Saint-Emilion city tour

1h30 to discover the essence of Saint-Émilion including the impressive monolithic church.

Follow your guide through several centuries of history! From the village's foundation in the 8th century to the French Revolution in 1789 by way of the English domination : Discover the rich past of Saint-Émilion through its main monuments.

The traditional streets, cloisters, city gate, fortifications and underground monuments have so much to tell you. Let's not forget a viewpoint to admire the beautiful sleeping city.

The underground monuments include the cave of the monk Emilion, the Chapel of the Trinity, the catacombs and the monolithic church, carved out of the rock and the largest medieval underground church in Europe.

 Another look at the city at night.

At twilight, meet our night watchman on the bell tower square and discover the city by the light of a lantern. Between shades and lights, you will be told the story of this medieval city.

During this nocturnal stroll, observe the details of the underground monuments, discover our typical steep streets and admire the city adorned with flamboyant lights.

• The schedule of night tour can vary according to the time of the year : 

- Around 9:00 pm in April, May, September, October 

- Around 10:00 pm in June, July and August 

- Other scheduling: contact us. 

• Duration: 1h30 (tour departure at the Tourist Office if not stated otherwise). 

2024 RATES

ADMISSION FEES FOR THE MONUMENTS PER PERSON

Individuals (from 1 to 9 people): €10
Groups (from 10 people): €9
Students group (from 18 years old): €7

GUIDE FEES FOR THE GROUP 

From Monday to Saturday: €147

Sunday and Bank Holidays: €176

After work hours (**) and night tour: €256

2025 RATES

ADMISSION FEES FOR THE MONUMENTS PER PERSON

Individuals (from 1 to 9 people): €11
Groups (from 10 people): €10
Students group (from 18 years old): €8

GUIDE FEES FOR THE GROUP 

From Monday to Saturday: €160

Sunday and Bank Holidays: €189

After work hours (**) and night tour: €269

General terms and conditions:

Booking must be made in advance ; the tours are available all year long (except December 25th and January 1st).

Maximum capacity: 50 people ; beyond 50 please contact us.

The group fees are from a capacity of 10 people.

Free admission to the underground monuments: 1 person free for 20 paying people ; for schools or students groups: 1 free visit allowed per accompanying adult of 10 children (max. 3 free visits for a whole group).

The fee per person (without guide) includes: admission fees to the monuments.

The fee does not include: transportation (on request) or personal expenses.

The guide fees are per guide and for one group of a maximum 50 people. These include the guide service for the whole programme as mentioned.

(**) After work hours: before 9:00 am and after 7:00 pm.