Full-Day gourmet tour & Medoc visit & tasting
Médoc, Bordeaux
Discover Bordeaux while ambling through the city and the vineyards enjoying the French "Art de vivre" ingredients: history, traditions, architecture, wine and food.
Overview
This guided walking and wine tour in Bordeaux suits small groups interested in local gastronomy and Medoc wineries. It includes tastings and visits to vineyards and producers.
Highlights
- Walking tour of Bordeaux city center
- Stops at three local producers: cannelé bakery, cheese shop, and charcuterie
- Tasting of five to six wines
- Free time for lunch with guide recommendations
- Visit and tasting at a prestigious 1855 Growth Classified chateau
- Tasting at a family-run estate winery
Description
Begin your tour with a guided walk through Bordeaux’s 18th-century city center, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, sample the region’s signature pastry, the cannelé.
Continue to a cheese shop to learn about famous French cheeses such as Comté, Roquefort, and Brie. Then visit a pork butcher to taste local charcuterie paired with wine.
At 2:00 PM, travel by minivan to the Médoc region along the famous 'chateaux route.' Learn about the history and production of Bordeaux and Médoc wines from your guide.
Visit a prestigious 1855 Growth Classified chateau, such as Château Marquis de Terme or Château Dauzac, for a vineyard tour, including the vat room and cellars. Enjoy a wine tasting class featuring Cabernet Sauvignon alongside a French appetizer platter with cheese, dark chocolate, fresh bread, and dry sausage.
Afterward, stop briefly at Château Margaux for photo opportunities in front of one of Bordeaux’s most renowned wineries.
End the day with a tasting at a family-run estate winery before returning to Bordeaux by 6:30 PM.
Includes
- Historical tour of Bordeaux city center
- Tastings at three local producers: cannelé bakery, cured meat shop, and cheese shop
- Free time for lunch with guide recommendations
- Visit and tasting at one classified chateau
- Tasting at a family-run estate winery
- Five to six wines tasted
- French appetizer platter during wine tasting
- Friendly, professional guide
- Tours available in English and French
- Transportation by minivan
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips and gratuities
- Lunch
Important Information
- Maximum group size: 8 participants
- Minimum of two participants required for the tour to operate; cancellations with full refund if minimum not met
- All participants, including children, must have a ticket to board the minivan; undeclared children cannot be accommodated on the day
- The tour is not accessible for children under 4 years old due to safety and legal restrictions
- If you booked separately with friends, please contact us to coordinate
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a valid ID for wine tastings. The best days to sample cannelés are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Early bookings are recommended due to group size limits.
