Traditional Gourmet Food & Wine Tour in Bordeaux
Description
A food tour with The Bordeaux Foodie! Join our Bordeaux food tour and discover the city like a local. As you stroll through the emblematic cobbled stone streets and historic neighborhoods, you’ll discover the rich heritage of Bordeaux while tasting (and drinking) some of its most delicious local delicacies. On this Bordeaux Food Tour, you can expect: - Local and authentic food and wine stops. - Tours are run with an english-speaking guide - Family friendly -Personalized tour that adapts to guests - Tour ends in a local wine cellar with a generous food and wine tasting. - total walking - around 3km. - Tuesdays to Saturdays 10h00 - 13h30 & 15h00 - 18h30 - 7 stops. All food and wine included - Vegetarian friendly food tour - Gluten free options available (please inform us in advanced) - Small and intimate group of no more than 8 persons per tour - Dogs welcome
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Itinerary
Pey Berland is a historic square located in the very heart of Bordeaux. Named after the Pey Berland Tower, this lively square offers a mix of architectural beauty, cultural significance, and vibrant energy. On this square, we will talk about the bell tower, the Saint Andre Cathedral and the famous weddings that took place here. Here, closeby to the cathedral we will try the best cannelés in town
Saint-André Cathedral, an architectural m masterpiece and found right in the center of Bordeaux. Not only does it stand as as a beacon of faith but also holds significance along the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Moreover, it is also where some of the middle ages' most iconic weddings took place.
Initially constructed between 1771 and 1784, the building served as the Archbishop’s Palace of Bordeaux. Presently, it retains its significance as the city's administrative hub and a prominent setting for official gatherings and ceremonies
Rue des Remparts in Bordeaux, France, is a charming street rich in history and lined with beautiful buildings and little artisinal shops. Literally translating to "Street of Ramparts," it evokes the city's medieval past, once bordered by protective walls. On this street, we will stop by several food establishments to try some bread/ pastries, do a honey tasting and buy some charcuterie.
This arched Gate stands at the location of a historical entry point to the city, dating back to ancient times, including the Roman era. Evidence suggests that this spot was once home to a temple honoring the deity Jupiter. Others claim that it was the barrier between the historic city of Bordeaux and the jewish district. Today it stands as one of the city's most iconic monuments, definitely worth seeing.
Located in the very heart of Bordeaux's golden triangle, this Grands Hommes showcases refined architecture, high-end shops, cultural venues, and some of the city's top dining establishments. During the 18th century, this area served as the bustling old market of the city though over time, as Bordeaux evolved, the market transformed into the elegant district that it is today.
Place de la Comédie stands out as the grandest spot in Bordeaux, not just for its square but also for the stunning views it offers from every angle. Here, you'll find the famous Grand Théâtre (the opera) and the luxurious Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux facing each other (both also being home to 2 michelin star restaurants). From each corner, avenues stretch into the distance, revealing sights like the Monument aux Girondins at Place des Quinconces. Closeby to the opera, we will be trying different varieties of chocolates from one of the oldest chocolate institutions in Bordeaux
Also known as the lungs of Bordeaux, this 11 hectare garden is home to a variety of different plant species, a perfect picnic destination and simply an oasis of calm amidst the bustling city.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for vegans
Reviews(104)
Fabulous tour! Alex is aptly named the Bordeaux Foodie and conveys a real passion for the city and its gourmet offerings, along with interesting and amusing anecdotes linking the food to the city’s history. Fantastic introduction to local sweet treats and a local beekeeper’s shop devoted to an astonishing range of delicious honeys … heaven! Plus, of course, shops dedicated to cheeses, meats and chocolate, where selections were made for our lunch, according to our tastes. Finally, Alex prepared a delicious platter of these while we were introduced to Bordeaux wines in a local cave and then we munched our way through the guided pairings with a couple of glasses of wine. Delicious! A very pleasurable morning; great food, interesting chat (and no up-selling) and to be thoroughly recommended! Thank you Alex!
What a wonderful experience Alexandra was very knowledgeable and passionate about local food and the history behind the food we had an amazing time with the most delicious food and wine all in all a must do experience in Bordeaux especially if you are a foodie.
Alexandra was fantastique! Wonderful mix of history and food/wine tastings. She takes you through a beautiful part of Bordeaux and knows just what food and wine makes Bordeaux special. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful time. Alexandra is an exceptional tour guide, seeing Bordeaux through her eyes and tastebuds was a lovely experience. The sometimes funny or insiteful stories she told us about each of our stops left us with an understanding of the history of Bordeaux. Highly recommend x
Hi again, I’m so glad you enjoyed the food tour. Also so glad that you got a few good laughs on the tour. Hope the rest of your trip was enjoyable. All the best!
Amazing tour of Bordeaux filled with delights! It’s rare to have an excursion tailored with such thoughtfulness, and the special touches did not go amiss. Alexandra was brilliant at introducing us to each stop in a fun and informative way. It felt like a natural family day out! This was the only tour we could find that my 8 month old nephew could join too! The treats were delicious and the order of them was perfect. We could 100% recommend!!
Thank you for leaving this beautiful review. It was a true pleasure to welcome you to Bordeaux and to have shown you all around
Incredible knowledge of Bordeaux and its delicious food. Such a greatly paced tour, only interrupted by food and drink. Thank you so much Alexandra showing our family of 6 and little 8 month old son a tour of your brilliant city.
Hello, thank you for making this tour so wonderful! Thanks to your great humor, curiosity and happy vibes, this tour was a huge success. So happy to have shown you around and I sincerely hope to see you all again one day.
Great tour. Good balance of information about the history of Bordeaux and delicious food. Alexandra was super friendly and very knowledgeable, and made the tour really interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Hello ! Thank you for these kind words and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with The Bordeaux Foodie. Take care always and looking forward to welcoming you back to Bordeaux one day.
My sister and I did this tour with Alexandra and it was amazing! There were so many unique foods that we tried and I loved that we picked it all out as we went along. We then were able to enjoy a beautiful array of delicious specialty foods that Alexandra put together. It all come together with the great wine at the end. I would absolutely recommend!!
Thank you for writing this review and for all the kind words that you had to say about our food tour. It is always so comforting to know that our vision of what a great food tour is appreciated by our guests. Our objective is to ensure that the tours are enjoyable, educational and of course full of delicious food along the way! Hoping to welcome you both back one day.
My wife and I recently went on this food and wine tour of Bordeaux with Alexandra. She was a terrific guide. She did a nice job of weaving in some of the interesting history of Bordeaux so as to help us understand the layout and evolution of this amazing city. The organization of the afternoon was unique compared to other food tours we have done but we found it to be quite enjoyable. There were yummy treats with accompanying stories along the way but the afternoon culminated in a pairing of the local foods we learned about, that Alexandra picked up during the tour, with different wines which made for a really fun afternoon. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Hi! Thank you for this incredibly kind and detailed review. So glad that you found the tour enjoyable and unique! These are qualities that we aim to achieve in every single tour that we conduct. Hoping your trip was just as enjoyable and we look forward to welcoming you back to Bordeaux one day.
All the food stops were fantastic. Love the stories that Alexandra, our guide, shared with us. She was really professional and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour.
Hello again. Thank you for this very kind review. It is such a privilege to live in such a beautiful city and therefore it is only normal that we share all the great stories and food! Thank you for being such a wonderful guest on this food tour and we are so happy that you enjoyed.
