Bordeaux Night Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting

Landmarks, history, and a wine board after sunset

A guided walking tour through Bordeaux at night visits Place de la Bourse, Grosse Cloche, and Porte Cailhau before ending at a local bar for French charcuterie, cheese, and a glass of Bordeaux wine. The guide speaks English, Italian, French, or Arabic and leads groups that include children from age 6.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Place de la Bourse10m
2. Grosse Cloche10m
3. Porte Cailhau10m

Bordeaux night tour and tasting

• Marvel at Place de la Bourse at night
• Take pictures at the water mirror
• Learn history of the square and hidden gem
• See the Grosse Cloche old gate and clocks
• Discover lively square with column and turtles
• Enjoy cheese, charcuterie, and Bordeaux wine
• Visit Porte Cailhau gate and Santiago link

The experience

You walk through Bordeaux's old center after dark, moving between three major landmarks. Place de la Bourse opens the tour. The guide explains the square's history and the story of its famous water mirror reflection. From there you head to Grosse Cloche, one of the city's most recognizable gates, where you learn why two different clocks sit on the same structure. The route then passes through a lively square known for Bordeaux's nightlife before reaching Porte Cailhau, a 300-year-old fortified gate with a connection to the Camino di Santiago pilgrimage route.

After the walking portion, the group settles into a bar tucked away from the main streets. You choose between the classic tasting or the deluxe option at checkout: both come with a board of quality French charcuterie and cheese (the deluxe includes Lebanese mezze as an alternative), plus one glass of Bordeaux wine per person. The guide stays with the group throughout, so questions about what you're tasting or the city's history get answered on the spot.

The tour runs two hours total. Public transport stops are nearby if you need to get there, and children from age 6 can join. Guides are available in English, Italian, French, and Arabic.

What’s included

• A board of quality French charcuterie and cheese.
• one glass of Bordeaux wine per person.
• a live guide in your chosen language.

Options for this experience

2 options

Classic tasting, night tourGuide in 4 languages · 19:00Once the tour finishes, we move on to a wine bar for a tasting that includes 1 glass of wine per person and high-quality French cheese and charcuterie.

Deluxe Tasting Night TourGuide in 4 languages · 19:00Lasts 3 hours 30 minutes. Deluxe Tasting includes 2 glasses of wine, a board of French cheese and charcuterie, a salmon platter, and shrimps or oysters (depending on availability).

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Arabic

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Wanderer Footsteps - Tours & Activities in Bordeaux

Is this one for you?Choose the classic tasting if you want to keep the focus on French charcuterie and cheese. Pick the deluxe if you'd rather have the option of Lebanese mezze alongside the traditional board. Either way, the two-hour length fits an evening free after dinner without running late into the night.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 is the Grosse Cloche and why does it have two clocks?

Grosse Cloche is one of Bordeaux's most recognizable old gates, and the guide explains the history behind the two different clocks on its structure during the walking portion of the tour.

Can I bring my six-year-old on this tour?

Yes, children are welcome from age 6 onward, so the tour works for families with younger kids.

What's the difference between the classic and deluxe tasting options?

Both options include a board of quality French charcuterie and cheese plus one glass of Bordeaux wine. The deluxe tasting adds Lebanese mezze as an alternative to the cheese board, giving you more variety to taste.

Do we walk the whole time or do we stop somewhere?

You walk between the landmarks (Place de la Bourse, Grosse Cloche, and Porte Cailhau), then the group moves to a bar for the tasting portion, where you sit and enjoy the food and wine.

Is the tour in English?

Yes, the guide is available in English, Italian, French, and Arabic, so you can choose your language when you book.