Private Family Tour in Saint-Émilion : Village and Vineyards

About this tour

Spend a full day exploring Saint-Émilion's UNESCO-listed medieval lanes and surrounding vineyards with your family. A private guide tailors the experience to your children's ages, taking you through the village's narrow streets and stone buildings before heading to a working winery. Adults taste wines whilst children try grape juice and play vineyard games—everyone learns something. Six to seven hours, private transport included, no rushing between tour groups.

Highlights

• Medieval village streets and historic architecture at your own pace
• Winery visit with separate activities for kids and adults
• WSET-certified wine expert guides tastings for grown-ups
• Grape juice tasting and vineyard scavenger hunt for children
• Private vehicle with air conditioning and flexible timing
• Sensory games and educational activities designed for families

What to expect

Your guide meets you and drives the family to Saint-Émilion, where you walk the cobbled village together—they'll point out the Monolithic Church, old towers, and explain the region's history while keeping children engaged. After an hour or so exploring, you head to a local winery. Here the tour splits naturally: adults learn how grapes become wine and taste a few bottles with proper commentary, whilst children handle sensory activities—smelling different aromas, tasting the juice before fermentation, hunting for hidden items among the vines. It's not a stiff formal affair; your guide reads the room and adjusts if kids tire or want to linger somewhere.

Good to know

Bring comfortable walking shoes for cobbled terrain. Infant car seats are available; pushchairs work fine in the village though some narrow alleys require lifting. Water provided; pack snacks for children or plan lunch in the village after (not included). Suitable for all fitness levels—mostly flat walking with gentle slopes.