Bordeaux: Saint-Emilion & Margaux Wine Tour with Tastings

Two Bordeaux wine regions, six hours, eight tastings in one day

You visit two of Bordeaux's most famous wine regions in a single day with a wine-expert guide, tasting eight wines across three châteaux and walking through the UNESCO village of Saint-Emilion. Lunch and all tastings are included, plus transportation from the city center and a photo stop at the iconic Château Margaux. The fixed schedule and small-group format mean you arrive back in Bordeaux by evening without having to plan logistics yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Saint-Emilion and Margaux wine tour

• Meet guide at OLALA Bordeaux
• Van ride to Saint-Emilion village
• Guided walking tour in Saint-Emilion
• Visit Château with 3 wine tasting
• Picnic lunch at Château
• Van ride to Margaux region
• Stop for photo at Château Margaux
• Visit Grand Cru Classé Château
• Final tasting of 3 wines in Margaux
• Return to Bordeaux city center

The experience

The van leaves Bordeaux city center at a fixed time. You need to be there 15 minutes early, no exceptions, because the group moves as one. Your guide is a wine expert, not just someone who knows the route, and the drive itself becomes part of the education: as you roll through the vines toward Saint-Emilion, they're already talking about terroir, about why the left bank tastes different from the right bank, about what makes a Bordeaux wine recognizable even if you've never had one before.

Saint-Emilion is a UNESCO World Heritage village, which means the cobbled streets and stone buildings are the real thing, not restored for tourists but lived in, walked through, centuries old. Your guide takes you through it on foot, pointing out the monuments, the history embedded in the walls. Then you stop at a château in the Saint-Emilion appellation for your first tasting: three wines, and with each one the guide explains what you're tasting. The blend, the aging, the soil that shaped it. Lunch happens right there in the château: local cheeses, artisanal charcuterie, a Basque recipe in a jar, fruit compote, and a glass of the estate wine. It's not fancy, it's real, and it's the kind of meal that tastes different when you're sitting where the wine was made.

After lunch you drive to Margaux, the other major region. There's a photo stop in front of Château Margaux itself (the famous one, the building everyone recognizes), and then you move to a Grand Cru Classé estate (classified in 1855, which means it's been ranked that high for nearly 170 years) for another tasting of three wines. This is where you start to feel the difference between the two regions, between what Saint-Emilion gave you and what Margaux offers. The guide answers questions in a conversational way. It's small group, which means you're not competing to be heard.

The whole day is eight wine glasses total, a picnic, two château visits, and a walking tour of a medieval village: all included, all organized, all timed so you're back in Bordeaux by evening. You don't arrange transport between the regions, you don't figure out which château to visit, you don't negotiate entry or worry about the schedule. The guide speaks English, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and the châteaux can vary slightly depending on availability, but the structure stays the same. Children under 16 aren't allowed, which keeps the group focused on wine rather than managing a family dynamic.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from OLALA Bordeaux in the city center, van transportation with an English-speaking wine guide, a guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion village (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a visit and tasting of three wines at a Saint-Emilion château, a picnic lunch with local cheeses, artisanal charcuterie, and a glass of wine, a photo stop at Château Margaux, a visit and tasting of three wines at a Margaux Grand Cru Classé château, and return transport to Bordeaux city center. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and all eight wine tastings are included.

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Van 1Guide in English · 09:10

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Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:10

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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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Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Olala Bordeaux

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste two major Bordeaux regions in one day without arranging transport, choosing châteaux, or timing the schedule yourself: the fixed departure and small-group format handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the wine and the guide's expertise.

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Top questions

How long is the full day tour?

The tour runs the full day from Bordeaux city center. You must arrive 15 minutes before departure. The group returns to Bordeaux by evening.

What exactly is included in the wine tastings?

Eight wine glasses total: three at a Saint-Emilion château, three at a Margaux Grand Cru Classé château, and one glass with the picnic lunch.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is a picnic served at a château in Saint-Emilion, with local cheeses, artisanal charcuterie, a Basque recipe, fruit compote, and a glass of wine from the estate.

What language is the guide?

The guide conducts the tour in English.

Can children join?

No, children under 16 are not allowed. A private tour would be more suitable if you're traveling with children.

What if I'm the only person booked?

The tour requires at least 2 participants. If you're alone, the operator will contact you 24 hours before to propose an alternative.

Which châteaux will I visit?

The specific châteaux can vary, but partner estates include Château Grangey and Château Balestard la Tonelle in Saint-Emilion, and Château Siran and Château Dauzac in Margaux. Quality remains consistent.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Saint-Emilion involves a walking tour of the village, but there are no strenuous hikes.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather. Dress appropriately for the conditions.

Is there a photo stop at Château Margaux?

Yes, there's a dedicated photo stop in front of the famous Château Margaux before you move to the tasting château.