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Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour
About this experience
We don't believe in "cookie-cutter" experiences and neither should you! We provide the most personalized tours possible, meaning every tour we give is never the same. With the exception of a few must-try foods, the rest is built around YOU and what you're curious about tasting. Groups are kept small and led by an incredibly knowledgeable guide. Did you know baguettes are some of the worst bread in France and you should be asking for something else? Did you know there are seasons for cheese? Would you like to have someone explain the regions of French wine? Our guides can do this because they are former chefs, food writers, and wine experts - not a student who has memorized a script. You'll be strolling through Old Bordeaux, with its magnificent medieval architecture and cobblestone streets, sampling the best Bordeaux has to offer. We have selected only the highest quality shops to showcase and portion sizes are generous.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 15min
The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and is divided into two parts. The first half has you visiting the best artisanal shops in the city - specifically an artisanal bakery, fromagerie, butcher and cannele pastry shop. You will sample a few items along the way but the main event happens during the second half of the tour. You will enjoy a seated wine, cheese and charcuterie pairing for a grand finale at a wine cellar/wine shop. As we are walking, we'll point out a few historical landmarks in Old Town Bordeaux from the Camino de Santiago to the Grosse Cloche - one of the most recognized monuments of Bordeaux.
Stop 2 · 15min
Our standard tour starts at the Cinema Utopia and is about 1 km broken up over a leisurely hour and half, before the seated wine pairing. There are spots to sit and rest along the way and the distance can even be further reduced if there is someone on the tour who is elderly or mobility impaired.
What’s included
- Sampling the best shops in Bordeaux: an artisanal bakery, butcher, cheese, cannele, and wine shop
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Generous portions of wine, cheese, charcuterie, and other tasting samples are included
- Our unique format: enjoy a grand finale + pairing at a wine cellar/shop the second half of the tour
- Gluten free clients need to alert us in advance
- A personalized tour: every tour is different because it is based on the foods YOU are curious about
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour
Starting point: Cinéma Utopia, 5 Pl. Camille Jullian, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Chocolate replaces Charcuterie
Meet at the Grand Theater: A visit to the oldest and most beautiful chocolate shop replaces charcuterie on this tour. Starting point: Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre, Pl. de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Meeting & pickup
- The day before your tour you will receive a photo and the phone number of your guide. Please check the email you used for your booking. The photo is an image you need to download as it cannot be sent as an attachment.
- The day before your tour you will receive a photo and the phone number of your guide. Please check the email you used for your booking. The photo is an image you need to download as it cannot be sent as an attachment.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gluten free clients need to alert us in advance
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.