Do You Need to Rent a Car in Bordeaux?
The short answer is “no” if you stay in the city of Bordeaux. If you are staying outside of Bordeaux, it may be a good idea, as regional transportation is scarce and not easy to figure out.
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How to Book?
Please use the form below to submit your booking request for any number of guests.
We will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm availability and discuss your request.
You can also email us with any questions.
- Payments by major credit cards are accepted.
- Prices are set for tours with pick-up and drop-off in Bordeaux. A supplement will be charged for other pick-up locations.
- Please contact us by email with any questions, for any group sizes and tour durations.
- The chateaux tasting fees and lunch are extra and payable directly to the wineries/restaurants. We will prepare an estimate of the total fees for you before your tour.
- Transportation is included in the price estimate and paid directly to your guide/driver that we will refer and book for you.
- A booking fee will be requested to proceed with the reservations.
- Participation in any of the tours and activities offered on this site is subject to the Terms of Service and the Standard Cancellation Policy.
- Transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Personalized tour itinerary
- Bottled water
- Taxes
- Tasting fees at the wineries. They typically range between 12 and 50 euros per person for approximately 1 hour visit and tasting of 2-5 wines. Some top first growth wineries can charge up to 80-150 euros per visit and tasting. Wineries offer interesting tasting packages, food and wine pairing sessions, cooking classes and picnics. Ask us for pricing if you are interested in one of these options.
- Meals
- Gratuities
What's Next?
1. Receive Confirmation
We will confirm your date availability within 48 hours, but usually much sooner.
2. Booking Fee
We will request a booking fee in advance to go ahead with winery and transport reservations. This fee will be non-refundable.
3. Your Itinerary
We will present your detailed personalized itinerary and pick-up instructions and introduce you to your guide, who is an independent partner of Atlas Bordeaux. Most winery visits in Bordeaux are strictly by appointment. We try to go to the best wineries. If you are requesting specific wineries, it may take longer to confirm availability.
4. Welcome to Bordeaux!
Meet with your guide and enjoy the scenery and the fine wines of Bordeaux! Pay the fees of your guide/driver/chateaux/restaurant on the day of your tour.
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Private tours can be organized for any date of the week between April and October. Tours are running between November to March, but some chateaux may be closed on the weekends and between Christmas and the New Year's Day. There is limited availability of chateaux visits during the last week of April due to En Primeurs.
Kids can usually attend the chateaux tours for free. Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Some chateaux offer special visits for kids.
Some wineries require advance notice to book, it is never too early to request visits at famous chateaux. It is easier to visit top names off-season.
Small amount of walking is involved. You can expect uneven surfaces and multiple stairs.
Contact us about for information on multi-day tours and other custom options.
Advise us of any specific dietary requirements.
Group Tours
If you are looking for small-group Bordeaux tours rather than private tours, here are some suggestions.
Medoc Group Wine Tours
Saint-Emilion Group Wine Tours
How to Get from Paris to Bordeaux?
The best way to get from Paris to Bordeaux is a 2-hour high-speed TGV train departing from Paris Gare Montparnasse.
Alternatively, take a flight from Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport to Bordeaux Merignac.
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