Bordeaux Wine History Walking Tour and Wine & Cheese Tasting
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Overview

Immerse yourself in Bordeaux’s wine history, walk its UNESCO-listed streets, and enjoy a sommelier-led wine and cheese tasting on this gourmet walking tour. In the afternoon, meet in central Bordeaux and set off on foot: you’ll explore its atmospheric neighborhoods, will learn about its vinous history at the wine tasting, will glimpse its historic landmarks, and more. Afterwards, finish with a tutored tasting and pairing session in an evocative location.

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Experience

Highlights

  • Learn all about Bordeaux’s wine history, plus wine tasting and buying tips
  • Immerse yourself in the city’s UNESCO-listed scenery
  • See one of the biggest wine exposition museum on this tour.
  • Enjoy a generous wine and cheese tasting, led by your sommelier guide
  • Itinerary

    • We start our tour in the heart of Chartrons also known as Old Wine Merchant street. Situated on the "Port de la lune" (the french name for Port of Moon) also a pet name of Bordeaux dating back from the 17th Century. Today they are all World Unesco heritage.

      15 minutes
    • Quais De Bordeaux

      Enjoy the beatiful view on the river garonne, while learning about its port and wine trade.

      10 minutes
    • While standing at the river side you will see from distance one of the oldest bridges of Bordeaux "Pont de Pierre", it was constructed for Napoleon Bonaparte, dating back to the early 19 century. We will learn the connection of wine and kings. Please note that the monument will not be visited from close.

      10 minutes
    • Looking towards the north of Bordeaux we can spot from a distance another important bridge. You will be surprised to know the amazing technology used behind to create this awesome looking bridge. Here we will also learn about new technologies used in making wines. Please note that the monument will not be visited from close.

      10 minutes
    • Eglise St Louis des Chartrons

      One of the most iconic churches in Bordeaux. You will see the beauty of the church and learn the history behind it.

      15 minutes
    • Eglise St Louis des Chartrons

      We will be able to spot as well the biggest world wine exposition Museum up the river to the north. Here you will learn about the wine regions and grape varieties while admiring the beauty of the 21st century Museum in a distance. Please note that the monument will not be visited from close.

      15 minutes
    • We will see a "Maisons Jumelles" twin house in English. Once lived by a foreign wine merchant. The importance of foreigners in the Bordeaux wine trade.

      15 minutes
    • Be prepared for a Blind Wine Tasting, this is the time to open up your senses and start sniffing & sipping the luscious wines of Bordeaux paired with different cheese and baguette. Your guide will explain and guide you through this experience in a local wine bar.

      30 minutes
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    Location

    Address

    64 Quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux, France

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    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Travel time is included in the tour duration.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from€65.00