Bordeaux Walking Tour with Sweet Treat Tastings

Bordeaux, France
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Discover Bordeaux with your eyes and your taste buds.

Set off on a fun and delicious 2.5 hour walking tour through Bordeaux’s historic center! Follow your local guide through beautiful streets and squares, passing the city’s iconic monuments, impressive churches and charming hidden corners.

Along the way, discover Bordeaux through fun stories and anecdotes but never like a history lesson! To make the walk even more enjoyable, stop along the way for 4 delicious tastings.

Discover great local addresses and taste some of Bordeaux’s favorite sweet specialties, including the famous canelé, traditional madeleine and other local treats.Perfect for food lovers, couples, families and curious travelers looking for a relaxed and tasty way to discover Bordeaux.

- 2.5-hour guided walking tour
- 4 sweet tasting stops
- Fun, friendly & delicious

What's included

  • Collations 4 tastings of local sweet specialties
  • Small-group experience
  • Friendly English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Monument aux Girondins
    Pass by
    Your walking tour begins at the impressive Place des Quinconces, in front of the Monument aux Girondins. Admire its spectacular 43-metre-high column, crowned by the Spirit of Liberty, and its impressive fountains adorned with majestic bronze sculptures.
  2. Allees de Tourny
    5m · Admission ticket included
    Begin this stop with a delicious tasting at Cadiot-Badie, one of Bordeaux’s most renowned luxury chocolatiers. Discover a fine chocolate creation before strolling along the elegant Allées de Tourny.
  3. Grand Theatre
    Pass by
    Admire one of Bordeaux’s architectural masterpieces. Built in the 18th century, the Grand Théâtre is famous for its impressive neoclassical façade and twelve Corinthian columns.
  4. Place de la Comedie
    5m · Admission ticket included
    From Place de la Comédie, discover the entrance to Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux’s famous pedestrian shopping street. Enjoy your second tasting with an authentic Bordeaux canelé, famous for its deeply caramelized crust and soft, tender center flavored with vanilla and rum.
  5. The Water Mirror
    Pass by
    Discover Bordeaux’s most iconic square overlooking the Garonne River, The Place de la Bourse. And don’t miss the famous Miroir d’Eau, one of the city’s most photographed landmarks.
  6. Eglise St Pierre
    Pass by
    Wander through the charming streets and picturesque squares of Bordeaux’s historic centre, including Place du Parlement, Place Saint-Pierre and Place Camille Jullian. Admire the beautiful Saint-Pierre Church and soak up the lively atmosphere of this neighbourhood, filled with cafés, bars and restaurants. With its narrow streets and intimate squares, this vibrant district is the true heart of Old Bordeaux.
  7. Rue des Remparts
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Stroll along the charming pedestrian connecting the medieval heart of Bordeaux with the cathedral district, and enjoy two delicious local tastings along the way.
    Taste the traditional Madeleines Lamothe, soft and buttery French cakes, before discovering the famous Bouchons Bordelais, a Bordeaux specialty created in 1976 with almonds and raisins, with flavours inspired by the local Fine de Bordeaux.
  8. Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux
    5m
    Step inside the magnificent Saint-André Cathedral and discover its impressive architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Admire the beautiful stained-glass windows, grand organ, remarkable paintings and soaring interior of one of Bordeaux’s most spectacular monuments.
  9. 10m
    Enter Bordeaux’s elegant Golden Triangle and stroll along the prestigious Cours de l’Intendance, one of the city’s most exclusive shopping streets, lined with luxury boutiques. Continue towards Place des Grands Hommes before enjoying your final sweet stop: the famous Dune Blanche by Pascal, a light choux pastry filled with a deliciously airy whipped cream, the perfect treat to end your gourmet walk!
  10. Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux
    5m
    Finish your walking tour at the beautiful Notre-Dame Church, tucked away on the charming Rue Mably. This peaceful and elegant setting marks the end of the tour, just a short walk from Allées de Tourny and Place des Quinconces, bringing you back close to where the experience began.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At Place des Quinconces. The meeting point at number 18 is located in front of a large green door.

End point

At Place des Quinconces. The meeting point at number 18 is located in front of a large green door.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for guests with food allergies.

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