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Top 10 food & drink things to do in Bordeaux

Bordeaux on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour, Bordeaux1

    1. Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour

    5.0· 331 reviews· 3 hours

    We don't believe in "cookie-cutter" experiences and neither should you! We provide the most personalized tours possible, meaning every tour we give is never the same. With the exception of a few must-try foods, the rest is built around YOU and what you're curious about tasting. Groups are kept small and led by an incredibly knowledgeable guide. Did you know baguettes are some of the worst bread in France and you should be asking for something else? Did you know there are seasons for cheese? Would you like to have someone explain the regions of French wine? Our guides can do this because they are former chefs, food writers, and wine experts - not a student who has memorized a script. You'll be strolling through Old Bordeaux, with its magnificent medieval architecture and cobblestone streets, sampling the best Bordeaux has to offer. We have selected only the highest quality shops to showcase and portion sizes are generous.

  2. Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour : Authentic Artisan Flavors, Bordeaux2

    2. Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour : Authentic Artisan Flavors

    4.9· 101 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Discover the rich flavors of Bordeaux on this exclusive gourmet food tour through the heart of the city. Led by Aurélien — a sommelier and former English teacher with a clear and natural accent—this intimate experience, limited to 10 guests, invites you to taste Bordeaux’s most iconic and refined specialties. Wander through the charming streets of Old Bordeaux, where history and gastronomy go hand in hand. Along the way, enjoy a delicious lineup of local highlights: • Sample artisan products in family run-businesses such as foie gras, fish rillettes with caviar, charcuterie, and more • Sip and swirl during a Wine & Cheese pairing workshop led by a sommelier (no prior swirling expertise required) • Indulge in sweet local treats like the caramelized canelé • Put your senses to the test with fun sensory challenges With generous tastings and insider stories throughout, this tour is the perfect way to eat like a local, drink like a connoisseur, and explore Bordeaux one bite at a time.

  3. "Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience", Bordeaux3

    3. "Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience"

    4.9· 548 reviews· 3 hours

    Discover Bordeaux like a local on a 3-hour guided bike tour through UNESCO-listed streets, vibrant neighborhoods, and the scenic Garonne riverfront. Along the way, your friendly guide shares fascinating stories, legends, and insider tips that bring the city to life. Enjoy a sweet break with a tasting of Bordeaux’s iconic pastry — the canelé. Each guide hosts small groups of up to 12 guests, ensuring a personal and friendly experience. With several guides running tours in parallel, we can welcome up to 36 travelers in total, always divided into smaller groups. With comfortable Dutch bikes, helmets, and a 15-minute break included, this is the most personal, eco-friendly, and fun way to explore Bordeaux.

  1. Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better, Bordeaux4

    4. Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better

    4.9· 411 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Do Eat Better Experience Bordeaux Food Tour is a walking tour around Bordeaux old town and Saint Pierre district. You will be guided by a Local Expert, who's able to explain the details of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosities. Get into the groove with a high-quality organic wine tasting, a true unmissable experience in town, and discover how it is made. Try one of the best traditional French dishes and conclude your experience with refined chocolate bonbons from an award winning local female chocolatier. But dont't forget the keepsake: the iconic Cannelé and one of the region's sweet specialties, the delicious Dune Blanche du Bassin d'Arcachon.

  2. Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese, Bordeaux5

    5. Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

    4.9· 234 reviews· 1.3 hours

    Immerse yourself in the world of Bordeaux wines and discover the fundamentals of professional tasting while exploring the richness of Bordeaux vineyards. The tasting includes a carefully chosen selection, with the possibility to adapt the choice according to individual preferences. You will taste a varied range of mystery wines, two dry white wines representing the left and right banks, three red wines illustrating different styles and blends, as well as a sweet wine to conclude the experience. Throughout the session, you will also discover the principles of food and wine pairing. Cécilia and her team, certified professionals and trained at the University of Wine, will share their expertise and passion for wine and gastronomy, making this moment as informative as it is enjoyable. Leave with your Guide to know how to taste! Write to us before booking in Japanese and Korean depending on the day (5 days a week)

