Bordeaux Food Tour: Gourmet Street Eats & Local Tastings

Summary

Walk Bordeaux’s old streets tasting real local favorites with new friends

You’ll taste your way through Bordeaux’s best street eats — from fresh oysters by the river to gooey cannelés and local charcuterie — all guided by someone who actually lives here. Expect laughter, new friends, and plenty of surprises packed into every stop. If you want a day trip in Bordeaux that feels like hanging out with locals (and eating very well), this is it.

What’s the experience like?

We started weaving through the narrow lanes of Bordeaux just as the city was waking up — you know that bakery smell that kind of hugs you from every doorway? Our guide, Camille, waved us over to a little spot I’d never have noticed on my own. She handed out these tiny golden cannelés (I still don’t know how to pronounce it right — Camille tried to teach me but I think I butchered it), and they were sticky and caramelized on the outside, soft inside. Honestly, I could’ve eaten six, but we had to pace ourselves.

There was this moment by the Garonne when we stopped for oysters — not everyone was sure about slurping them at 11am but hey, when in Bordeaux. The saltiness hit first, then something almost sweet? A couple from Belgium laughed at my face when I tried my first one. We kept moving past old stone facades and wine shops; Camille pointed out her favorite cheese place and told us how locals actually eat here (not just what’s on postcards). The private food tour felt like tagging along with a friend who knows every shortcut.

I didn’t expect to end up sharing foccacia and a messy burger with strangers-turned-buddies on some tucked-away bench. There was this easy feeling in the group — maybe it was the wine or just walking together for hours. Someone snapped a photo of us all grinning with sticky fingers and crumbs everywhere. That’s probably what sticks most in my mind: not just the food (though there was so much), but those small moments between bites where you feel like you’re really part of Bordeaux for an afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bordeaux food tasting and walking tour

• Meet local guides in Bordeaux
• Walk through Bordeaux city center
• Taste local charcuterie and cheese
• Try best cannelés in town
• Enjoy fresh oysters
• Sample best burger
• Eat mussels and fries
• Try amazing foccacia
• Enjoy sweet surprises
• Take pictures and make new friends
• Receive recommendations for Bordeaux

Top questions

How many tastings are included on the Bordeaux food tour?

The tour includes many tastings such as charcuterie, cheese, cannelés, oysters, burgers, foccacia, mussels with fries, and seasonal sweet surprises.

Is vegetarian food available on this Bordeaux food tour?

Yes, vegetarians are welcome and options are provided during the tour.

How big are the groups on this gourmet street food tour?

The group size is limited to 10 people maximum for a more personal experience.

Does the tour include all food or do I need to pay extra?

All food is included in the price of the tour; there are no extra charges for tastings.

Is this a private wine tour or focused only on food?

This is mainly a gourmet street food tour in Bordeaux; wine may be included at some stops but it's not a dedicated wine tour.

Are infants or children allowed on this Bordeaux day trip?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and specialized infant seats are available.

What safety measures are in place during tastings?

The group uses hydroalcoholic gel before and after each tasting for hygiene purposes.

Will we get recommendations for other places to eat in Bordeaux?

Yes, your guide will share serious recommendations for more great spots around town after your tour.

What’s included

Your day includes all tastings—charcuterie platters, cheese selections, fresh oysters by the river, famous cannelés pastries (after trying several contenders!), burgers or foccacia depending on what’s best that season—and plenty of sweet surprises along the way. You’ll walk through central Bordeaux with a local guide in a small group (max 10), enjoy stories and bad jokes between bites, plus get real recommendations for where else to eat while you’re here.