Things to do in Bordeaux
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Médoc or Saint-Émilion Wine Tasting from BordeauxYou visit one château in either Médoc or Saint-Émilion, taste between three and five wines depending on your choice, and learn how to actually taste wine instead of just drinking it. A French platter keeps you grounded between tastings, and the guide is local and fluent in English. Expect an afternoon out with transport handled and no negotiating entry fees or finding your own way between vineyards.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers who want to taste at the source without arranging their own transport or navigating between vineyards. The afternoon timing means no early start, and the workshop teaches you how to taste properly—useful whether you're new to wine or just want to taste more deliberately.
Saint-Emilion Day Trip from Bordeaux: Wine Tastings & Village TourYou visit three working châteaux and taste their wines in the cellars, walk through the medieval streets of Saint-Emilion village, and return to Bordeaux the same day with a professional English-speaking guide driving a small minivan. The tour includes all tastings and transport; you bring your own appetite and good walking shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Bordeaux wines at the source without renting a car or planning logistics yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport handle the navigation, and the small minivan means you're not one of thirty people on a coach.
Saint Emilion: Wine Tasting & Medieval Village Half-Day from BordeauxYou taste red wines in a château with a guide explaining the terroir, then wander the UNESCO medieval village of Saint Emilion on your own for an hour or two, climbing its steep cobbled streets and walking the old city walls. Transport from Bordeaux and an English-speaking guide are included; plan for moderate walking on uneven ground.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to taste serious Bordeaux reds and see a UNESCO village without arranging your own transport from the city. The steep cobbled streets mean you need moderate fitness and proper walking shoes, but that's what keeps the village feeling authentic instead of sanitized.
Saint-Émilion Wine Tour from Bordeaux: 2 Grand Crus & French ApéritifYou're picked up at the Bordeaux Tourist Office at noon and driven to two Grand Cru wineries in Saint-Émilion, with tastings at each, a guided walk through the medieval village, and a French aperitif with local food at the second château. Transport, guide, and all tastings are included. You're back in Bordeaux by early evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to taste Saint-Émilion's top wines and see the village without arranging transport or making your own château appointments — the fixed schedule and guide handle both. Plan for a full afternoon and early evening out, which is what lets you visit two wineries and still walk the medieval streets without rushing.
Saint-Émilion: E-Bike Wine Tour & Medieval VillageYou cycle through Saint-Émilion vineyards on an electric bike, stop at two family-run estates for guided tours and tastings, eat a picnic lunch at the first winery, and spend an afternoon in the medieval village with a final tasting before returning to Bordeaux. The e-bike removes the physical strain of covering the region, and the fixed itinerary means you don't have to arrange transport, book wineries separately, or figure out timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Saint-Émilion wine region and medieval village in one day without renting a car, arranging winery visits separately, or managing your own timing — the e-bike removes the physical strain of covering the distance, and the fixed schedule keeps everything coordinated.
Bordeaux Walking Tour: Grand Theatre, Grosse Cloche & Food MarketYou’ll wander Bordeaux’s historic streets with a local guide, step inside its grand cathedral or basilica, taste cheese and wine at the city’s traditional market, and pause for stories at landmarks like the Grand Theatre and Grosse Cloche. Expect laughter, unexpected details, and plenty of real-life color along the way.
Bordeaux: Wine & Trade Museum Ticket with Tasting ExperienceYou’ll wander through centuries-old cellars in Bordeaux’s Chartrons district, learn quirky bits of wine history from passionate locals, and end your visit with a relaxed tasting of two regional wines—Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon—included with your ticket. Expect small surprises and genuine warmth along the way.
Bordeaux bike tour: Local guide, small group, 3 hoursA 3-hour bicycle tour of Bordeaux led by a local guide in a group of up to 12 riders, pedaling through UNESCO-listed streets, along the Garonne, and past landmarks like Pont de Pierre and Bordeaux Cathedral. You ride a comfortable Dutch bike with helmet included, take a break with an artisan canelé tasting, and get genuine local tips instead of a memorized script. Available in English, Spanish, or French; minimum age 12.Is it for me?Book the English, Spanish, or French option based on which language your guide speaks—the tour is the same either way. If you're cycling in an urban environment for the first time or haven't ridden recently, reach out to the operator before booking; they'll help you decide if the city streets feel right for you. The e-bike option suits riders who want the same route and pace without pedaling as hard.
Bordeaux: St-Emilion & Médoc Day Trip with Wine Tastings & LunchYou’ll wander medieval lanes in Saint-Emilion, taste wines straight from local cellars, share a French-style picnic lunch among vineyards, and sample bold reds in Médoc’s famous châteaux. With an easy pickup and friendly guide handling all the details, you’ll feel both looked after and free to soak up every moment.
Bordeaux Food Tour: Wine, Cheese & Chocolate WalkThis is a walking food tour through Bordeaux's old town and the medieval Saint Pierre district, led by a local guide in English, where you taste your way through a complete French meal across at least four stops. You start with organic wine tasting near Place de la Bourse, move to a bistrot serving fresh local dishes, sample artisanal cheese, walk past the district's Roman-era architecture and medieval streets, and finish at Place Gambetta with chocolate bonbons from a local award-winning chocolatier. The tour runs 3.5 hours and includes water and one alcoholic drink; vegetarian and non-alcoholic options are available, and you should contact the operator before booking if you have food restrictions or allergies.Is it for me?Choose this if you prefer a guided walk through Saint Pierre and the old town's architecture while tasting at multiple stops, rather than a self-guided food route where you'd pick venues yourself.
