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Saint-Émilion Private Wine Day Tour

Visit the world's most famous vineyards of Bordeaux in our winter tour experience. Enjoy the Saint-Émilion private wine tour

Private tour
Private tourYour own guide
Château visits
Château visitsWine tastings
Picnic lunch
Picnic lunchLocal & seasonal
Full day
Full day7 hours

How the day unfolds

Day at a glance

Visit the world's most famous vineyards of Bordeaux in our winter tour experience. Enjoy the Saint-Émilion private wine tour

Guests in front of a Bordeaux château

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This tour crosses Saint-Émilion

A vineyard landscape of quiet lanes, historic estates and scenic viewpoints around the medieval village.

  • Scenic driving route
  • ○ Village
  • ♜ Château stop
  • ☼ Scenic viewpoint
Watercolour map of Saint-Émilion and the surrounding vineyards

About this tour

Saint-Émilion Private Wine Day Tour

Step by step

Full schedule

  1. Pick up at your accommodation in Bordeaux or Saint-Emilion, meet your guide and drive to the 1st château

  2. Guided tour at a family owned winery followed by a tasting of their wines

  3. Typical french style picnic lunch (cheeses, charcuteries, vegetables, fruits, pastries, sauce...) at the winery with a glass of wine of the chateau

  4. Second visit a prestigious Saint-Emilion Grand Cru château with wine tastings

  5. Guided walking tour in the Unesco listed medieval village of Saint-Emilion

  6. Wine tasting session in the heart of the village

  7. Drive back to Bordeaux

  8. Drop-off at your stay, time to say goodbye to your guide and share good tips!

What’s included

Included

  • Organisation and bookings
  • Private transport and driver-guide
  • Winery visits and wine tastings
  • Picnic lunch and bottled water

Practical information

Details

Participants
1 to 8 adults; larger groups on request
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese
Meeting point
Pickup at your accommodation in Bordeaux or Saint-Émilion (within 25 km)

Before you book

Good to know

  • Timetables can be adapted on request
  • Minimum age: 18 years old
  • The return timetable may vary due to unforeseen circumstances

Start with the land

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Guest confidence

Loved by Bordeaux travellers

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TripadvisorKnow better. Book better. Go better.Tripadvisor traveler rating4.92,795 reviews · checked August 2026
★★★★★
Wonderful tour

“The St Emilion tour was fantastic.”

Anthony Bischoff · 3 July 2026
★★★★★
Amazing experience

“Pauline gave us incredible experience, 5/5!!”

Lital Zaslavsky · 28 June 2026
★★★★★
Fabulous day

“Couldn’t fault our day trip with Rustic Vines.”

Julie Liggins · 19 June 2026
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