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.
Bordeaux Ultimate Food Tour
Summary Description
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.
Description
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-brasserie just meters from the Bordeaux city hall. You'll be served a homemade plat du jour, the daily special, showcasing local ingredients and the chef's creativity. 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 two friendly brothers—they’ll be leading the tasting and telling you their opinions on wine too! After that, say farewell to your guide in a small city park.
Included / Excluded
- 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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 20 Rue des Ayres, Église Saint-Paul de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, FR
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Église Saint-Paul de Bordeaux, 20 Rue des Ayres, 33000 Bordeaux. Please meet your guide in front of the church.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3J2mJZ2VFifsHVpVA
End Location: 1 Place Gambetta, Place Gambetta, Bordeaux, FR
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour is not suitable for people who don't drink alcohol, or under 18.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
- We cannot accommodate vegans, kosher or gluten free, but we do our very best with all other allergies or restrictions.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients and again as soon as you meet your tour guide. We will do our very best to accommodate you and find suitable alternatives.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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.
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour
Additional Information
<div>Ticket age ranges:<br>- Adult (15+)<br>- Child (2-14)<br>- Infant (0-1) </div>
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
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.
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Food & Drink
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