Bordeaux Market Food Tour with Wine & Tastings

Why settle for postcards when you can taste Bordeaux’s history in every sip and bite?

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· 3h · Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Market Food Tour with Wine & Tastings

One day in Bordeaux and you’re not eating at Marché des Capucins? Amateur move. This is the city’s belly button: overflowing with oysters that demand champagne, cheeses that could start wars, and pastries you’ll probably dream about for weeks. And the wine? Flowing like the Garonne on a rainy day. Sure, kings and revolutionaries strutted through here once, but today it’s your turn to conquer the market. Skip the guidebook, this is Bordeaux turned up to 11, one bite (and sip) at a time.

What You Get With This Tour

Expert local guide
Tastings
French cheese experience with cheesemonger
Wine
Max group of 10
Hotel pick up/drop-off
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Tour Itinerary

1

Meeting Point – Colonne de la Vigne et du Vin, Place de la Victoire
Your delicious journey begins at the heart of Bordeaux, under the Colonne de la Vigne et du Vin in lively Place de la Victoire. Meet your guide and get ready to explore the city through its most authentic flavors.
2

Sweet Start at a Local Boulangerie
Kick off the day at a beloved neighborhood bakery, where the specialty is chocolatine. This buttery pastry is a Bordeaux classic — and the perfect way to start your morning.
3

Market Charms and Charcuterie Delights
Stroll to Bordeaux’s emblematic market to discover the best regional charcuterie. Taste rare, high-quality meats and learn the stories of the local producers behind them.
4

Oysters by the Bay
Head toward the flavors of Arcachon Bay, celebrated for its fresh oysters. Enjoy them like the locals do — with a crisp, fruity white wine in a bustling market bistro. Not an oyster fan? No problem — you’ll have wonderful alternatives to savor.
5

Say Cheese!
Next, dive into France’s proud cheese-making tradition. Sample the finest local cheeses and learn the secrets of crafting world-class flavors from a passionate cheesemonger.
6

A Toast to Bordeaux Wines
End your foodie adventure with what Bordeaux does best: wine. Sip, swirl, and savor as you discover what makes this region’s wines legendary around the world.

Additional Information

Bordeaux Market Food Tour Full Description

Your 3-hours foodie adventure includes:

Expert english-speaking local guide
Fresh-from-the-oven chocolatine at a local boulangerie
Guided stroll through Bordeaux’s emblematic market
Tasting of rare and top-quality local charcuterie
Fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay paired with white wine (or tasty alternatives if oysters aren’t your thing)
A deep dive into French cheese with a local cheesemonger
Wine tasting to discover Bordeaux’s legendary grape magic
Plenty of laughs, foodie stories, and insider tips

Kick Things Off With a Chocolatine

We’re starting sweet, because why not? Your first stop is a local boulangerie where chocolatine is king. Flaky, buttery, and just enough chocolate to make you forget you promised yourself you’d “eat light on vacation.”

Markets, Meats, Oysters and Cheese, Please

Bordeaux’s market is where the real fun begins. You’ll nibble on charcuterie so good you’ll wonder why you ever settled for supermarket ham, sip white wine with Arcachon Bay oysters that practically flirt with you, and dive into gooey French cheeses that’ll make you question your lactose tolerance. Oyster-phobic? Relax, we’ve got tasty backup options.

Pour Decisions Await

This is Bordeaux, so of course the grand finale is wine. Legendary, bold, and made by people who have probably been stomping grapes since before your great-great-grandparents were born. You’ll taste, swirl, and pretend to know your tannins while secretly just enjoying the buzz.