Bordeaux Wine Tours and Tastings

1. Decide whether you want to go on a private tour or with a group

Usually, small-group tours take up to 8 people in a minivan.  Group tours usually depart from the Office of Tourism.

I do not recommend large-group tours on a coach bus – you will spend more time waiting for others than touring and tasting. 

Private tours offer pick up in Bordeaux, you can select wineries to visit and tour at your own pace. Note that private tour price may be quoted for the group or per person. If you are staying outside of the city of Bordeaux, you can arrange pick up with private tours.

2. Pick your preferred wine region

Popular options: Medoc, Saint-Emilion, Pessac-Leognan/Graves and Sauternes.  

Medoc vs. Saint Emilion

3. Pick tour duration 

On a full-day tour you would typically visit 3 wineries and stop for lunch.  

Half-day tours to Medoc include 2 wineries, while half-day tours to Saint-Emilion include 1 winery and a visit of the town of Saint Emilion.