  3. Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & delicacies, Bordeaux6

    6. Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & delicacies

    4.9· 685 reviews· 5.5 hours

    Discover the diverse flavors of Saint-Emilion on this 5 hour and 30 min-small-group food and wine tour from Bordeaux. Explore the medieval streets of Saint-Emilion with your guide and gain insight into centuries of colorful French history. Visit wineries and cellars throughout the area, and sample wines made from grapes such as merlot and cabernet franc. Compare local wines with those from across the world at a Grand Cru winery, and enjoy an additional glass of wine served with a typical French aperitif! You will receive personalized attention from your local guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

  4. Saint Emilion Wine Tour Tasting Half Day from Bordeaux, Bordeaux7

    7. Saint Emilion Wine Tour Tasting Half Day from Bordeaux

    4.9· 288 reviews· 5 hours

    Come to discover the prestigious vineyard of Saint-Emilion ! Go off to explore the lovely medieval village of Saint-Emilion, taste top wines and visit both prestigious and rustic wineries during a 5-hours tour in minibus (maximum of 8 people) with a savvy guide. At each winery, you will have an introduction about the history of the estate, then you will visit the technical installations, ending with an explanation about the oak barrels and the aging process. The tour will end with a commented tasting of the Château wines. Your tour includes 6 wines tasting minimum and a French aperitif (cheese, cured meat, chocolate & crackers...) OR sweet specialities from Bordeaux macaroons from Saint-Emilion & cannelés depending on the day of the visit. The visit fo Saint-Emilion village is included in the tour. The morning tour starts at 8.30 am and finishs at 1.30 pm (+/- 15 minutes) The afternoon tour starts at 13.30 pm and finishs at 6.30pm (+/- 15 minutes)

  5. Saint-Emilion Small-Group Electric Bike Wine Tour Tastings & Lunch from Bordeaux, Bordeaux8

    8. Saint-Emilion Small-Group Electric Bike Wine Tour Tastings & Lunch from Bordeaux

    4.9· 387 reviews· 8.5 hours

    Spend a day exploring the French region of St-Emilion by electric bike, accompanied by a friendly guide. From Bordeaux, take a minivan to the UNESCO-listed village of St-Emilion and enjoy a guided walking tour. Then cycle to a Great Growth Estate wine chateau for lunch. Enjoy a wine-tasting class and walk into the vineyards. After continue biking through vineyards and past famous chateaux such as Petrus and Cheval Blanc. Stop at a family estate, and end your tour with a final wine tasting. Numbers are limited to 8 on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Please notice that lunch at the winery is included. Please advise us if you have any food allergies - special requirements. No alternatives will be available the day of the tour.

  6. A day in St-Émilion and its Castles in private tour (Van Luxe), Bordeaux9

    9. A day in St-Émilion and its Castles in private tour (Van Luxe)

    4.8· 11 reviews

    Discover with your local guide, the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. You will be seduced by this stroll through the pedestrian streets of the village of Monk Emilion, and by the beauty of this heritage. Learn the history of the castles of the Pomerol appellations, and the Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion. Live the passion for the vineyard of their founders, descendants and new passionate owners. Learn more about the different classifications of the Bordeaux vineyard, and about the different winemaking techniques. During the day, you will visit three Châteaux of different appellations around Saint-Émilion. Each visit will conclude with a tasting. Photo stops can be made in front of some of the biggest names in the vineyard, such as Château Ausone, Château Angelus, Château Cheval Blanc, or Château Petrus, in Pomerol.

  7. Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux, Bordeaux10

    10. Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

    4.8· 1451 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Enjoy an afternoon of French wine tasting in either the Medoc or St-Emilion wine region on this small-group tour from Bordeaux. Visit one wonderful French château and enjoy tasting different wines accompanied by a typical French platter of local bread, cheese and cured meat. End your afternoon with sightseeing and a wine workshop where you’ll learn some expert wine-tasting tips.

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