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Top 7 Food Tours in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
After many years of hard work, the "Sleeping Beauty" has awoken from its slumber. The city is beautifully restored and has an ultra-modern public transport system. The “Port of the Moon” is also now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Stone Bridge, with its 17 arches, crosses the Garonne, offering pedestrians a lovely view over the docks and harbor. Take a stroll through old Bordeaux in the Triangle d'Or and stop at Place des Quinconces, France’s largest public square. The city of Bordeaux is an ideal base for exploring the greater wine region’s unforgettable sights and tastes.
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1. Bordeaux Sweet & Savory Food with Wine Tasting Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Take a tour in Bordeaux and visit both side : New city and Old town ! This complete food and wine tour will take you to some of the iconic places in Bordeaux. The history of Bordeaux wine started almost 2000 years to Roman times when the first vineyards were planted. If the Bordeaux region began first of all on the english market during the Middle Ages, when Henry Plantagenet and Eleanor of Aquitaine get married, it's today one of the most famous wine-growing area of France. By joining our adventure, you will get immersed into a charming city with a unique vibe, and Unesco old town with so much going on. Hop on and hop off food places with our local insider and food lover, here to make you discover the city and answer your questions ! You will taste, drink and discover Bordeaux in a quite unique way . So join us and visit Bordeaux with a local the local way.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Food tasting, Local english guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By SavvyTravelerTips
My friend and I did this tour in Sept 2020. Because of Covid travel restrictions, it was only the two of us. Our guide was very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. We stopped by the Marché des Capucins first and tried the “well of love” pastries at one shop. Then, proceeded to a wine/cheese vendor. The market was quite busy! Can’t imagine what it’s like when travel isn’t restricted. The locals are very friendly. The food/wine sampled was phenomenal. The tour was only available at 10:30am and there quite a bit of wine so just something to be mindful of. From there, we proceeded to another wine shop which we unfortunately did not enjoy. We sampled two wines there but the atmosphere and the wine were not to our liking. Next, we went to a pastry shop and sampled lots of local desserts. It was quite lovely. Then, we proceeded to another chocolate shop and sampled a few pieces there as well. Overall, the tour is a bit expensive but Bordeaux is an expensive city. It was a really good experience and I would recommend it to family/friends.
2. Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Our Bordeaux food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of Bordeaux. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing French culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch
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3. Saint Emilion: Food and wine escape
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy a nice escape in the Saint Emilion region with food and wines, the perfect trip for all the epicurians looking for a convivial discovering and sharing experience.
Inclusions: Tour guide / Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village, Visit of 2 wineries, Wine tastings, Picnic lunch at the château
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Reviewed By cakegirl66
We loved our morning. Julie, our guide, worked so hard speaking in both English, for us, and French for the Belgian ladies who were in the tour with us, telling us about Bordeaux (history and current) and wine as well as happily answering our questions. The chateaux were interesting and the wine tasting enjoyable, sitting on a terrace overlooking the vineyards. The second part of our trip was a visit to St. Emilion village, brilliantly guided by Julie. She even kindly dropped us off at the railway station on the way back.
4. Bordeaux Super Saver: Gourmet Food Walking Tour with Lunch plus Médoc Wine Tasting
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4.8 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy a full day of gastronomic delights with this Bordeaux Super Saver, combining a gourmet food tour in Bordeaux’s city center and a wine-tasting tour in Médoc. Wander along charming streets and visit local shops where you'll sample French breads, cheeses and chocolates, followed by a picnic lunch. Then drive to the nearby Médoc wine region to visit two lovely château wine estates. Tour the vineyards and cellars, learn about the winemaking process, and sip Bordeaux wines paired with small bites. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience. Please notice that a picnic lunch is included. Please advise us if you have any food allergies - special requirements. No alternatives will be available the day of the tour.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Tastings at three Bordeaux shops (bread, cheese and chocolate), Picnic lunch, Wine tastings, Appetizers during wine tastings, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By valentinaparr
AWFUL service concerning reimbursement. Our train was cancelled and we couldn’t make it on time and they gave NO OPTION for rescheduling for a future date + no way to get a refund.
