Sweet gastronomic tour to discover Bordeaux Happiness is in the desserts!
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8 Ratings
Bordeaux
Embark on a 2.5-hour sweet gastronomic tour in Bordeaux, exploring iconic landmarks and indulging in 7 delicious desserts that showcase the flavors of the South-West region.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Place Gambetta - This is the starting point of your visit. Here, your guide will give you all the information about the course of your visit.
- Porte Dijeaux - The Porte Dijeaux is the first historic monument you will discover during your visit. Your guide will tell you their story before heading to your next foodie stop.
- Place Pey-Berland - Place Pey Berland brings together three impressive monuments that your guide will present to you during a short break.
- St. Andre Cathedral - THE most impressive monument in Bordeaux. You will be captivated by its architecture rich in details. You will only see it from the outside during the visit, but we encourage you to come back to discover the interior.
- Tour Pey-Berland - The Pey Berland tower, bell tower of the Cathedral, captivates mainly by the statue located at its summit. Your guide will tell you everything about this monument!
- Hotel de Ville de Bordeaux - What if we told you that, technically, this place is not the Town Hall? A mystery that your guide will solve for you.
- Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux - Last monument of this visit, and not the least! There is a lot to be said about the Grosse Cloche, and your guide will pass on everything he knows about it.
- Place du Palais - You will cross the Place du Palais to discover original works of architects.
- Porte Cailhau - The story of Porte Cailhau is quite original, with a little superstition at stake!
- Place Saint-Pierre - One of the most charming and oldest squares in Bordeaux! Its rich history will fascinate you.
- Ãglise Saint-Pierre - The Saint-Pierre church has an important place in the history of religion in Bordeaux. This is what you will discover with your guide. And if you wish, you can even enter for a few moments to discover its magnificent interior (free).
- Place de la Bourse - You will stop at the Place de la Bourse to admire its “palace” and its fountain from the outside. Your guide will take the opportunity to tell you the story of its creation, and its important symbolism.
- The Water Mirror - The most photographed place in Bordeaux! The water mirror hides secrets that your guide will not hesitate to reveal to you. Here even a little surprise awaits you!
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
Additional Information
Joy lies in the sweet treats!
Could we tempt you with the idea of exploring our magnificent city whilst relishing exquisite treats from the South-West? Join our wholly sweet culinary journey.
Over a span of 2.5 hours, you’ll explore the iconic landmarks of what is affectionately known as the ‘Port of the Moon’: Porte Dijeaux, Place Saint-Pierre, Water Mirror, Grosse Cloche…
Enhance your experience further by stimulating your five senses through seven sweet tasting sessions, endorsed and loved by locals of Bordeaux!
- Tour not suitable for vegans.
- Tour not suitable for people intolerant to gluten and/or lactose.
- Not recommended for people unable to walk for 2h30 over approximately 3km (including breaks).
Location
Place Gambetta
We will meet on Place Gambetta, next to the fountain, or Rue Judaïque depending on the day of the activity. The place will be reconfirmed by message the day before the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rochelle
Apr 10, 2024
The best thing we’ve done in Bordeaux - We had the most wonderful experience with Sarah, showing us places in Bordeaux we hadn’t found and tasting the best of the best that Bordeaux has to offer. We enjoyed the street art, meeting the people running the businesses and learning more about the cities history.
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Semenadissej
Dec 17, 2023
Stunning - Superb circuit.
Excellent discovery and tasting thanks to Sarah.
I highly recommend, you will not be disappointed!
Thanks again for everything and especially the photos 🙂
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Excursion50794446983
Sep 13, 2023
Eat your way through Bordeaux - Sarahs desert tour is an amazing way to experience the city. She manage to both explain about the monuments and the French culture while we enjoy soooo many different desserts in al shapes and forms.
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Candaces892
Apr 5, 2023
Yummy treats - A really good tour hitting the highlights of Bordeaux with yummy treats along the way. We had three young children with us and they loved it. Sarah is very informative and great with kids. She also provided tour pictures, restaurant recommendations, and tips. We recommend this tour!
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