Gaillac wine tour from Toulouse: Two tastings, half day

Gaillac's oldest grape varieties taste different at each winery because the soil changes across the region.

A half-day small group wine tour from Toulouse to Gaillac, one of France's oldest wine regions, with tastings at two carefully selected wineries and an English-speaking driver-guide. The tour includes travel in a premium air-conditioned minivan, pickup and drop-off at a central Toulouse meeting point, and guided tastings of local varieties like Braucol, Duras, Mauzac and Loin de l'Oeil. The tour runs four hours and is limited to a small group. Minimum age is 18. Snacks are not provided during tastings to preserve the wine's flavor, so eat before you depart.

Step-by-step itinerary

Gaillac Wine Region Half Day Tour

• Meet English-speaking driver-guide
• Travel to Gaillac wine region
• Visit first winery and learn grape varieties
• Enjoy guided wine tasting at first winery
• Visit second winery and explore wines
• Enjoy guided wine tasting at second winery
• Relax on return drive to Toulouse

The experience

What makes a wine region worth the drive? Gaillac has been making wine since the 2nd century B.C., and the vines still grow on the same rolling slopes north of Toulouse. You'll travel there in a premium air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide who knows the local grapes (Braucol, Duras, Mauzac, Loin de l'Oeil), and why they taste the way they do. The group stays small, so the pace is yours and the guide can answer what you actually want to know.

Two wineries are on the itinerary, chosen for what they show about Gaillac's range. At each one, you taste guided tastings that move through the reds, whites and sparkling varieties the region produces. The tasting fees are included, and the guide walks you through what you're tasting instead of leaving you to guess. After the second winery, you relax on the drive back to Toulouse, arriving at your meeting point with the afternoon still ahead of you.

The four-hour window means you leave Toulouse in the morning and return by early afternoon. Bring a good breakfast or lunch beforehand: snacks aren't part of the tasting experience in France, and the wineries preserve the wine's flavor by keeping the palate clear. If you want to tip the driver-guide, you can arrange that at checkout.

What’s included

• Travel in a premium air-conditioned minivan.
• pickup and drop-off at a central Toulouse meeting point.
• an English-speaking driver-guide expert in Gaillac wines.
• guided tastings at two local wineries.
• and tastings of Gaillac's red, white and sparkling varieties.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

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

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Ophorus

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste Gaillac's range in a morning without building the day yourself: the minivan, the two wineries and the tastings are set, so you show up and the guide handles the route and the pours.

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Top questions

How long does the tour take and when do I get back to Toulouse?

The tour runs four hours total, including travel time to and from Gaillac and tastings at both wineries. You'll return to your central Toulouse meeting point by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day open.

What grape varieties will I taste in Gaillac?

Gaillac is known for local varieties like Braucol, Duras, Mauzac and Loin de l'Oeil. The two wineries on the tour showcase these grapes in reds, whites and sparkling wines, and the guide explains what makes each one distinct.

Is lunch or food included during the wine tastings?

Snacks are not provided during tastings: French wineries keep the palate clear to preserve the wine's flavor. Eat a good breakfast or lunch before you depart so you're comfortable during the tastings.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the meeting point?

You'll meet your driver-guide at a central meeting point in Toulouse and travel together in the premium air-conditioned minivan to Gaillac. Pickup and drop-off at that meeting point are included. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 18. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Can I tip the driver-guide?

Gratuities for the driver-guide are optional and can be arranged at checkout.