Bordeaux: Small Group Afternoon Wine History Tour (with Wine & Cheese Tasting)
2 hours
From 13:30
Group 1+
English
2 hours
13:30
What you'll do
This tour takes you through the streets of Bordeaux and provides the chance to learn about the history of wine from the local region. Having met your guide at 1.30 PM at Chartrons Tram Station, stroll past historic landmarks such as the iconic Saint Louis de Chartrons church. Conclude your experience with a sophisticated wine and cheese tasting in a local wine bar, offering 4 organic wines expertly paired with artisanal cheeses. Along the way gather the history between wine and when France had their Royal Family.
Highlights
- Historical Walking Tour: See impressive landmarks on a guided walk through Bordeaux
- Wine Education: Discover more about the wine made locally and the regional wine-making heritage
- Cheese and Wine Tasting: Enjoy a guided 30-minute organic wine and local cheese tasting in a charming local wine bar
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 2 Hours
- 2Group Size: 1-15 People
- 3Start Time: 1.30 PM
- 4Meeting Point: Chartrons Tram Station - look for your guide's turquoise/blue eco-umbrella.
- 5Guided Walk: Embark on a walking tour of the city with your knowledgeable guide
- 6World Wine Exposition Museum: Learn about wine regions and grape varieties while admiring the architecture of the 21st century museum
- 7Saint Louis de Chartrons Church: Visit one of Bordeaux's iconic churches, steeped in history and architectural beauty
- 8Chartrons Neighbourhood: Stroll through narrow cobblestone streets lined with typical wine merchant houses
- 9Wine Tasting: Conclude your tour at a charming wine bar, where you'll indulge in a professional wine tasting of 4 organic wines paired with assorted cheeses
- 10End Time: Approximately 3.30 PM
What's Included
- Experience guide/sommelier
- Walking tour in Bordeaux
- 4 Bordeaux wines (1 glass of white wine, 2 glass of red wine, and 1 glass of sweet wine)
- Cheese platter
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
64 Quai des Chartrons (64 Quai des Chartrons, Gironde Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 33300)
Kindly reach the meeting point 10–15 minutes before the departure time
Notes
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- The tour will be run by a local expert guide who has a passion for sharing extensive knowledge about French food, wine, history, and culture
- We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances.
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
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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.
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