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Bordeaux

Old Town & New City Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour

Trusted PartnerGuided Tour

Enjoy 8-10 delicious local tastings featuring chocolate, cheese, and surprise French specialties

Trusted PartnerGuided Tour

4 h


Max 10 Guests

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Pamper your palate on a small group walking tour that explores the vibrant food scene of both Bordeaux's old and new towns. You will visit 8-10 local artisans to sample hand-dipped chocolates, traditional pastries, and a variety of French cheeses paired with local wines. Your guide offers insight into the 2,000 year history of the vineyards that put this region on the map. This tour is the perfect balance of sightseeing and snacking for food lovers looking for an authentic French experience.

What's included

Expert English-speaking guide

8-10 local food tastings

Regional wine pairings

Walking tour of Bordeaux historic center

Chocolate, cheese, and pastries galore!

Guide tips

Itinerary

Meet your guide at 12 Cours du 30 Juillet, Bordeaux

Meet your guide at 12 Cours du 30 Juillet, Bordeaux, a centrally located and easy-to-find meeting point. Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth start to your tour.

Pass through the medieval gates

Follow your guide beneath towering stone arches that once protected the city during the middle ages. Pass these Gothic structures as you head toward your first savory tasting of local French specialties in the UNESCO recognized old town.

Visit the Saint-Andre Cathedral

Next, explore the area surrounding this massive 11th-century Cathedral, known for its separate bell tower. Your guide will explain its significance while you stop nearby to sample artisanal cheeses and regional wines from world-famous local vineyards.

Discover the City Hall and new town

Then, transition from the old world to the elegant 18th-century architecture of the Palais Rohan, the former Archbishop’s Palace. You will see how the city evolved into a modern cultural hub while stopping for delicate pastries and gourmet chocolates at the city's finest artisan confectionery shops.

Your tour finishes at the final tasting stop

The experience concludes at a handpicked local shop in the city center where you can enjoy a few final tasty surprises from your guide. Leave with a full stomach and the confidence to order well during the remainder of your trip.

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

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Start times are in the product’s local time

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

Meeting and drop-off point

Meet your guide at 12 Cours du 30 Juillet, Bordeaux, a centrally located and easy-to-find meeting point. Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth start to your tour.

Important Details

Good to know:

  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as some restaurants include stairs.

  • Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you.

  • Tour Changes: The specific tasting locations and itinerary may change seasonally to ensure you sample the freshest regional ingredients and products available.

  • Weather Advisory: This tour runs rain or shine, so please bring an umbrella or raincoat if the forecast predicts wet weather.

  • Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants consuming alcohol should be of legal drinking age in France (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake. Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.

Your 4-hour tour includes:

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Walking tour of Bordeaux historic center

  • 8-10 food and wine tasting stops

  • Sampling of chocolate, cheese, and pastries

  • Samples of French specialties

  • Local wine pairings

  • Maximum group size of 10

What to bring:

  • Government-issued ID

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Water bottle

  • Umbrella or rain gear

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