Old Town & New City Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour

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

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· 4h · Bordeaux, France

Old Town & New City Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour

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 You Get With This Tour

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

Tour Itinerary

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.
5

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.

Additional Information

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.