Bordeaux Ultimate Food Tour

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Highlights

  • Discover how Bordeaux’s rich history has shaped its food.

  • Enjoy 9+ different tastes, including 3 local wines at six stops.

  • Explore the historical backstreets & must-see monuments.

  • Taste the local delicacies and national classics.

  • Follow a local, English-speaking guide.

Summary

Discover the rich culinary tradition of historic Bordeaux and meet the proud locals producing and serving the best artisanal tastes and wines this region has to offer. 

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€99.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€89.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English
Dropoff location

19 Rue Georges Bonnac, 3000 Bordeaux

Why take this tour?

Uncover Bordeaux through food and wine as you explore the city's culinary traditions and the winemaking techniques that have produced France's finest bottles. Discover three regional wines in a sommelier-led wine tasting. Visit small, family-run eateries with an expert English-speaking guide as you taste 9+ regional and national delicacies. With a story behind each bite, you'll discover how centuries of global trade have shaped its unique cuisine.

You’ll start the food tour with a young baker, making bread and viennoiserie on site. See croissants being rolled and folded before you try one of France’s most beloved pastries here and learn how it made its way to Bordeaux. 

Next up on your food tour is Bordeaux’s emblematic canelé, a sweet treat with strong ties to the famous wine region. You'll visit a small, owner-operated patisserie that makes fresh canelés daily with natural ingredients.
 
You'll pass by the medieval Cathedral of Saint André, the most beautiful religious monument in Bordeaux and where the future king of France Louis VII was married in 1137. Stop to marvel at the gold-topped tower of Pey-Berland before continuing to your next foodie stop. As one of France’s oldest ports, Bordeaux’s troubled and vibrant history spans over 2000 years.  
 
Weave through the charming streets, stopping at a typical café for a savory classic French sandwich: the croque monsieur. Next up, cheese! No food tour of France would be complete without it. Led by a specialist cheese monger, learn the differences in French terroir in a country that produces over 1200 cheeses! 
  
Stopping off in the famous Triangle d’Or quarter,  you’ll visit a Bordeaux institution that’s been producing artisanal chocolate since 1915.  This is a third-generation family business and a must-visit in Bordeaux. 
 
Just next door is one of Bordeaux’s newest pâtisserie, named after the distinctive Atlantic coastline of the region. Invented in 2007 by the son of a famous pastry maker, you’ll try the delicious and popular crunchy puff pastry filled with cream.
 
Finish up in a local’s wine bar and learn everything you need to know about French regional wines in a tasting of three local wines. Ask all your wine questions to the owner—they’ll be leading the tasting and telling you his opinions on wine too! 

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What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Small group of 10 max

  • 9+ different tastes at 6 stops

  • 3 different local wines

  • Hotel Pick up/Drop off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.

  • Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.

  • We cannot accomodate vegans or gluten free, but we do our very best with all other allergies or restrictions.

  • This tour is not suitable for vegan or celiac diets.

Before you go

  • This tour is in English.

  • This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • For those with food allergies or other special requirements, please notify us prior to reserving your visit and then again, as soon as you meet your tour guide. We will do our very best to accommodate you and find suitable alternatives.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • This tour is not suitable for vegan or celiac diets.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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