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Best of Bordeaux: Wine, Cheese, Pastries & Food Walking Tour

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Bordeaux, France

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Overview

Experience the best of Bordeaux in just a few hours - wine tasting, local food and a deep dive into its rich cultural heritage - this small group walking tour is your answer. Visit 7 hand-picked artisanal spots in the heart of Bordeaux with 6 tastings and 3 with a sommelier. Perfect for first-time visitors, solo travelers or foodies to taste your way through the historic centre. Along the way, your English-speaking guide will explain how centuries of global trade, winemaking and tradition have shaped Bordeaux into one of France's most delicious destinations.

What's Included

  • 3 different local wines
  • 9+ different tastes at 6 stops
  • Small group of 10 max
  • Hotel Pick up/Drop off
  • Tips (optional)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Rue des Ayres
33000 Bordeaux, France

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Place Gambetta
33000 Bordeaux, France

What To Expect

Boulangerie Louis Lamour

Your first stop is an award-winning local bakery run by a young artisan baker, passionate about traditional techniques.You'll see croissants being hand folded and get to taste one fresh from the oven. As you sip a coffee or tea learn how viennoiseries like this one became part of Bordeaux's morning ritual
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grosse Cloche (Pass By)

Stroll through Bordeaux's UNESCO listed old town, home to cobbled streets, grand architecture, and centuries of history. You'll pass by the iconic Grosse Cloche, one of France's oldest belfries and a favourite photo stop for anyone exploring the city
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Cassonade Cannelés & Spécialités

No visit to Bordeaux is complete without tasting a canelé, a small, caramelized pastry with a soft custard centre. This one comes from a family-run patisserie that uses only natural ingredients and traditional baking methods. Learn how this humble pastry became a symbol of Bordeaux's wine heritage.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux

As you explore the city stop by the Cathedral of Saint-Andre, one of the most important landmarks in Bordeaux. Admire the Tour Pey-Berland, a striking 15-century bell tower topped with a golden statue that watches over the city.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Remparts Café

Take a seat at a typical Bordeaux cafe brasserie located just steps from the City Hall. Here, enjoy a Plat du Jour - a homemade dish featuring seasonal ingredients from southwest France. This is here the tour really connects you with everyday life in Bordeaux.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fromagerie Chez Delphine

You can't say you have done a French tour without cheese. At a charming fromagerie, a local cheese expert will guide you through a curated tasting, showing how France's regions and traditions result in more than 1200 kinds of cheese. Expect pairings and surprising flavour combinations.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chocolaterie Bordeaux Maison Darricau depuis 1915

Discover one of Bordeaux's oldest artisanal chocolatiers, in business for over a century and still run by the same family today. This third-generation chocolate shop is a true local institution - known for it's handcrafted techniques, rich heritage and irresistible creations. A must for anyone with a sweet tooth or an interest in Bordeaux's trade-era culinary history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dunes Blanches chez Pascal Bordeaux

At Bordeaux's newest patisserie, you'll try a pastry that's become a local sensation since it's invention in 2007. Named after the region's striking Atlantic coastline, this innovative dessert combines tradition with bold, contemporary flavours - and it is quickly becoming a must try for food lovers visiting the city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bordeaux

Your final stop is a hidden gem wine bar, where a professional sommelier will guide you through a curated tasting of three Bordeaux wines. Learn about Left Bank vs Right Bank, Merlot vs Cab and what really makes Bordeaux wine so exceptional.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place Gambetta

You'll say farewell to your guide and small group in this iconic park.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • This tour is not suitable for people who don't drink alcohol, or under 18.
  • This tour is in English.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Bordeaux: Wine, Cheese, Pastries & Food Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • 3 different local wines
  • 9+ different tastes at 6 stops
  • Small group of 10 max
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Hotel Pick up/Drop off
  • Tips (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This tour is not suitable for people who don't drink alcohol, or under 18.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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