Bordeaux Historic and Gourmet Food Walking Tour: 3 Hours
Three hours on foot, three tastings, one guide who knows where the owners are
A 3-hour walking tour of Bordeaux's historic center with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at local shops to taste cannelé, cheeses and cured ham from the Southwest. The route passes Bordeaux Cathedral and Place de la Bourse. Children from age 4 are welcome. A minimum of two participants is required to operate the tour.
Step-by-step itinerary
Historic and gourmet food walking tour
- Introduction tour
- Stop tasting Cannelé
- Visit Place de la Bourse
- See historic place of Bordeaux
- Learn about Camille Julian
- Visit Bordeaux Cathedral
- Taste cheeses and dry ham
What’s included
- Professional guide in English.
- three tastings (cannelé, regional cheeses and cured ham).
- wine glass.
- introduction to Bordeaux's history and architecture.
Next departure: 2 Apr 2027
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Walk through Bordeaux with a food-lover guide, tasting cannelé, regional cheeses and dry ham at three local shops while passing the Cathedral and Place de.
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The experience
The tour starts with an introduction to Bordeaux, then moves through the city on foot to three tasting stops. You'll visit local shops to meet the owners and taste cannelé, the city's signature pastry, followed by regional cheeses and dry ham from the Southwest of France. The guide leads you past Place de la Bourse, one of Bordeaux's most recognizable squares, and Bordeaux Cathedral, the city's most beautiful cathedral. The walk covers historic ground and the stops are built into the route, so you're moving between neighborhoods rather than sitting in one place.
A wine glass is included, and the guide handles the introductions at each shop. If you have food allergies or special dietary requirements, let the operator know when you book. They'll note it, though no alternatives will be available on the day itself. The tour runs in English with a professional guide, and the pace is set for moderate fitness. The three hours accounts for walking and standing at tastings, not a strenuous hike.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What is cannelé and why is it famous in Bordeaux?
Cannelé is Bordeaux's signature pastry: a small, fluted cake with a caramelized exterior and soft interior. It's so tied to the city's identity that you'll taste it as the first stop on the tour, and it's the one local specialty you'll find in nearly every pastry shop in the center.
Does the tour include wine tastings?
The tour includes tastings at three stops: cannelé, cheeses and cured ham from the Southwest. A wine glass is provided, though the specific tastings at each shop depend on what the owners are offering that day.
What if I have a food allergy or dietary restriction?
Tell the operator about allergies or special requirements when you book. They'll note it in advance, but no alternative foods will be available on the day of the tour, so plan accordingly.
What happens if fewer than two people book the tour?
The tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate. If only one person books, the operator will contact you to cancel and provide a full refund.
How much walking is involved?
The tour is 3 hours of walking through Bordeaux's historic center, moving between three tasting stops and passing landmarks like Place de la Bourse and Bordeaux Cathedral. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to keep pace.
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Bordeaux Historic and Gourmet Food Walking Tour: 3 Hours
3h · EN
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