Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour: Artisan Tastings with Sommelier

3.5 hours, five artisan stops, one sommelier, and enough local flavors to eat like a Bordelais

A 3.5-hour food and wine tour through Old Bordeaux led by Aurélien, a sommelier, visits family-run artisan producers for tastings of foie gras, charcuterie, fish rillettes with caviar, and canelé, with a wine and cheese pairing workshop included. Limited to 10 guests, the tour covers the Monument aux Girondins, Bordeaux Cathedral, Grosse Cloche, Porte Cailhau and Place de la Bourse. Available in English or French. Non-alcoholic options provided for guests under 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Girondins Monument25m
2. Place Gambetta25m
3. Bordeaux Cathedral25m
4. Grosse Cloche25m
5. Porte Cailhau25m
6. Place de la Bourse35m

Explore Bordeaux's historic landmarks

• Visit Monument des Girondins
• Learn history at Place Gambetta
• Tour Saint André Cathedral
• Hear stories at picturesque place
• Discover Grosse Cloche gate
• Explore medieval Porte Cailhau
• Follow pilgrims' path
• End at Place de la Bourse

The experience

You start at the Monument aux Girondins and walk through the medieval streets of Old Bordeaux, moving between family-run shops where the owners have been making the same things for years. The sommelier, Aurélien, tells the history of each place as you taste: foie gras, fish rillettes topped with caviar, aged charcuterie, and the caramelized canelé that Bordeaux is known for. Each tasting is paired with a local wine chosen to match what you're eating, so by the end you've had the equivalent of a full meal, not a series of samples.

Halfway through, you stop for a wine and cheese pairing workshop where Aurélien teaches you how to taste wine properly: no prior experience needed, and the sensory challenges are designed to be fun rather than intimidating. If you're under 18 or prefer not to drink, soft drinks and non-alcoholic pairings are offered instead. The group stays small, capped at 10 people, so there's room to ask questions and linger at each stop without feeling rushed.

The route itself passes through the landmarks that define Bordeaux: you walk past the Grosse Cloche, the medieval bell tower; Porte Cailhau, the old city gate; and Bordeaux Cathedral before ending at Place de la Bourse, the postcard square where the riverfront reflects in the water. Aurélien speaks English and French clearly, and he carries a curated list of local recommendations you can use after the tour ends.

What’s included

• 3.5-hour guided tour through Old Bordeaux with Aurélien.
• tastings at five family-run artisan producers including foie gras, charcuterie, fish rillettes with caviar, and canelé.
• wine and cheese pairing workshop.
• local wine pairings with each tasting.
• curated list of local recommendations.
• non-alcoholic options for guests under 18.

Options for this experience

3 options

Food and Wine Tour at LunchtimeUp to 10 people · Guide in English or French · 11:30Bordeaux Lunchtime Food and Wine Tour: Savor a premium lunch food and wine tour highlighting artisan products and family-run businesses

Food and Wine Tour in the EveningUp to 10 people · Guide in English or French · 18:00Indulge in a premium evening food and wine tour featuring artisan products and businesses run by families.

Food and Wine Tour for Private GroupsUp to 15 people · Guide in English or French · 11:30 and 18:00Private Food Tour: Customize it your way: enjoy a completely private food tour just for your group!

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Délicieux ! Food and History Tours - Bordeaux

Is this one for you?Book the lunch or evening option depending on when you want to eat: both follow the same route and tastings, so the choice is about timing your day. If you prefer a private group, that option is available at checkout and keeps the same sommelier and stops but books just for your party.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I taste on this Bordeaux food and wine tour?

Foie gras, fish rillettes with caviar, charcuterie, and the local caramelized canelé, each paired with a Bordeaux wine chosen to match the flavor. The tastings are generous enough to equal a full meal.

Is the wine and cheese pairing workshop difficult if I've never done it before?

No. The workshop is designed for all levels, and Aurélien teaches you the basics of tasting wine without any prior expertise required. Sensory challenges are included to make it engaging rather than formal.

What happens if I'm under 18 or don't want to drink alcohol?

Non-alcoholic soft drinks and alcohol-free pairings are offered instead, so you get the same tasting experience without the wine.

How many people go on this tour?

The group is limited to 10 guests maximum, so it stays intimate and you have time to talk with the guide and other travelers at each stop.

Which neighborhoods of Bordeaux do you walk through?

Old Bordeaux, the medieval heart of the city. You pass the Monument aux Girondins, Bordeaux Cathedral, Grosse Cloche, Porte Cailhau, and end at Place de la Bourse, visiting family-run artisan shops along the way.