Private Bordeaux Guided Tour & Saint‑Émilion Wine Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- 2-hours Guided Walking Tour of Bordeaux
- Official Licensed Tour guide
- Afternoon Saint-Émilion wine tour & village vist
- Visit & wine tasting in a Saint-Emilion or Pomerol Winery
Full description
Discover the elegance of Bordeaux on a tailored private walking tour, where you’ll stroll through historic streets and admire stunning architecture. With an official licensed guide, you’ll delve into the region's rich history and then venture to Saint-Émilion for an afternoon of exceptional wine tasting. Visit a Grand Cru winery, where delightful flavors and expert insights await, making this experience truly memorable. Perfect for luxury travelers, this intimate tour promises a unique understanding of Bordeaux’s wine heritage.
Private Bordeaux City and Saint-Émilion Wine Tour - Full Day
Combine Bordeaux's UNESCO World Heritage landmarks with a Saint-Émilion wine tour on this private full-day experience. Start with a guided walking tour of Bordeaux's historic center, including Place des Quinconces, the Golden Triangle, Place de la Bourse, and the Water Mirror. After free time for lunch, travel to the prestigious Right Bank wine region for château visits and Merlot wine tastings in Saint-Émilion or Pomerol. Enjoy hotel pickup, certified guide expertise, and personalized attention throughout your day.
Morning Guided Walking Tour of Bordeaux
Meet your certified guide at your Bordeaux hotel or the centrally located Tourism Office and begin exploring the city's most famous landmarks. Visit Place des Quinconces, one of Europe's largest public squares featuring the Monument to the Girondins and statues of Montesquieu and Montaigne, built on the former site of Château Trompette fortress. Continue to the Golden Triangle, the luxury heart of Bordeaux defined by elegant boulevards including Cours de l'Intendance and centered on Place de la Comédie with the magnificent Grand Théâtre, an 18th-century neoclassical masterpiece designed by Victor Louis. Walk to Place de la Bourse on the Garonne River to see the world-famous Miroir d'Eau (Water Mirror), plus the Gothic Cathedral of Saint-André and Pey Berland Tower. After your guided tour, enjoy free time for lunch at recommended local restaurants before departing for Saint-Émilion.
Afternoon Saint-Émilion and Pomerol Wine Tour
Travel to the Saint-Émilion wine region, one of Bordeaux's most prestigious Right Bank appellations where Merlot dominates the blends with Cabernet Franc. The area's cooler, clay-limestone soils create rich, elegant wines that mature faster than Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon, typically ready to drink within 4-8 years while offering excellent aging potential in top vintages.
Your tour may also include Pomerol, a neighboring appellation with gravel and clay soils producing some of the world's most sought-after Merlot-based wines. Visit pre-booked châteaux for guided tours and expert-led tastings, learning about Right Bank terroir, viticulture, and winemaking traditions. Your certified guide provides personalized commentary and full attention throughout this private experience, ensuring a memorable day combining Bordeaux culture and exceptional wine.
Included / Excluded
- Guided Walking tour of Bordeaux
- English speaking licensed tour guide
- Winery tour and tasting in the afternoon
- Tasting fees
- Saint-Emilion village visit
- Meals, drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance, expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
Bordeaux Guided Walking Tour
Meet your guide and begin your guided walking tour
Depart for Saint-Émilion
After your walking tour, depart for Saint-Emilion
Important information
Know before you book
- Full-day tour combining Bordeaux city walking tour and wine region visit
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
- Restaurant reservations available upon request at time of booking
- Wine château visits pre-booked in Saint-Émilion or Pomerol regions
- Hotel pickup included from Bordeaux city center accommodations
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for Bordeaux city cobblestones and vineyards
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
- Morning portion is 2-3 hours guided walking; afternoon is wine tour
- Camera recommended for Water Mirror, Grand Théâtre, and vineyards
- Total duration approximately 8 hours with lunch break included
Cancellation policy
Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. 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 30 days before the service, 100% refund > From less than 30 days to 15 days before the service, 20% fee > From 14 days to 4 days before the service, 50% fee > From 3 days before the service, 100% fee
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
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.