Bordeaux Ultimate Food & Wine Tasting Tour: Explore Culinary Traditions & Fine French Wines
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44 Ratings
Bordeaux
Uncover Bordeaux through food and wine as you explore culinary traditions and fine French wines. Taste regional delicacies, learn winemaking techniques, and discover the stories behind Bordeaux's cuisine.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux - An unmissable Bordeaux site in the historical old town, the Grosse Cloche is one of the oldest belfries in France and is both a traditional gateway to the city and a symbol of Bordeaux. This iconic landmark is even featured on the city’s coat of arms. So a great first site to launch your discovery of Bordeaux… right at the belfry base.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Sample 3 different local wines
- Enjoy over 9 unique tastes at 6 distinct stops
- Intimate experience with a small group (max 10 people)
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick up/Drop off
- Tips (optional)
Additional Information
Explore Bordeaux’s gastronomical heritage and world-renowned winemaking practices as you delve into the city’s culinary customs and the artistry behind France’s most esteemed wines. Enjoy a professionally-led wine tasting of 3 regional wines at a local bar. Embark on a guided tour to eclectic local food joints with an English-speaking guide, savoring 9+ distinct regional and national dishes while learning the narratives behind each. Tour the city’s prominent historical landmarks and understand how global trade over the centuries has influenced its distinctive food culture.
- We cannot accomodate vegans 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.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Location
20 Rue des Ayres
Rue des Ayres
This tour meets in front of Église Saint-Paul de Bordeaux, 20 Rue des Ayres, 33000 Bordeaux. Your guide will be holding a Devour Tours sign or tote bag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(44 Ratings)
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Emmasn7450kp
Apr 8, 2024
Perfect introduction to Bordeaux - Sylvie was a brilliant guide with great knowledge of the history, food and wine of Bordeaux. We tasted everything from pastries, to chocolate, to cheese and wine at some of the finest places in the city. It was the perfect introduction to Bordeaux.
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Joewhe30
Oct 21, 2023
Top class tour with superb guide - This tour was excellent and with Sylvie we had a very knowledgeable and very friendly guide. The weather was terrible (raining heavily😂) but she kept us fully engaged and entertained throughout. Food was delicious and each stop was absolutely spot on. Definitely to be highly recommended. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Window_seat44
Oct 4, 2023
Learned a lot (with the best chocolate pastry of my life) - This was hands-down my favorite tour in Bordeaux. Having done my research before vacation, I had come across "Best of" lists of foods and eateries that I could have tried by myself, but what I loved about the tour was the educational aspect, which I wouldn't have gotten independently.
Between our guide and the vendors, each stop was like a delicious mini-seminar as we discussed what contributes to the flavor of each wine; how the cheesemaker got into the business and her relationship with the dairies; regional pastry rivalries; and the history of Bordeaux, to name a few topics. The small size of the group made it easy to ask questions, and our spirited guide, John, kept things entertaining while also informative.
Additionally, I appreciated that a number of the businesses were owned by women and there was at least a bit of cultural diversity as well.
Tip: Arrive hungry! I was glad I skipped breakfast because I was full by the end of the tour.
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Cheryl_b
Sep 13, 2023
Superb Tour - Guide: Jonathan - Jonathan was an amazing tour guide! He was friendly/knowledgeable. The local shops and restaurants were also warm and friendly. The food (especially the cheese) was amazing! The wine was also delicious! I would definitely attend another Devour tour and would recommend it to others!
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969danj
Sep 12, 2023
Must-do for Bordeaux visitors - Great tour of Bordeaux, a must for foodies, wine and history lovers. Relaxed pace and John was an excellent guide, 5* all the way!
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Randal_h
Sep 10, 2023
My belly was full - Wonderful 3 hour twenty minute tour.Jonathan gave us history, eight stops for food samplings, and he made us laugh (a lot).Maybe a little bit too wine-focused, but hey, this is Bordeaux!
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Gwendolyn_c
Sep 4, 2023
Great food tour - Our guide Jonathan was super personable and gave a good overview of the city and some of its iconic foods. We ended up at a fantastic wine bar.
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Margo
Sep 1, 2023
Excellent food tour in Bordeaux - We had an excellent food tour in Bordeaux with Sylvie. We tasted a variety of foods at different locations. Sylvie’s tour was extremely professional and informative. We can highly recommend this tour.
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Karin_b
Aug 27, 2023
Live, Laugh and EAT like a local! - Finally experiencing a city through their culinary gems was the best travel choice. It didn’t feel touristy and and went by so fast! ALL the credit is given to Jonathan our guide who had the best personality and genuine energy for the tour. He was fun and extremely aware of the groups’ safety. I will forever remember Bordeaux because of his enthusiasm, kindness, and passion for the city. Start to finish, these are the tours you want to take when visiting unfamiliar places! Thank you Jonathan!!
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Roxana_t
Sep 9, 2023
Great way to get to know Bordeaux - We had a very nice experience, Sylvie was really professional and a wonderful guide. The food was really good and we liked the combination of walking and exploring.
The only improvement recommendation would be the wine tasting experience regarding presentation and language skills.
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