Bordeaux Food Tour: Pastries, Wine & Chocolate Tastings

Summary

Stroll Bordeaux’s old streets for cannelés, wine, honey and stories

You’ll wander Bordeaux’s cobbled streets tasting cannelés near Saint-André Cathedral, sample local honey and charcuterie on Rue des Remparts, try gourmet chocolates by the opera house, then finish with regional wines in a cozy cellar. Expect laughter with your guide, unexpected flavors, and small moments that linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect my first bite of a cannelé in Bordeaux to be so… chewy? Our guide Camille handed them out right by the Saint-André Cathedral, still warm from the bakery. The outside was caramelized and sticky, but the inside was soft—almost custardy. She laughed when I tried to pronounce it (“can-nuh-lay?”) and nodded approvingly at my attempt. The square was busy with locals on bikes and that faint church-bell echo you only get in old European cities. I could smell coffee drifting from somewhere close by—maybe that’s why I felt so awake even before the wine.

Walking along Rue des Remparts, we ducked into this tiny shop for honey tasting. The owner explained each jar—acacia, chestnut, something floral I forgot—and let us dip fresh bread right in. There was a moment where everyone just went quiet except for the sound of people chewing and someone’s dog barking outside. It felt oddly intimate. Later we tried charcuterie (salty, rich) and cheese that tasted like it came straight from a farm. Camille told us about Bordeaux’s medieval ramparts while pointing out details on doorways I’d never have noticed alone.

By the time we reached Place de la Comédie for chocolate tastings (from one of the oldest shops here), my feet were tired but my mood was lighter than when we started. The city feels grand but not showy—there’s history everywhere but also this easygoing energy. We ended up in a local wine cellar for a generous tasting; honestly, I lost track of which glass was which after a while. Someone asked if dogs were really allowed on the tour (they are), which made me wish I’d brought mine along. I still think about that view from the Public Garden—the way the light filtered through the trees at the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bordeaux food and historic sites tour

• Visit Pey Berland square
• Try best cannelés near cathedral
• See Saint-André Cathedral
• View Archbishop’s Palace
• Walk Rue des Remparts street
• Taste bread, honey, charcuterie
• See historic arched city gate
• Explore Grands Hommes district
• Visit Place de la Comédie
• Try chocolates near Grand Théâtre
• Pass by Bordeaux Public Garden

Top questions

How long is the Bordeaux food tour?

The tour lasts about 3.5 hours and covers around 3km on foot.

Are vegetarian or gluten-free options available?

Yes, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if requested in advance.

Is this food tour family friendly?

Yes, children are welcome on this Bordeaux food tour.

Does the tour include wine tastings?

Yes, regional wines are included during a tasting session in a local wine cellar.

Are dogs allowed on this Bordeaux food tour?

Yes, dogs are welcome to join the group.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is provided; you meet your guide at the starting point in central Bordeaux.

What attractions will we see during the tour?

You’ll visit places like Pey Berland Square, Saint-André Cathedral, Hôtel de Ville, Rue des Remparts, Place de la Comédie and Bordeaux Public Garden.

Is this walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible throughout the route.

What’s included

Your day includes all food tastings—like famous cannelés by Saint-André Cathedral, gourmet chocolates near Place de la Comédie, freshly baked breads with honey sampling on Rue des Remparts—as well as regional wines poured in a local cellar alongside cheese and charcuterie platters before you finish your walk among Bordeaux’s elegant streets.