Saint-Émilion Wine Tour by E-Bike: 10+ tastings with lunch

Ten tastings across two chateaux and a wine merchant, all on electric bike through the countryside.

This e-bike wine tour in Saint-Émilion runs 7 to 8 hours from a 10:30am start, cycling through vineyards and villages with a professional English-speaking guide who shares local history and winemaking knowledge. You visit two chateaux (one family-run, one organic and over 400 years old) taste a minimum of 10 wines, eat French lunch in the château gardens with wine included, and finish at a wine merchant in the village for three more tastings. E-bikes make the hills manageable for all fitness levels, and the guide can recommend rare and aged vintages you can purchase and ship home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Saint-Émilion Wine Tour by E-Bike

• Meet at ebike center and briefing
• Cycle through French vineyards
• Tour family-run chateau and wine tasting
• Lunch in château gardens with wine
• Cycle and explore St. Emilion countryside
• Visit organic vineyard, tour and tasting
• Cycle back to bike shop and drop bikes
• Third wine tasting at wine merchant
• Tour finishes with final glass and goodbye

The experience

The day starts at 10:30am at the e-bike center with a briefing and a chance to get comfortable on the bike before you roll out into the rolling hills. The electric assist means the climbs through the vineyards don't wear you down. The point is the vines, the stories, and the wine, not the effort. By 11:30am you're at the first chateau, a family property that changes depending on the day you book, where you'll taste their Grand Cru and learn how they make it.

Lunch arrives at 12:30pm in the château gardens: proper French cuisine with wine already poured, a break built into the rhythm of the day so you're not rushing between stops. After you eat, you cycle again into the countryside to learn about the blue clay that gives Saint-Émilion its character, then arrive at the second vineyard. An organic operation that's been in the same family for over 400 years. The guide walks you through their philosophy and their approach to biodiversity, then you taste their wines. By 4pm you're cycling back to the bike shop, and at 5pm you're at a well-known wine merchant in the village itself for a third tasting of minimum three to five classified wines. This is where you can hunt for rare and old vintages if something catches you. The merchant can ship them anywhere in the world.

The tour wraps between 5 and 5:30pm. Depending on the day, there's a final glass on the house and a chance to ask your guide for recommendations before you leave. The whole day (the cycling, the two chateaux visits, the lunch, the three tastings, the merchant stop) is included. You bring a helmet. The bikes and the guide's knowledge are already there.

What’s included

• E-bike rental with helmet.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• entrance fees to both chateaux.
• tasting of 10+ wines across the two properties plus wine with lunch.
• French lunch served in the château gardens.
• three to five additional tastings at the wine merchant in the village.
• a final glass of wine at the end of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and WednesdayDepartures at 10:30 and 11:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (19 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 96 years) · Youth (17 to 18 years) · Child (14 to 16 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

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 due to bad weather or 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 nearby

Operated by BordeauxWinePilgrim

Is this one for you?Book the shared group tour if you want to meet other wine travelers and split the cost. Choose the private option if you're cycling with friends or family and want the guide's attention and stories to stay with your group.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (17 to 18 years); Child (14 to 16 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many different wines do I taste over the whole day?

You taste a minimum of 10 wines across the two chateaux, plus wine with lunch, plus three to five more at the wine merchant in the village, so 14 to 18 tastings depending on what the merchant pours. The guide can point you toward rare and aged bottles if you want to buy.

What happens if I'm not confident riding a bike?

E-bikes are suitable for all fitness levels because the electric motor does most of the work on the hills. If you book and realize you're not comfortable riding, the operator offers a refund for people who don't know how to ride. Contact them before the tour starts.

Is lunch included, and does it work for dietary restrictions?

Yes, lunch is served in the château gardens with wine included. The French cuisine is adaptable to dietary restrictions, so let the operator know when you book what you need.

Can I buy wine to take home or ship?

The final stop is at a wine merchant in Saint-Émilion village where you can purchase rare and old vintages. The merchant can arrange worldwide shipping, so you're not limited to what fits in your luggage.

What time does the tour start and finish?

You meet at the e-bike center at 10:30am. The tour finishes between 5 and 5:30pm, so plan for a full afternoon and early evening.

Is this a shared tour or can I book it private?

The standard option is a shared group tour. You can also book it as a private tour if you prefer to cycle with only your own party. Choose that option at checkout.