Uncover Bordeaux through food and wine as you explore the cities' culinary traditions and the winemaking techniques that have produced France's finest bottles. Discover 3 regional wines in a sommelier-led wine tasting, in a local’s wine bar. Visit small, local eateries with a local, English-speaking guide, taste 9+ different regional and national delicacies, and learn the stories behind each one! Explore the city's famous historical sites and discover how centuries of global trade have shaped its unique cuisine.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ 3 different local wines
✔ 9+ different tastes at 6 stops
✔ Small group of 10 max
✖ Hotel Pick up/Drop off
✖ Tips (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure:
20 Rue des Ayres, 33000 Bordeaux, France
This tour meets in front of Église Saint-Paul de Bordeaux, 20 Rue des Ayres, 33000 Bordeaux. Your guide will be holding a Devour Tours sign or tote bag.
Return: 16 Pl. des Martyrs de la Résistance, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Finish the tour with a dedicated wine tasting! Feel free to pick up a bottle to take back home, the selection in here is hard to beat.
Itinerary
1
Boulangerie Louis Lamour
Your first bite of the day is from 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux
One of Bordeaux’s must-see monuments in the historic old town and is one of the oldest belfries in France.
3
Cassonade Cannelés & Spécialités
Next, you'll try 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.
Duration: 25 minutes
4
St. Andre Cathedral
Discover the medieval Cathedral Saint André and stop to marvel at the gold-topped tower of the flamboyant gothic jewel... Pey-Berland.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Le Bocal de Tatie Josée
Pop into this small restaurant tucked on a quiet backstreet next to the Cathedral. Meet owner Thibaut and enjoy a croque monsieur.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Fromagerie Chez Delphine
Cheese! No food tour of France would be complete without it. Led by a specialist cheese monger, learn the differences in French terroir in a country that produces over 1200 cheeses!
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Chocolaterie Bordeaux Maison Darricau depuis 1915
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Dunes Blanches chez Pascal Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s newest pâtisserie, named after the distinctive Atlantic coastline of the region. Invented in 2007, the pastry you’ll try here should be at the top of every must-eat list!
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Cave Saint Seurin
Finish up in a local wine bar run for a wine tasting with three wines from the Bordeaux region.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We cannot accomodate vegans or gluten free, but we do our very best with all other allergies or restrictions.
• Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.
• Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
