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Full-day Saint-Emilion: Village, Undergrounds and Châteaux

By OT Bordeaux
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Activity location

  • Château Balestard La Tonnelle
    • Balestard
    • 33330, Saint-Émilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 12 Cr du 30 Juillet
    • 12 Cours du 30 Juillet
    • 33000, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wine tastings
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years - teenagers, children, babies are not accepted
  • Please note the tour is conducted in English and French at the same time

What you can expect

Just an hour from Bordeaux, explore the medieval town of Saint-Émilion, surrounded by 5,500 hectares of vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999!

Depart at 9:45 a.m. from the Bordeaux Tourist Office. Visit a Grand Cru Classé château with a tasting of two wines. Enjoy a panoramic terrace with breathtaking vineyard views.

Stroll through the UNESCO-listed village at your own pace, discovering cloisters, chapels, and hidden squares. Take time for lunch as you wish.

In the afternoon, enjoy an exclusive underground tour, unveiling Saint-Émilion’s limestone heritage and Europe’s largest medieval monolithic church.
Finish with a tasting of three wines at Château Champion and share a friendly moment with its passionate winemaker.

Return to Bordeaux at 5:15 p.m. with unforgettable memories!

Activity itinerary

Château Balestard La Tonnelle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The guide will take you to the vat room and the barrel cellar, explaining the winemaking process; a tasting of two wines from the estate will be offered to conclude the tour.
Saint-Emilion
  • 2h
Free time to wander around the village and to lunch as you wish .
Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The underground monuments of Saint-Émilion include a vast network of caves, catacombs, and the impressive Monolithic Church, carved directly into the limestone rock. These hidden treasures reveal the town's rich religious and historical heritage, dating back to the 8th century.
Chateau Champion
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Tasting of 3 wines and friendly moment with the winemaker.

Location

Activity location

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    Château Balestard La Tonnelle
    • Balestard
    • 33330, Saint-Émilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    12 Cr du 30 Juillet
    • 12 Cours du 30 Juillet
    • 33000, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France