Old Town & New City Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour

Meet your guide at Place des Quinconces

Your tour begins at one of the largest city squares in Europe, where your guide introduces you and your fellow travelers to the grand scale and history of Bordeaux. This tour includes 8-10 seasonally changing food stops as you weave through historic monuments. This ensures you enjoy the best Bordeaux has to offer at the time of 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.