Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux from Bordeaux: 2 Châteaux

Two Grand Cru tastings in a single afternoon, with a stop at Château Margaux for the photo.

A half-day wine tour from Bordeaux to the Margaux appellation visits two châteaux, including a Grand Cru Classé property, with tastings of at least 6 wines total and a photo stop at the iconic Château Margaux. The guide conducts the tour in English, explains the region's winemaking techniques and grape varieties, and the group stays small. Children under 16 are not permitted. The minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Margaux wine tour and tastings

• Meet guide at OLALA Bordeaux
• Van ride to Margaux region
• Visit first Château and taste 3 wines
• Stop for photo at Château Margaux
• Visit Grand Cru Classé Château and taste 3 wines
• Return to Bordeaux downtown

The experience

You meet your guide at the OLALA Bordeaux office in the city center and travel by van into the Margaux region. The drive itself is part of the tour: your wine expert points out the vineyards and explains what makes this appellation distinct as you pass through. The van stops at a photo point in front of the famous Château Margaux before moving on to the first château visit.

At the first château, you walk the vineyards and taste 3 wines while the guide discusses the specific grape varieties, soil, and winemaking techniques that define Margaux. The second stop is a Grand Cru Classé 1855 château, where you tour the winery building, learn about the aging and blending process, and taste at least 3 more wines. Both visits are guided, and both include time to ask questions. The whole experience runs about 4 hours from start to return to Bordeaux.

Arrive 15 minutes early. The tour departs on schedule and waits for no one. The guide will be in English. If you book and end up as the only passenger, the operator contacts you 24 hours ahead to offer an alternative. The châteaux visited may vary depending on availability, but the quality and structure of the tour (two properties, two tastings, the Margaux stop) stays the same.

What’s included

• Van transportation from Bordeaux city center to Margaux and back.
• English-speaking wine guide.
• guided visits to two châteaux.
• tastings of at least 6 wines across both properties.
• photo stop at Château Margaux.
• informative brochures.
• beverages.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in EnglishAvailable from 13 Oct 2027Lasts 4 hours, running either from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Guide in English14:00

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Mar 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Olala Bordeaux

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're based in Bordeaux and want to taste Margaux wines at two châteaux in one afternoon. The van pickup and timing are built around a half-day schedule.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at each château on this Margaux wine tour?

At the first château, you walk through the vineyards and taste 3 wines while learning about the appellation's grape varieties and winemaking techniques. At the second château, a Grand Cru Classé property, you tour the winery building, discover the history and architecture, and taste at least 3 more wines while the guide explains aging and blending.

How much time do I spend tasting wine on this tour?

You taste a total of at least 6 wines across the two châteaux visits (3 at the first property and at least 3 at the second) with time to ask questions at each stop. The entire tour lasts about 4 hours from Bordeaux city center.

Is there a photo opportunity at Château Margaux itself?

Yes, the tour includes a stop in front of the famous Château Margaux where you can take a photo before moving on to the second château visit.

What language is the guide in?

The guide conducts the entire tour in English.

Are children allowed on this wine tour?

Children under 16 and pets are not permitted on the group tour. If you are traveling with children, the operator recommends booking a private tour instead.

What if I'm the only person who books this tour?

The tour is guaranteed with at least 2 participants. If you are the only booking, the operator contacts you 24 hours before the tour to propose an alternative.