Private Tour: Bordeaux Beyond the Bottle: Private Gourmet Food & Wine Tour
Flavors, traditions, and everyday life come together on this private gourmet walking tour through the heart of Bordeaux. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, the experience unfolds along elegant squares and atmospheric streets, offering insight into the city’s culinary identity through carefully selected tastings. Along the way, sample Bordeaux’s iconic cannelé, the rum-and-vanilla cake rooted in centuries-old convent traditions, and discover Dunes Blanches, delicate cream-filled choux pastries born on the Atlantic coast. The itinerary also highlights regional specialties from southwest France, including Basque Kintoa PDO ham, cured for up to 18 months, alongside artisanal chocolates crafted using time-honored methods.
Tastings may be paired with local Bordeaux wine, focusing on simple, authentic food-and-wine combinations. Relaxed, informative, and indulgent, this private walk offers a delicious introduction to Bordeaux through its most emblematic flavors.
Duration:
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Start Time:
To be confirmed at the time of booking
Inclusions:
2/3 stops in the historical city center of Bordeaux, All tasting fees, English speaking tour guide
Exclusions:
Entrance fees to monuments, museums and attractions, Personal travel insurance and expenses, Gratuities for the guide, anything not aforementioned
Meeting point:
Pick up from your hotel lobby in Bordeaux
Ending point:
Center of Bordeaux
Not Suitable For:
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. This tour is not recommended for persons with dietary restrictions.
Important Information:
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.
It is recommended to dress comfortably and wear suitable footwear.
This tour is not recommended for people with dietary restrictions.
Minimum age required to drink alcohol is 18 years old.
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