Bordeaux Food and Wine Tasting Tour
Taste the flavors of Bordeaux on a guided food and wine tour. Discover regional specialties, learn about local culinary traditions and enjoy a delicious introduction to the city.
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About this activity
Discover Bordeaux’s Food and Wine Culture
Explore the flavors of southwest France on this Bordeaux food and wine tour through the city’s historic Old Town. Join a knowledgeable local guide for a small-group walking experience combining artisan food shops, regional specialties and a memorable seated wine pairing.
From traditional bakeries to cheese shops and local delicacies, this experience offers a delicious introduction to Bordeaux beyond its famous vineyards.
Explore Artisan Food Shops in Bordeaux
Walk through Bordeaux’s charming historic streets and discover carefully selected local food businesses.
Your guide introduces you to artisan bakeries, traditional cheese shops, butchers and other specialists known for their regional products.
Along the way, learn about local food traditions and enjoy stories about the city’s history and culture.
Taste Regional Specialties
Discover the flavors that make Bordeaux’s food scene distinctive.
The tour features a selection of regional products, including artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and canelés, Bordeaux’s famous small pastries.
The operator adapts the selection to the group’s interests, so the exact foods may vary.
Enjoy a Seated Wine and Food Pairing
One of the highlights is the final tasting in a welcoming wine cellar or wine shop.
Here, enjoy a seated experience featuring selected wines paired with cheeses, charcuterie and other local products gathered during the tour.
Your guide explains how the flavors complement one another, making the experience enjoyable for curious beginners and food lovers alike.
Discover Bordeaux in a Small Group
With a maximum of nine travelers, this guided food tour offers an intimate and sociable atmosphere.
Your guide combines culinary expertise with insights into Bordeaux’s historic center, helping you discover places you might otherwise overlook.
The experience lasts approximately three hours, making it easy to include in a day of sightseeing.
Meeting Point and Practical Details
The tour starts at either Cinéma Utopia or the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, depending on the selected departure.
Your booking confirmation provides the exact meeting instructions.
The tour ends at Place Fernand Lafargue in central Bordeaux.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Guests requiring gluten-free options should notify the operator in advance, while other dietary requirements should be discussed before booking.
Why Book This Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour?
This experience brings together three of Bordeaux’s greatest attractions: historic streets, outstanding local food and world-famous wine culture.
With generous tastings, a small group and a guided food and wine pairing, it is an appealing choice for travelers seeking an authentic culinary experience in Bordeaux.
Discover the flavors of Bordeaux — check availability and book your food and wine tour on Viator.
Highlights
- Discover Bordeaux's Old Town on a small-group food and wine tour
- Visit artisan bakeries, cheese shops and local food specialists
- Taste regional cheeses, charcuterie and traditional canelés
- Enjoy a seated food and wine pairing in a welcoming wine cellar
- Learn about Bordeaux's culinary culture from a knowledgeable guide
- Discover historic streets and landmarks along the walking route
- Enjoy an intimate experience with a maximum of 9 travelers
What's included
- Guided small-group walking food tour
- Visits to selected artisan food shops
- Generous tastings of regional food specialties
- Cheese and charcuterie tastings
- Wine tasting and food pairing in a local wine cellar
- Alcoholic beverages included in the tasting
- Personalized selection of foods based on group interests
Practical information
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
Tour type: Small-group guided walking food and wine tour.
Language: English.
Maximum group size: 9 travelers.
Operator: Bordeaux in Bites.
Meeting point: Cinéma Utopia or Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, depending on the booking.
End point: Place Fernand Lafargue, 33000 Bordeaux.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, according to the operator.
Fitness level: No special physical fitness required.
Dietary requirements: Gluten-free guests must notify the operator in advance. Contact the operator before booking about other allergies or dietary restrictions.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience, according to the published policy.
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes and your booking confirmation.
Important: The food selection and exact route may vary according to the group's interests.