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A wonderful fun day out exploring vineyards on both sides of Bordeaux which is why we picked this tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, easy going and friendly. The vineyards we visited were very welcoming. - 12 Août 2026 

We booked a half day winery tour to Saint Emilion. We did the morning slot because of the heat and it ended up being a perfect outing. Hugo was our tour guide and was so knowledgeable about everything. There were only four of us on the tour which made it even better. The chateau was stunning and the wine was perfect. We learned so much. Definitely recommend this tour and Hugo! - 08 Août 2026 

Contratamos o tour Saint-Emilion e Margaux, isto é, o mais completo. Incluía visita ao vilarejo de Saint-Emilion, a três Chateaux, com almoço incluído.
A visita ao vilarejo é imperdível para quem está em Bordeaux.
As vinícolas escolhidas (Chateaux) agradaram pela recepção dos anfitriões e pela quantidade dos vinhos servidos, especialmente os Grand Crus.
O almoço é bem simples, não espere muito da comida.
Por fim, destacamos o profissionalismo e a simpatia da Mia, a motorista e guia do nosso grupo. Ela deu uma aula de enologia da região com leveza e muita atenção.
Passamos um dia muito agradável. Recomendo sem hesitar. - 07 Août 2026 

Great tour guide with Valentin to St-Emilion half day!!! Very professional guy and friendly!! Don t hesitate it wortn it!! :) - 05 Août 2026 

This full day wine tour was well worth the money. Our guide shared his knowledge about the region’s history, winemaking techniques and answered all of our silly questions. The Olala guides choose which wineries to visit, giving you a true insider’s view of Bordeaux. The best surprise was right at the start of the day with our stop in the charming village of St. Emilion, which had postcard-perfect views around every corner. Met some lovely people, ate a delicious lunch, and tasted some special wines. - 02 Août 2026 

As a group of 6 visiting Bordeaux and Saint Emilion for the first time, Olala was tres magnificent! Valentin was our guide for 3 of the 4 days. He was fantastic! Valentin was professional, prompt, knowledgeable, funny, and extremely helpful. We were very sad to leave at the end of the week. Margot was our guide for our first day in Saint Emilion. Her knowledge of the underground church is amazing. We learned so much. Thank you to Olala for helping us create fantastic memories! - 13 Juil 2026 

We went on a half day tour of the Medoc region, visiting two chateaux for tours and wine tastings. Renee was our driver and guide for the afternoon and he was very friendly, knowledgable and a perfect guide. Thank you for a great afternoon in the 39 degree heat of Bordeaux! - 12 Juil 2026 

We had an exceptional tour with Xavier to St Emilion. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the wine in this area, he has wonderful relationships with small chateaus (vineyards) that are not open to the public. Each visit was very intimate. They keep the number participants small. The date we went was exceptionally hot and he made sure we got back to our ship without having to stand in the heat waiting for a taxi, really above and beyond. And St Emillion is a charming and beautiful place to visit. Highly recommend this company. - 12 Juil 2026 

This was our third tour with Olala. We absolutely love it. Xavier has been our guide, the last two at our request, for all three. He is very knowledgeable and fun. I highly recommend these tours! The wineries were great.i am not sure why this didn't post last year. I went to do a review for this year. July 2026. We did the full day both banks, again with Xavier, he did not disappoint. We had a great group and a perfect day. Thank you for another great trip. We will see you in the fall if we can, otherwise, we will see you next year. - 12 Juil 2026 

We had a fantastic day trip to Saint Emilion and tastings at two chateaus, and also had the chance to visit the monolitic church. Our guide Gaspard knew a lot about winemaking, about the history of the region and was always friendly! We are very grateful for this great guidance! - 08 Juil 2026 

I generally avoid wine tastings because I know nothing about wine and find them boring, but this experience changed that. Hugo was an amazing sommelier and guide, teaching us so much about the Bordeaux regions and what to look out for, then guiding us to our own opinions (instead of just telling us what we should be smelling & tasting). A highlight of our time in Bordeaux. Merci Hugo! - 08 Juil 2026 

i had antoine and he was absolutely amazing. honestly made the whole experience so much better, he was so funny and nice and definitely loves what he does! if i’m ever in Bordeaux again i will 100% come again!! - 05 Juil 2026 

Les locaux sont agréables et hyper central, la masterclass est super intéressante et ludique, bref on en redemande!!! - 03 Juil 2026 

The Saint-Émilion full day tour was fantastic! Our guide, Margot, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The van was clean and air conditioned. The stops were well-timed and the three chateaux chosen complemented each other. We had lunch in a beautiful shady spot in the vineyard, catered by a local chef. All in all, it was a wonderful experience and we would happily book another tour with them! - 01 Juil 2026 

Wonderful tour! Our tour guide Sylvie is very knowledgeable and personable. The tour included a visit of the town of Saint Emilion and 2 wineries. We had a picnic style lunch at one of the wineries where we sat outside under a 100 year old magnolia tree with amazing food and wine. Sylvie was constantly giving us the history of our whereabouts and all the helpful information about the region of Bordeaux. Merci Sylvie! - 28 Juin 2026 

We had a great time on our day trip in Bordeaux wine country. Our guide Valentin was very knowledgeable and taught us some cool historical facts about the region. Our guides at each vineyard all taught us something new about the winemaking process in addition to the history of their individual chateau. All the wines were fabulous and the scenery gorgeous. However, the lunch left something to be desired. Was a truly unforgettable experience and one I highly recommend! - 26 Juin 2026 

Fantastic wine tour and a wonderful experience. Mia was exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Bordeaux and its wines. She made the day enjoyable and engaging from start to finish. Highly recommend Olala Wine Tours and especially Mia! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 23 Juin 2026 

Brilliant wine tasting tour, very knowledgable host and great experience - 22 Juin 2026 

Full-day excursion to Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux – absolutely fantastic!

Highly recommended. The tour starts in Bordeaux in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan for 8 people. After a 50-minute drive, you arrive in Saint-Émilion, where you have about 45 minutes of free time to stroll around and explore the village.

We visited three châteaux, each with its own wine tasting:

Château Chatelet (tasting of 3 wines)
Château Chauvin (tasting of 4 wines)
Château Haut Rocher (tasting of 3 wines)

Lunch was included at Château Chauvin.

Our guide, Gaspar, was absolutely outstanding — a perfect 10/10! He made the trip both enjoyable and informative, providing excellent explanations throughout the day and always making sure to adapt to the needs and interests of the group. A truly memorable experience.
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Excursión de día completo a Saint Emilion desde Burdeos espectacular !! ...
Merece mucho la pena, la excursión comienza en Burdeos en una furgoneta de 8 personas, cómoda y con aire acondicionado, tras 50 min se llega a Saint Emilion con tiempo libre para pasear durante 45 min.

Visitamos 3 chateaus con cata en cada uno de ellos: Chatelet (cata de 3 vinos), Chauvin (cata de 4 vinos) y Haut Rocher (cata de 3 vinos) incluyendo comida en Chauvin.

Gaspar, el guía, absolutamente genial, un 10 !!, hizo el viaje muy ameno, con muy buenas explicaciones y siempre atento a como adaptarse a los clientes. - 22 Juin 2026 

We had the best time and Hugo was amazing!! Highly recommend. - 21 Juin 2026