5. Bordeaux Gourmet Food Walking Tour
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4.7 based on 71 reviews
Taste Bordeaux’s many delights on this 3.5-hour gourmet food tour. Exploring the city on foot with your food-lover guide, visit well-known local shops to meet the owners. You'll sample breads, cheeses and chocolates. Please advise us if you have any food allergies - special requirements. No alternatives will be available the day of the tour.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Tastings (bread, cheese and chocolate)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By valentinaparr
AWFUL service concerning reimbursement. Our train was cancelled and we couldn’t make it on time and they gave NO OPTION for rescheduling for a future date + no way to get a refund.
6. Bordeaux Old Town & Market Local Food with Wine Tastings Tour
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4.7 based on 34 reviews
Welcome To Bordeaux ! The city of wine ? Yes, but not only ! Bordeaux has one of France finest gastronomy with some dishes and delicacies unique to Bordeaux and the South West of France : The "foie gras" and its cooking method, the "canelé", the "pastis landais" and more ! By joining our english group you will discover the effervescence of Bordeaux's markets and will spend a great time in the Old town of Bordeaux with your local and food expert guide. With one of the highest number of preserved historical buildings of any city in France, Bordeaux will surprise you at the same time with its diversity of food that you will be able to try ! So join us and hop on and hop off food places with our local insider and food lover, here to make you discover the city and answer your questions ! You will taste, drink and discover Bordeaux in a quite unique way : the market and Old Town food tour will give you the opportunity to see locals in action and interact with them .
Inclusions: Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Food tasting, Local english guide, Small group tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By limavadypride
Led by our enthusiastic guide Margot with two lovely local tour guides, Valerie and Mary accompanying us, we enjoyed our food trip in Bordeaux. We sampled a very wide range of sweet and savoury experiences. Most enjoyable were the visit to the wide range of local cheeses, though limited samples provided and the artisan Basque outlet Pierre Oteiza where we returned the next day to sample their lovely produce. A really interesting stop was the olive oil tasting shop on Rue des Ramparts. Margot was full of enthusiasm and all local producers gave us a very friendly welcome. We sampled caneles, noisettes and speciality pastry at Dunes Blanches. In some establishments our local guides received no samples which made us feel a little guilty. There was an interesting wine sampling with a most knowledgeable sommelier at the Cousin et Cité Wine Shop. Our last stop was at the Alsatian bistro, Au Bon Jaja where we had wine but the promised food never materialised. We enjoyed the company of our guide Margot and learned a lot from the lovely Valerie and Mary. One suggestion is perhaps a couple fewer places to visit (we’re more savoury than sweet) and more to eat and drink at establishments. Overall, a lovely way to learn more about the city and its food and wine. We would recommend it.
7. Le Drunch Bordelais - MIAM Bordeaux
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4.7 based on 9 reviews
In our region of wine and gastronomy, the Aperitif is an unmissable event. The Drunch, contraction of lunch and dinner, is a gourmet tour where we alternate between the visit of Bordeaux’s historic center and the meeting with some actors of Bordeaux’s gastronomy. Our getaway will lead us to an exceptional selection of regional deli meats: Basque sausage, ham, cheeses with a butcher artisan. To respect the tradition, you will visit a wine lover who will share his passion during a tasting. During the season, you will taste the jewel of the Arcachon pond, farmed in a great inland sea, bordered with pine trees and rocked by the tides. Oyster and white wine, a must have tradition. Out of the season, you may get the answer to the question that is on your mind! Is the Clairet, a red or rosé wine? You will enjoy it with the famous « cannelé » version Miam. A surprising match, you will succumb without restraint. We promise you a cocktail of discoveries, meetings and surprises!
Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By JEThonolulu
We just enjoyed a private tour with Lucie that is the highlight of our visit to Bordeaux. The four of us are well travelled throughout Europe, the US and Japan and have high expectations. Lucie far exceeded them. Lucie magnificently tailored the tour to our specific preferences. She showed an amazing knowledge of unique producers and small purveyors that created a unique experience. We began in the Capucins market, tasting duck and foie gras, moved on to a tasting at a fourth generation cheese producer, followed by a visit to a tiny poissonerie which served perhaps the best and freshest oysters we have ever tasted. For lovers of great wine, the next stop at a wine bar was perfect. We would never have found this outstanding place on our own and I’m not going to share the name here because I think it is a special place that should only be seen with a Miam tour. The tour capped with a terrific dessert at a new bistro opened by a young chef formerly of one of the hottest spots in Bordeaux. Mercie Lucie and Sylvie for all the flavors of Bordeaux!
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