Graves Wine Tour Private Half Day Trip From Bordeaux
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the heart of Bordeaux’s famed wine regions
- Discover 2 selected Wineries of the Graves wine region
- Pre-Booked Visits to a Selection of Wineries.
- Tour can be customized to suit your interests.
- English-speaking, local guides expert in Bordeaux Wines
Full description
Private Half-Day Graves Wine Tour from Bordeaux
Discover the historic Graves wine region and prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation on a private half-day wine tour from Bordeaux. This expertly guided tour includes visits to two châteaux for red and dry white Bordeaux wine tastings with a certified wine expert guide. Graves is the only Bordeaux region producing world-class red and white wines from the same gravelly terroir.
Explore the Ancient Graves Wine Region
The Graves wine region is one of Bordeaux's oldest appellations, named after its gravelly soil that produces distinctive wines. Located on the Left Bank of the Garonne River south of Bordeaux, this historic region has been producing wine since Roman times. Your private tour departs at 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM from your Bordeaux hotel in a premium air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with an expert driver-guide.
Discover Pessac-Léognan home of Château Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan is the prestigious northern sub-appellation of Graves, home to all 16 Graves Crus Classés including the legendary Château Haut-Brion—the only non-Médoc estate in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The gravelly soils produce elegant red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, plus some of Bordeaux's finest dry white wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Visit Two Châteaux with Guided Tours and Tastings
This tour includes pre-booked visits to two Graves or Pessac-Léognan châteaux with guided tours of vineyards, cellars, and winemaking facilities. Each visit includes a commented wine tasting where your expert guide teaches you to evaluate wines by sight, aroma, taste, and structure. Tasting fees are included, with typically 3 to 5 wines per château.
Taste Exceptional Red and Dry White Graves Wines
Graves produces both exceptional red wines and Bordeaux's finest dry whites. Red Graves wines blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc for complexity and aging potential. Dry white Graves wines crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon are celebrated for aromatic intensity, mineral character, and longevity. Pessac-Léognan whites are considered among the world's greatest dry white wines.
Private Tour Tailored to Your Interests
As a fully private tour, the experience adapts to your pace and wine knowledge level. Your expert guide customizes commentary for first-time visitors or experienced enthusiasts. The tour can focus on specific interests including organic estates or white wine production, and your guide provides local recommendations for restaurants and wine shops.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pick up from Bordeaux or surrounding area.
- Enjoy live commentaries from your wine expert guide.
- Reservations for 2 selected wineries of the Graves.
- Travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans.
- Tasting fees
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance, expenses.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Itinerary
Bordeaux
Pick up at your accommodation in Bordeaux or surrounding area
Winery
Visit & wine tasting at 1st winery
Meeting point
Pick up at hotel in Bordeaux or surrounding area.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure; no refund after
- Price includes hotel pickup within Bordeaux and 30 km surrounding area
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
- Not wheelchair accessible due to winery terrain and cellar facilities
Know before you go
- Minimum drinking age 18 years old.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for vineyard and cellar tours
- Typically 3 to 5 wines tasted per château; varies by estate
- Bring euros for optional wine purchases at châteaux visited
- Tour runs rain or shine; vehicle is climate-controlled year-round
Cancellation policy
We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: Up to 48 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. 48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund. No show - no refund.
Reviews
Great experience, guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Victor brought us around the different sites and showed us so many cool sites
Alex was the most experienced, knowledgeable, and chilled tour guide of all the 5 tour guides we experienced. We learned a lot from him about the culture, history, and geology of the region. He also provided great context to understand the regions' wines. This tour to Cassis and the calanques was beautiful and would get a 5 stars if it weren't for the fact that this expensive tour did not include lunch. The wine tasting was good but I had better in Bordeaux and it included lunch.
Matt was an awesome tour guide. His passion for D-day made the experience that much better. He was very knowledgeable. Even my children were glued to his every word. Great experience!
Additional information
This private half-day Graves wine tour is ideal for white wine enthusiasts and travelers seeking to explore Bordeaux beyond the famous Médoc and Saint-Émilion regions. It suits couples, families, and small groups (up to 8 passengers) who want to taste both exceptional red and dry white Bordeaux wines from the same historic terroir.
The tour appeals to wine lovers interested in discovering Pessac-Léognan classified estates and learning about gravelly soils' influence on wine character. With flexible morning or afternoon departures and a 4-hour duration, it's perfect for short-stay visitors, cruise passengers, and travelers who value personalized experiences with expert guidance and convenient Bordeaux pickup.
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.