Half day tour Saint-Emilion : Village & Château with wine tasting
Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. First, your guide will immerse you in the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its historical monuments through a village visit. You will discover the secrets of this medieval village, which is the birthplace of Bordeaux winemaking.
Next, you will visit a Château and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines.
This small-group tour in an ideal setting will introduce you to the art of winemaking and tasting, and allow you to ask all your questions to our guide!
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1/2 day Saint-Emilion
What's included in Half day tour Saint-Emilion : Village & Château with wine tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Saint-Emilion
Walking tour in the heart of Saint-Emilion village, listed UNESCO World Heritage. Your guide will take you around this well-preserved medieval city, its steep winding alleys, and main monuments.
Saint-Emilion
Visit and tasting of 3 wines in a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Château. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, the grape varieties, the winemaking techniques, the ageing process and the art of blending.
Inclusions
- air-conditioned van
- Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion UNESCO World Heritage village
- Informative brochures
- Guided tour of a winery and tasting of 3 wines
- Transportation, Driver/guide
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. List of partner Châteaux in Saint Emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonnelle…
- It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
- Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case.
- Don't forget to take your water bottle to fill it up in the morning, at Olala Bordeaux we are committed to limiting our plastic waste!
- The guide will conduct the tour in English.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. From "Allée de Tourny" , take "Jean Jacques Bel" street and turn right. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces.
