Saint-Émilion: E-Bike Wine Tour & Medieval Village

Pedal Through Bordeaux Vineyards, Stop at Two Wineries, Taste in a Medieval Town

You cycle through Saint-Émilion vineyards on an electric bike, stop at two family-run estates for guided tours and tastings, eat a picnic lunch at the first winery, and spend an afternoon in the medieval village with a final tasting before returning to Bordeaux. The e-bike removes the physical strain of covering the region, and the fixed itinerary means you don't have to arrange transport, book wineries separately, or figure out timing yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Saint-Emilion wine tour with cycling

• Meet guide in Bordeaux
• Drive to Saint-Emilion region
• Take ebikes and cycle vineyards
• Visit first family-run estate
• Wine tasting at first estate
• Picnic lunch at winery
• Cycle to second winery
• Visit second wine estate
• Wine tasting at second estate
• Free time in Saint-Emilion village
• Wine tasting in village
• Return to Bordeaux

The experience

Hands grip the handlebars, feet settle on the pedals, and then the motor kicks in, and you realize you're about to cover serious ground without the usual effort. That's the e-bike part of this Saint-Émilion day tour, and it changes everything about how you move through the wine region. Your guide meets you in Bordeaux at 9:30 am and drives the group out to the vineyards, where the real riding starts at 10:30. From there, you're on quiet country lanes, the kind where you hear gravel under the tires and can actually talk to the person next to you. The electric assist means you're not grinding uphill or arriving at the first château already tired.

The first winery is a family-run estate: the kind where someone's actually there to show you around, not just pour and disappear. You get a proper tour of the property and then taste their wines, which lands around 11:30. By 12:30, you're sitting down to a picnic lunch at the same place: French cheeses, cold cuts, bread, vegetables, the straightforward stuff that tastes different when you're in a vineyard. Then you ride again, maybe 45 minutes to the next château, arriving around 2:30 for a second visit and tasting. The pace lets you actually absorb what you're seeing instead of rushing through a checklist.

At 4 pm you roll into Saint-Émilion itself, the UNESCO-listed medieval village that's the reason half the people on this tour wanted to come in the first place. Your guide takes you through the stone streets, points out the historic monuments and the hidden viewpoints, and you get free time to wander and take photos. There's another wine tasting in the village. This one in the heart of it, where the buildings are centuries old and the wine tastes like it belongs there. The drive back to Bordeaux leaves at 6 pm, and you're done by evening, which means you can actually have dinner without collapsing.

The whole thing is eight hours door-to-door, and the e-bikes do the heavy lifting so you're not wrecked by hour five. Water and a helmet are included. If the weather turns bad, they have rain gear. If it's really foul, the cycling portion switches to a van. The guide speaks English and knows the region well enough to give you tips for what to do in Bordeaux afterward.

What’s included

• Use of an electric bicycle and helmet, bottled water, lunch (picnic at the first winery with French cheeses, cold cuts, bread, and vegetables), wine tastings at two châteaux and in Saint-Émilion village, guided tours of both estates and the medieval village, and an English-speaking guide. All fees and taxes are included. In case of rain, ponchos are provided.
• in severe weather, the cycling portion may be replaced with van transport.

Before you book

Lasts 8h–9h, from € 185 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: 20 Sep 2027

Book up to2h before

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

GroupUp to 10 · max 8 per booking

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.

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?Book this if you want to see the Saint-Émilion wine region and medieval village in one day without renting a car, arranging winery visits separately, or managing your own timing: the e-bike removes the physical strain of covering the distance, and the fixed schedule keeps everything coordinated.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup from Bordeaux is at 9:30 am. You return by 6 pm.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist?

You should be a confident cyclist, but the electric assist handles most of the effort. The route uses quiet country roads, not steep terrain.

What if the weather is bad?

Rain gear and ponchos are provided. In severe weather, the cycling portion can be replaced with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Is lunch included?

Yes. You have a picnic lunch at the first winery with French cheeses, cold cuts, bread, and vegetables.

How many wineries do we visit?

Two. You get a guided tour and tasting at each, plus a third tasting in Saint-Émilion village.

Is wine included in the price?

Yes. Wine tastings at both châteaux and in the village are included, along with bottled water.

What's the minimum height requirement?

You must be at least 155 cm (about 5'1") to fit the e-bikes.

Can I do this tour if I'm pregnant or have back problems?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries. Check with the operator if you have health concerns.

Is hotel pickup included?

The tour includes pickup from Bordeaux city center at 9:30 am. Confirm your exact pickup location when you book.