wine. A single Bordeaux tasting tour pours between 3 wines (budget tour) and 15 (lunch tour). A guide solves both: they drive, and the châteaux open for organised groups when they stay closed to walk-ins.
Which tour should I book if I’m on a tight budget?
The Saint-Émilion half-day at €60 is the cheapest vineyard tour and top-rated at 4.9. One family winery, three wines, a macaron tasting (a Saint-Émilion speciality), and guided time in the village. Or skip vineyards entirely: the in-city tasting class is €33.
What if I want to see both banks in one day?
The combo day at €180 visits Margaux (Médoc) in the morning and Saint-Émilion in the afternoon — 9 hours, 3 châteaux, 8 wines, lunch included. Most visitors choose this. Or book the €195 lunch day, which adds a château lunch to 15 total tastings across both regions.
Can I book on short notice?
Sometimes, but peak season (May–October) sells out. Book 1–3 days ahead through the availability widget to lock in your spot. Most tours have free cancellation to 24 hours before departure.
Do I need wine knowledge to join?
No. Guides pitch tours for first-timers. The class in town teaches you appellation basics and tasting technique first if you want to study before the châteaux.