Saint-Emilion e-bike tour: 2 chateaux, wine tastings

You taste wine at two working chateaux, not just in a shop.

An electric bike tour of Saint-Emilion's vineyards and UNESCO-listed village, departing from the town center at 10:30 am. You visit two family-run estates with tastings and a picnic lunch at one of them, then return to the village for a guided walk and a final tasting. The tour runs 6.5 hours with a small group, a guide in English, and all wine included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Electric bike tour with wine tastings

• Meet guide at Rustic Vines shop
• Ride to first winery
• Visit family estate and wine tasting
• Picnic lunch with wine at winery
• Visit second chateau and wine tasting
• Ride back to village
• Guided walking tour of village
• Wine tasting in village

The experience

Meet your guide at the Rustic Vines shop in the heart of Saint-Emilion and ride electric bikes through the vineyards at a leisurely pace. The bikes handle the rolling terrain without effort, so you can focus on the landscape and the guide's commentary instead of the climb. You'll pass working wineries and stop at a family-run estate around 11:30 am for a tour of their facilities and a tasting of their wines.

Lunch happens at the first chateau at 12:30 pm. A picnic with a glass of wine included, eaten where you can see the vines. After eating, you ride to a second chateau for another tour and tasting session starting at 2:30 pm. The pace stays relaxed throughout. The electric assist means even riders with moderate fitness can keep up without strain.

You return to Saint-Emilion village by 3:30 pm for a guided walking tour of the medieval streets and architecture, finishing with a wine tasting in the village center around 4 pm. Bottled water is provided throughout the day, and the guide speaks English. The tour is subject to favorable weather, with a backup plan in place if conditions turn.

What’s included

• Tour guide in English.
• electric bicycle and helmet.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• wine tastings at both chateaux and in the village.
• picnic lunch with a glass of wine at the first estate.
• guided walking tour of the medieval village.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Lasts 6h 30m, from € 165 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 24 Sep 2027

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

GroupUp to 10

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rustic Vines

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a leisurely pace on electric bikes and involves 6.5 hours of riding, tasting and walking, so it suits riders with moderate fitness who are comfortable on a bike and want to taste wine at working estates rather than in a tasting room. If you prefer a faster pace or want to avoid cycling altogether, look for a van-based wine tour instead.

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Top questions

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.

What's the difference between the two chateaux I visit on this tour?

Both are family-run estates where you get a full tour of their facilities and taste their wines. The first one, visited around 11:30 am, is where you also have your picnic lunch. The second, around 2:30 pm, is a separate stop for another tasting and tour of their cellars and vineyards.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this electric bike tour?

You must be a confident cyclist, though the electric assist handles most of the effort on the rolling vineyard terrain. The operator recommends a moderate level of physical fitness and requires a minimum height of 155 cm. Riders with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy are not recommended for this tour.

Is the wine tasting included in the price, or do I pay extra?

All wine tastings and the glass of wine with your picnic lunch are included in the tour price. You'll taste at both chateaux and again in the village, plus water and the picnic itself.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions, but the operator has a backup plan in place if conditions turn. Contact them directly about what the alternative arrangement looks like for your specific date.

How much cycling do I actually do, and how much time do I spend tasting and eating?

You cycle between stops in the morning and return to the village in the afternoon, but most of the 6.5-hour day is spent at the two chateaux (tours and tastings), the picnic lunch, the village walking tour, and the final tasting. The riding itself is at a leisurely pace with electric assist, so it's not strenuous.

Where exactly do I meet the guide, and what time should I arrive?

Meet your guide at the Rustic Vines shop located in the heart of Saint-Emilion village at 10:30 am. The shop is in the medieval village center, so you can arrive a few minutes early to find it.