Bordeaux: Guided Food Tour with Tastings

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Bordeaux: Guided Food Tour with Tastings

Name: Bordeaux: Guided Food Tour with Tastings
Address: France

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Discover the rich culinary traditions of Bordeaux on a guided walking tour with a local. Meet the people producing and serving artisanal food and wine, and sample some of the best foods in the city.

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Highlights

Discover how Bordeaux’s rich history has shaped its food.
Enjoy 9+ different tastes, including 3 local wines at six stops.
Explore the historical backstreets & must-see monuments.
Taste the local delicacies and national classics.
Follow a local, English-speaking guide.

Description

You’ll start the food tour with a young baker, making bread and viennoiserie on site. See croissants being rolled and folded before you try one of France’s most beloved pastries here and learn how it made its way to Bordeaux. Next up on your food tour is Bordeaux’s emblematic canelé, a sweet treat with strong ties to the famous wine region. You'll visit a small, owner-operated patisserie that makes fresh canelés daily with natural ingredients. You'll pass by the medieval Cathedral of Saint André, the most beautiful religious monument in Bordeaux and where the future king of France Louis VII was married in 1137. Stop to marvel at the gold-topped tower of Pey-Berland before continuing to your next foodie stop. As one of France’s oldest ports, Bordeaux’s troubled and vibrant history spans over 2000 years. Weave through the charming streets, stopping at a typical café-brasserie just meters from the Bordeaux city hall. You'll be served a homemade plat du jour, the daily special, showcasing local ingredients and the chef's creativity. Next up, cheese! No food tour of France would be complete without it. Led by a specialist cheesemonger, learn the differences in French terroir in a country that produces over 1200 cheeses! Stopping off in the famous Triangle d’Or quarter, you’ll visit a Bordeaux institution that’s been producing artisanal chocolate since 1915. This is a third-generation family business and a must-visit in Bordeaux. Just next door is one of Bordeaux’s newest pâtisserie, named after the distinctive Atlantic coastline of the region. Invented in 2007 by the son of a famous pastry maker, you’ll try the delicious and popular crunchy puff pastry filled with cream. Finish up in a local’s wine bar and learn everything you need to know about French regional wines in a tasting of three local wines. Ask all your wine questions to two friendly brothers—they’ll be leading the tasting and telling you their opinions on wine too! After that, say farewell to your guide in a small city park.

Includes

Local English-speaking guide Small group of 10 max 9+ different tastes at 6 stops 3 different local wines

Important Information

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
This tour is not suitable for people who don't drink alcohol, or under 18.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
We cannot accommodate vegans, kosher or gluten free, but we do our very best with all other allergies or restrictions.
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.