Bordeaux: Saint-Emilion & Margaux Wine Tour with TastingsYou visit two of Bordeaux's most famous wine regions in a single day with a wine-expert guide, tasting eight wines across three châteaux and walking through the UNESCO village of Saint-Emilion. Lunch and all tastings are included, plus transportation from the city center and a photo stop at the iconic Château Margaux. The fixed schedule and small-group format mean you arrive back in Bordeaux by evening without having to plan logistics yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste two major Bordeaux regions in one day without arranging transport, choosing châteaux, or timing the schedule yourself — the fixed departure and small-group format handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the wine and the guide's expertise.
Bordeaux Old Town Food & Wine Tour with Local TastingsYou’ll wander through Bordeaux’s old town with a local food expert, tasting fresh pastries, charcuterie, and seasonal cheeses from beloved shops before sitting down for a generous wine pairing in a cozy cellar. Expect laughter, surprising facts about bread and cheese, and moments that stick with you long after you leave those cobblestones behind.
Saint-Emilion: Electric Bike Wine Tour & Lunch from BordeauxYou’ll cycle electric bikes through Saint-Emilion’s vineyards with a local guide, wander medieval streets, share lunch at a wine chateau, and taste Bordeaux wines right where they’re made. Expect laughter around big tables, hands-on moments in real cellars, and small surprises that stick with you long after you leave.
Saint-Émilion Wine Tour & Medieval Village from BordeauxYou visit two contrasting wineries — one prestigious, one family-owned — with tastings at each and a guided walk through a UNESCO-listed medieval village. The five-hour tour includes six wines minimum, a French aperitif, and transport by minibus with an English-speaking guide. You choose between morning (8:30 am–1:30 pm) or afternoon (1:30 pm–6:30 pm) departure, and you can either follow the guide through Saint-Émilion or explore it alone.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to taste two different sides of Saint-Émilion wine — grand and family-run — without arranging transport or navigating the region yourself. The minibus holds eight people maximum, so you're not in a large group, and the five-hour window is tight enough to fit into a half-day in Bordeaux without eating your whole schedule.
Bordeaux: Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour with 3 ChâteauxYou visit three working châteaux across Graves, Saint-Emilion, and Pomerol, tasting up to ten wines and learning what makes each region distinct. Lunch is a gourmet picnic at a family vineyard with wine included, and you get a guided walk through the medieval village of Saint-Emilion. An English-speaking guide handles all the driving and explains what you're tasting as you go, so you leave understanding Bordeaux instead of just having drunk it.Is it for me?Best for wine drinkers who want to understand Bordeaux's regions in one day without arranging transport, tastings, and timing themselves — the fixed itinerary and small group size mean you taste at three serious châteaux and still have time to walk the village without rushing.
Saint-Emilion: Small Group Wine Tour & French Picnic LunchYou’ll wander vineyard lanes near Saint-Emilion, taste wines at two contrasting châteaux with local stories behind every glass, and share a French picnic lunch outdoors. Expect laughter over cheese and bread, quiet moments in medieval alleyways, and plenty of time to ask your guide anything about Bordeaux wines or village life.
Bordeaux: Médoc Wine Tour & Château Tastings Full DayYou visit three classified châteaux in the Médoc, taste wines at each stop, and travel between them in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking guide who handles all the logistics. All tasting fees are included, and you return to Bordeaux in the evening. Eat beforehand — snacks aren't part of the experience here.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Bordeaux wines at the source without renting a car, navigating the region yourself, or figuring out which châteaux are worth visiting — the guide does all three, and the fixed itinerary means you see three estates and taste their wines in a single day.
Bordeaux: Wine Tasting with Cheese & Charcuterie in BastideYou’ll join local wine experts in Bordeaux’s Bastide district for a relaxed tasting of six wines paired with regional cheeses and charcuterie. Expect friendly guidance through left bank vs right bank flavors, hands-on pairing tips, and time to chat in a cozy stone-walled room or private courtyard. It’s less formal class than shared table — you’ll leave with new favorites (and maybe some notes for home).
Bordeaux: Private Walking Tour & Natural Wine GlassYou’ll wander Bordeaux’s historic heart with a private guide, from Gothic cathedrals to sunlit squares and secret corners most tourists miss. Try your hand at local words (with laughter), soak up stories behind every monument, and finish with a glass of natural Bordeaux wine — slow down and let the city surprise you.
Bordeaux: Wine & Cheese Tasting Walking Tour ChartronsYou’ll wander historic Chartrons with a local sommelier, hear stories of Bordeaux’s wine trade by the Garonne river, and taste four unique Bordeaux wines paired with cheeses in a cozy bar. Alongside practical tips for reading labels or choosing bottles, you’ll get genuine moments of laughter and connection — plus memories that linger long after the last sip.
