Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Visit some superb wine estates in Saint-Emilion and cross their vineyards on an electric bike from Bordeaux!
For this day dedicated to visiting châteaux and tasting Saint-Emilion wines, a van will be waiting in Bordeaux to take you to the starting point of your electric bike tour in Saint-Emilion. Accompanied by a guide with a passion for French culture and wine, you will have the pleasure not only of discovering the charming village of Saint-Emilion and its vineyards, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also of tasting the different wines produced by 2 estates, one a family-run, small production estate, and the other a more prestigious one, in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation.
This guided electric bike tour of Saint-Emilion is open to anyone aged 16 and over who can ride a bike so you can take full advantage of the wine-growing landscapes of the Bordeaux region. You will cycle for a total of 2.5 to 3 hours over the day, just long enough to get between the châteaux on your tour. The bikes' electric assistance will be there to help you, and you will have plenty of time to recuperate during the various scheduled stops!
Ending with a tour of the village and a visit to one of the wine cellars to taste a few more wines, this guided tour of Saint-Emilion by electric bike from Bordeaux will give you an unforgettable day at the heart of Bordeaux's renowned wine heritage!
Guided tour of Saint-Emilion, including the discovery of 2 partner estates: a small production family château (vineyard) and a more prestigious château (vineyard) in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation.
Rustic Vines' partner estates include Château Bernateau, Château Moncets, Château Bonalgue, Château Yon Figeac, Château La Croizille, etc.
Course of events
- Meeting with the guide at the Rustic Vines agency in Bordeaux
- Transfer by van (about 45 minutes) to Saint-Emilion to pick up the electric bikes and start the day with a 1-hour ride through the vineyards
- Visit of the first château, followed by a tasting of 2 or 3 wines produced there (approx. 1 hour)
- Picnic break at the estate (bread, cheeses, cold cuts, vegetables, etc.), accompanied by a glass of wine (approx. 1 hour)
- Continuation of the cycle tour to a second castle (approx. 1 hour)
- Visit of the second estate (approx. 1 hours), followed by a wine tasting (2 to 3 wines)
- Guided walking tour of the village of Saint-Emilion (30 minutes)
- Wine tasting session (4 to 6 wines) in the heart of Saint-Emilion in a wine cellar (30 minutes)
- Return to Bordeaux by van (approx. 45-minute drive) and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Minimum height: 155 cm
All participants must know how to ride a bike to take part in this activity.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the departure time.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant people and people with back problems.
This activity is not suitable for people with heart problems or other serious health problems.
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
This activity depends on the weather conditions: if the weather is too bad to do the tour by bike, it will be done in a van.
The return timetable may vary due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Guide
- Electric bike
- Helmet
- Visit at the wineries
- Wine tasting
- Bottle of water
- Picnic lunch
- Transport by van
- Closed shoes
- Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
