Half-day in the Médoc : 2 wineries & 6 wines
Overview
For red wine lovers!
The Médoc is one of the best-known parts of the Bordeaux wine region. Discover this area by visiting two wineries, including a Grand Cru Classé at Margaux, and taste a wide variety of wines (mainly reds).
With your local guide and in a 9-seater minivan, we'll set off to discover this exceptional region.
After driving around for 30 minutes, we'll start with a visit to the first estate to be classified as a Cru Bourgeois. You'll find out how the wines are made and how this organic vineyard is run before tasting 3 wines from the estate.
Then we'll head for the village of Margaux, where you'll visit a second estate classified as a Grand Cru 1855. After a tour of the technical facilities, you will taste 3 wines from this Médoc Grand Cru Classé.
An unforgettable experience to discover the richness of Médoc wines.
9:25 am (or 2:25 pm): meet in front of the Cité du Vin (Wine Museum). Your guide will welcome you and explain the day's programme.
9:30 am (or 2:30 pm): departure.
We begin with a visit to the winery to be classified as a Cru Bourgeois. You will discover how the wines are made and how this organic vineyard is run before tasting 3 wines from the estate (Haut-Médoc, Moulis-en-Médoc and Margaux).
Then we'll head for the village of Margaux, where you'll visit a second estate classified as a Grand Cru 1855 and growing its vines organically or biodynamically. After a tour of the technical facilities, you will taste 3 wines from this Grand Cru Classé of Margaux.
1:30 pm (or 6:30 pm): return to Bordeaux (+/- 15 min.).
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Tasting of 6 wines minimum.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit of two wineries including one in Margaux.
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
134 Quai de Bacalan
33300 Bordeaux, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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La Cite du Vin (pass by)
Ludon-Médoc
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Margaux
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Cite du Vin (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only people over the age of 18 may consume alcohol.
- Bring a bottle of water
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. Tasting of 6 wines minimum.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visit of two wineries including one in Margaux.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-day in the Médoc : 2 wineries & 6 wines is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-day in the Médoc : 2 wineries & 6 wines will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesTasting of 6 wines minimum.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit of two wineries including one in Margaux.
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only people over the age of 18 may consume alcohol.
- Bring a bottle of water
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
