Wine Day Tour with Lunch review

Our verdict: the all-inclusive option — a 9-hour minibus tour covering both Saint-Émilion and Médoc with up to 15 wine tastings and a château lunch included. It’s more wine-heavy than the flagship combo; the lunch is a proper meal, not a picnic. Best for serious tasters and wine-focused travelers who want depth and don’t want to hunt for lunch.

4.8★★★★★112 reviewsfrom €195

Duration9 hours

TastingsUp to 15 wines

Châteaux3 estates

LunchChâteau meal included

RegionsBoth banks

Guides rated4.9 / 5

What the day is like

Central Bordeaux pickup. The minibus heads to Médoc first, stopping at Cabernet estates for tastings (two or three pours per stop). Mid-morning, the van heads east to Saint-Émilion. Lunch is served at a château — a proper meal (salad, main, cheese, dessert) paired with wines from the property. You sit and eat, not a rushed picnic. After lunch, a tasting at a Merlot estate on the right bank (another two or three pours). Your guide keeps track; you’ve likely had 12–15 wines by the end. Return to Bordeaux by 5–6 pm. The tour is wine-forward; the tastings accumulate.

What works

Up to 15 tastings; the most generous pouring on the site
Château lunch included (proper meal, not a picnic)
Both banks covered; you see both Cabernet and Merlot
Guides rated 4.9 by reviewers; high-quality explanations
Small group; intimate experience
You taste without drink-drive worry; someone drives

Worth knowing

9-hour day is long; the wine accumulates
15 tastings is a lot; pace yourself and spit
Fewer reviews (112) than other tours; newer listing
Peak season books weeks ahead
Not suitable for under-18s

Price€195

Rating4.8 / 5

Reviews112

Duration9 hrs

TastingsUp to 15

LunchChâteau meal

Insider tip

Pace yourself. Spit at tastings — it’s expected and professional. Eat breakfast before pickup. Bring water and a snack bar for energy. Wear flat shoes and a cardigan. The guides are rated 4.9; your experience hinges on the guide you get.

Who it’s for, and who it’s not

Serious wine tasters, enthusiasts who want to taste broadly, and travelers who don’t want to arrange lunch themselves. It’s not for casual drinkers or anyone who finds 15 wines overwhelming — try the full-day combo (€180, 8 wines). Not for travelers under 18 or anyone uncomfortable with the pace.

Real reviewers on this tour

“The tastings kept coming. A real wine-lover’s day.”
— Diana, Australia

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Frequently asked questions

Is 15 tastings too much?

Not if you pace yourself and spit — spitting is expected at professional tastings. Most reviewers say the guide manages the pace well. If you’re nervous, try the full-day combo (8 wines, €180) for a gentler pace.

What kind of lunch?

A proper château meal: salad, main course, cheese, dessert, and wine. Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten-free) are usually accommodated if you mention at booking. Ask at the booking confirmation.

Are the guides really rated 4.9?

Yes. Reviews specifically praise the guides on this tour; they’re seasoned. That said, guide quality can vary. If you have a poor experience, contact GetYourGuide through your booking confirmation.