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Guests sharing a glass of wine at a table on a château lawn

A private Bordeaux journey

Private Wine Day Tour to Saint-Émilion and Médoc

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

Private tour
Private tourYour own guide
Château visits
Château visitsWine tastings
Picnic lunch
Picnic lunchLocal & seasonal
Full day
Full day9 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 and Médoc private wine tour​.

Private Wine Day Tour to Saint-Émilion and Médoc : official Rustic Vines tour photo

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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

Private Wine Day Tour to Saint-Émilion and Médoc

Step by step

Full schedule

  1. Pick up from your stay in Bordeaux, meet your guide and drive to Saint-Emilion

  2. Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion Unesco listed village

  3. Wine tasting session in the heart of the village

  4. Guided tour in a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru winery with wine tastings

  5. Picnic lunch at the winery (Plates of cheeses/charcuteries/vegetables/local pastries/bread.. with a glass of wine)

  6. Drive to Médoc, enter the famous "road of the châteaux" and stop for pictures

  7. Visit followed by wine tastings at a 1855 Grand Cru Classé winery of Margaux

  8. Last stop at a family owned estate winery of Médoc for wine tastings

  9. Drive back to Bordeaux

  10. Drop-off at Rustic Vines agency in Bordeaux center.

What’s included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your Bordeaux accommodation
  • Private driver-guide
  • All visits and wine tastings
  • Guided Saint-Émilion village tour
  • Picnic lunch and bottled water

Practical information

Details

Participants
1 to 8 adults; larger groups on request
Languages
German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Meeting point
Pickup at your accommodation in Bordeaux

Your questions

Questions about this tour

Where does the tour start?
Pickup at your accommodation in Bordeaux. The day starts at 8:30am.
How long does the tour last?
About 9 hours, from 8:30am to 6:00pm according to the schedule.
What is included?
Pickup and drop-off at your Bordeaux accommodation, private driver-guide, all visits and wine tastings, guided Saint-Émilion village tour and picnic lunch and bottled water.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Included: picnic lunch and bottled water.
How many wines will I taste?
At least 10 Left Bank and Right Bank wine tastings.
In which languages is the tour guided?
German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese.
How many people are in the group?
1 to 8 adults; larger groups on request.

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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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