Bordeaux Old Town Food & Wine Small-Group Walking Tour
With countless restaurants and bars across Bordeaux, it can be difficult for travelers to find the most authentic spots. Savor the city’s finest food and wine on this small-group walking tour of Old Town, starting at Cinema Utopia or the Grand-Théâtre. Begin with tastings at artisanal bakeries, cheese shops, and more, then cap things off with a seated wine, cheese, and charcuterie tasting in a cozy wine cellar.
Highlights
- ✓Spot local landmarks as you explore Bordeaux’s medieval Old Town
- ✓Skip tourist traps with curated tastings at premium local shops
- ✓Learn from a guide who is a former chef, food writer, or wine expert
- ✓Enjoy an intimate experience tailored to your small group
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓We are able to accommodate gluten-free clients by making a special bonus stop to a gluten-free bakery. If you are celiac, please let us know in advance as we have a special protocol.
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
- ✓A personalized tour: every tour is different because it is based on the foods YOU are curious about
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Bordeaux Old Town Food & Wine Small-Group Walking Tour
With countless restaurants and bars across Bordeaux, it can be difficult for travelers to find the most authentic spots. Savor the city’s finest food and wine on this small-group walking tour of Old Town, starting at Cinema Utopia or the Grand-Théâtre. Begin with tastings at artisanal bakeries, cheese shops, and more, then cap things off with a seated wine, cheese, and charcuterie tasting in a cozy wine cellar.
Highlights
- ✓Spot local landmarks as you explore Bordeaux’s medieval Old Town
- ✓Skip tourist traps with curated tastings at premium local shops
- ✓Learn from a guide who is a former chef, food writer, or wine expert
- ✓Enjoy an intimate experience tailored to your small group
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓We are able to accommodate gluten-free clients by making a special bonus stop to a gluten-free bakery. If you are celiac, please let us know in advance as we have a special protocol.
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
- ✓A personalized tour: every tour is different because it is based on the foods YOU are curious about
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.