Private tour in Bordeaux Malgosia B

Discovering Saint Emilion wine classification

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Malgosia B.

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Hello, My name is Malgosia. Originally from Poland, having spent 9 years in the US (New York City) I ended up in the world wine capital some 15 years ago. When I graduated from a law school in my native country never had I thought I'd completely change my career paths and become a certified sommelier with a diploma obtained from the reputable CAFA wine school in Bordeaux. Together with my husband we work in the wine industry. I am also a former wine boutique owner which was located in the heart of Bordeaux, and presently run my company "Private Wine Tours Bordeaux" which organizes private, bespoke tours in the Bordeaux region to appellations like Médoc, Saint Emilion, Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Sauternes et. al. But that's not all: I will be happy to take you to Cognac or organize a trip to the Arcachon Bay with a picnic on the famous Pyla Dune. I love sharing my passion for wine and history and meeting travelers from all over the world. The fact that I come from a very different background and did not grow up surrounded by wines gives me a better understanding of my clients, who most of the time visit Bordeaux for the first time and have very little or no knowledge of this region. I always encourage them to ask me questions during their learning process. I often notice how they become less and less intimidated and more and more open to very interesting conversations. I am one of very few independent guides in the region who work with very small, thus intimate groups (only 2-4 ppl) driving my new SUV (the required transportation license as well as professional insurance up-to-date). The presented programs are just suggestions of some of my tours. I will be happy to personalize each of them for you according to your individual wishes. Being a mom of a young boy my schedule changes sometimes. That is why I'd appreciate you contacting me in advance before booking a tour to confirm my availability. Looking forward to meeting you on one or more of my tours! certified sommelier former wine boutique owner organizing wine tours for over 8 years required transportation license up-to-date/required insurance up-to-date none

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Overview of your Bordeaux tour

My private wine tours feature visits to world's famous Saint Emilion vineyard in a very cozy and friendly atmosphere. I offer my tours to very small, thus intimate groups of only up to 4 people! I will guide you throughout this trip by giving you lots of interesting information that will help you understand the region and its wines. During this tour you will visit three chateaus from the Saint Emilion classification, including its latest update from 2022. If you prefer, the itinerary can include a mix of classified and non-classified, family estates. Please let me know. In between the visits we'll take a little walk in the very picturesque medieval town of Saint Emilion (UNESCO World Heritage Site) discovering its history and main monuments. You will also have a chance to sample Saint Emilion's sweet speciality - the delicious macarons. Of course there will be time for lunch.

Recent Reviews

Ross G.United States
September 2026

Excellent wine tour with Maglosia an outstanding guide. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Bordeaux and its wines. Her background in the industry added a lot to the adventure. The tastings were excellent, and her personal insights and relationships added a great deal to the experience. Appreciated her knowledge and explanations of the many regions and vineyards. Highly recommended. PS she was fun to be with during the comfortable drive and provided us a list of outstanding things to do in the city for our free time the next day.

Chris L.United States
June 2026

Malgosia was exceptional! She was communicative and thoughtful before we arrived in Bordeaux in the preparation of our tour. She picked us up from our hotel and our journey began. She explained the region and history all throughout the day and answered all of our questions. She chose three wonderful chateaus to visit and also gave us a detailed walking tour of Saint Emilion. She reserved a lovely lunch at a chateau overlooking the vineyards. At one chateau she had booked a wine and chocolate pairing which was fantastic. She saved the best for last - sharing one of her favorite chateaus with us. The day was absolutely perfect - from start to finish! I would highly recommend her services to anyone coming to the area. We hope to be back in the future and will definitely use her services when we come! Thanks for providing us such a wonderful experience!

David K.United States
October 2024

Malgosia was wonderful! We had a great day together touring St. Emilion and Pomerol. Malgosia B had everything arranged perfectly for us. Pleasant, engaging, and a wealth of knowledge about the history of the area, terroir, wines and people, Malgosia is an excellent host. I highly recommend touring with Malgosia B.

Ellen W.United States
September 2024

Malgosia Balaban gave the 4 of us a wonderful tour of Saint Emilion! She is so knowledgeable about the area and wines. The entire ride there and back was filled with interesting facts. We really got to see a lot of the wine country and had a beautiful day! Thank you, Malgosia for a great experience!

David S.United States
June 2024

Top Notch! We have done many private tours all around the world, and Malgosia stands out as one of the very best guides we've ever had. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always made sure we had a great time. Her enthusiasm and love for the places we visited were contagious, and she had a wonderful way of sharing stories and information that made everything more interesting. Malgosia was also very attentive to our needs, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves throughout the tour.

Nik S.United States
March 2024

Malgosia was excellent in planning the day and highlighting the drive and day with history, facts, and advice on how to make the most of the visits and tastings. We did not know a lot about St Emilion coming into the tour, but by the end knew a lot about the region and are inspired to continue learning. Malgosia was so friendly and we enjoyed chatting during lunches and car rides, in addition to the wonderful visits that were planned.

Your Bordeaux tour itinerary

* 9 am : Pick-up from Bordeaux (or another location upon request if possible; extra charges may apply; please contact me before booking) * 1st visit at a classified chateau, discovering the vineyards, vat rooms, learning about wine making process, all followed by wine tasting (2-3 wines); * visit/wine tasting at the 2nd estate (2-3 wines) * A little walk in the town of Saint Emilion, strolling along its paved streets and main monuments, including a short stop for a little macaron tasting * A stop for lunch (not included in the price) * final wine tasting at the 3rd estate (2-3 wines). *Return to Bordeaux around 5:30-6pm (depending on the traffic) *Each of my tours can be customized. I can also combine small family estates with the classified ones/or Pomerol. Please contact me in advance so that I can create a tour according to your expectations.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

I will drive you around in a modern, comfortable and air-conditioned Nissan Qashqai (2020) that can fit up to 4 passengers. Having 3 passengers in the back means little space but throughout the years I've been driving it nobody has yet complained about any discomfort.

What's included
Other: As I always try to pick up my clients directly from their hotels, some areas in the city are more difficult to get to by car so sometimes I need to find a convenient area where I can meet them. I will always let you know about the exact meeting location at least a day before the tour.
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Private Transportation
Services: Program creation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. *Visit fees in each winery (they usually vary between 25-40€/prs)*meals
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Tastings: visit fees at each estate
Meeting location

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

In case of the cruise terminal in Bordeaux, the meeting location is on quai Louis XVIII (along the main boulevard) and in front of the ship

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Architecture
History
Tour reference number
1061914
Languages
English
Polish
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts and those interested in exploring the Saint Emilion wine classification. It's ideal for small groups of up to 4 people who want an intimate and cozy experience. Travellers looking to connect with a local guide for deeper insights into the Bordeaux wine region will find this tour particularly rewarding.

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