Bordeaux Essentials - Full day tour with gourmet picnic lunch
Overview
Wine tasting in Bordeaux couldn’t be better than our Graves and Saint-Emilion tour, which is truly the ultimate French lifestyle experience.
In just one day you’ll discover the richness and remarkable diversity of Bordeaux wines. First you’ll visit a prestigious winery in the Graves area, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch amongst the vines, where you’ll be savoring local charcuterie and cheeses with château wines under the warm south west sun! The wine tour continues in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, tasting several world-renowned red wines.
We can guarantee that by the end of your journey with us, you’ll know all there is to know about Bordeaux wines. An exclusive tour that will not disappoint to impress your taste buds and give you a real sense of life in France!
What's Included
- An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique
- Visits and wine tastings at three wineries
- Transportation in air-conditioned minivan
- 3 winery stops and up to 10 tastings including red and white
- Gourmet picnic style lunch at a chateau locally made with a glass of wine
- Local english speaking guide
- Bottled water For the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water & refills will be available at the chateaus.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Cours du 30 Juillet
33000 Bordeaux, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Bordeaux
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Pessac
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint-Emilion
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint-Emilion
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Pomerol
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- We recommend comfortable shoes for Saint Emilion
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request 72 hour prior the tour. Please note we cannot guarantee vegan catering
- The minimum number of people for each tour is 2. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum is not reached and proceed to a full refund.
- IMPORTANT! All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.
- Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique.
- Visits and wine tastings at three wineries.
- Transportation in air-conditioned minivan.
- 3 winery stops and up to 10 tastings including red and white.
- Gourmet picnic style lunch at a chateau locally made with a glass of wine.
- Local english speaking guide.
- Bottled water. For the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water & refills will be available at the chateaus.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bordeaux Essentials - Full day tour with gourmet picnic lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique
- Visits and wine tastings at three wineries
- Transportation in air-conditioned minivan
- 3 winery stops and up to 10 tastings including red and white
- Gourmet picnic style lunch at a chateau locally made with a glass of wine
- Local english speaking guide
- Bottled waterFor the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water & refills will be available at the chateaus.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- We recommend comfortable shoes for Saint Emilion
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request 72 hour prior the tour. Please note we cannot guarantee vegan catering
- The minimum number of people for each tour is 2. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum is not reached and proceed to a full refund.
- IMPORTANT! All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.
- Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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