Our 9 Best Saint Emilion Vineyard Tours Worldwide

1.Grand Cru Classé Winery Visit and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,118 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Our pick

Visit Château Tour Baladoz and La Croizille near Saint-Émilion in a one-hour tour led in English, French, or Spanish. You’ll see a traditional cellar, a high-tech winery, and taste three Bordeaux wines, including Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Guides such as Sara, Isabella, Thomas, and Quentin are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“The tour was excellent! The English speaking guide we had was really good and knowledgeable. Wine we tasted was good so we bought one for us to take home. Only one thing - it was difficult to find the place and we got lost - some sign post at the corner we need to turn or something could help us as we went one street further with sat nav on iPhone first… when another iPhone had exactly the same address, we got the right direction to the winery. That was the only downside but the the winery, the tour, the view and everything else was spot on! Thank you!”

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2.Bordeaux Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 578 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Spend one hour at family-run Château Saint-Georges Côte Pavie, on Pavie Hill just outside Saint-Émilion. A guide such as Valentin, Chloe, or Matthieu explains the estate’s five-generation story, grape varieties, soil, cellar work, and barrel aging before you taste three wines. The small group, limited to eight, leaves plenty of room for questions.

“What a great tour with a really knowledgeable guide - we learned alot!”

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3.Vineyard Walking Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Top rated

Join fourth-generation winemakers Marie-Anne or Florent at family-run Château Haute-Nauve, 3 km from Saint-Émilion. Walk the vines, inspect fermentation and ageing equipment, hear how the estate handles frost and sustainability, then taste four wines, including two Grand Crus. The small-group tour lasts two hours and runs in French or English.

“A fantastic vineyard tour with an excellent guide who is hugely knowledgable about the wine-making process and the local area. Delicious wines as well (we bought a few!) and an informative wine tasting session. Definitely recommend!”

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4.Grand Cru Classé Guided Winery Visit & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Compare traditional Château Tour Baladoz with modern Château La Croizille on a two-hour guided visit. Learn how wine moves from vine to bottle, taste three Bordeaux wines including a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, then enjoy a picnic of cheese, cured meats, produce, baguette, and one glass of wine. Guides may be Isabella, Mel, Luka, or another English, French, or Spanish speaker.

“The tour was informative and it was cool to see the difference between as well as taste the difference between the two properties. We had the picnic and I honestly didn’t have high hopes but it was great! They had two covered areas with tables over looking the vineyards. I opted for vegetarian and had a variety of fruits, berries and dip. My husband’s included a variety of hams with the veggies. We were also given a baguette to share. We each got a a glass of wine of our choosing and a cup of coffee with a canella (local pastry). Everything was fresh, delicious and we were sufficiently full.…”

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5.Family Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · 1h 15m · from $18

Visit family-run Château Haute-Nauve with Marie-Anne or Florent, the fourth generation of owners. In 75 minutes, you’ll walk through the vineyard, vinification cellar, and barrel room, then taste four estate wines, including two Saint-Émilion Grand Cru selections, one Saint-Émilion, and one rosé.

“Personable, knowledgeable guide/owner who left us feeling we understood the local viniculture a lot better!”

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6.Morning Tour with Wine Tasting & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Marion, Fabien, Nina, or Kaio, traveling from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion by minivan. Visit a chateau, learn how Merlot is made, walk through the historic village, and taste two wines with bread, cheese, cured meat, and dark chocolate.

“Nice tour but very short. Great tour if you just have a morning/afternoon free. Marion was a great guide!”

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7.Tasting of 4 wines in a family vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 40 min · from $10Best value

Meet Marie-Anne or Florent at Château Haute-Nauve for a 40-minute family-led tasting of four estate wines: a rosé, a Saint-Émilion, and two Saint-Émilion Grand Crus. You’ll hear about the appellation, vineyard work, and the property before tasting wines from different terroirs. French and English, small groups, parking on site.

“Une super visite avec Florent dans le domaine familial de Haute-nauve. Nous avons bien échangé avec Florent et le fonctionnement du domaine, la dégustation de 4 vins de la cave était top ! Florent répond à toutes les questions et prend de son temps pour accueillir les visiteurs ( meme le dimanche ,sur le temps de midi!). Merci encore , nous n’hésiterons à à recommander la visite et/ou dégustation dans le saint Emilion !”

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8.Private ride in the vineyards from Saint-Emilion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Meet your French or English-speaking pilot at Couvent des Jacobins in Saint-Emilion. You will ride through vineyard lanes in a vintage sidecar, swap seats with your companion, stop for photos, and taste Bordeaux wine at a château. The grand option lasts 2.5 hours and may include a visit to historic Couvent des Jacobins.

“Great time. A great way to discover the vineyards in a side car. The guide is very, very friendly. Really an activity that gives you a real buzz for the day.”

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9.Private ride through the vineyards from Saint-Emilion – 1h30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Set out from 1 Place Pioceau in Saint-Émilion for a private 90-minute ride through vineyard lanes and château country. Your English-speaking guide leads you along small paths, adds photo stops, and may take the vehicle off road for a closer look at the area. The ride returns to the starting point and suits participants age four and up.

“So so much fun! The guide was very knowledgeable and showed us so many interesting chateaus and sights. It’s a good way to learn the area, wish we’d done it the first day we were there”

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