Dive deep into Bordeaux’s celebrated wine culture with a guided walking tour that blends history, terroir, and exclusive tastings. Designed for wine lovers eager to taste and learn in an authentic city setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking over varied pavement and city streets without steep climbs.
Wildlife
History
Bordeaux’s wine trade dates back over two millennia, flourishing particularly in the 18th century when the Chartrons district became the hub for merchants shipping wine worldwide.
Conservation
Local vintners and city officials promote sustainable viticulture practices and responsible tourism to preserve the region’s vineyards and cultural heritage.
Bordeaux Walking Tours
Dive deep into Bordeaux’s celebrated wine culture with a guided walking tour that blends history, terroir, and exclusive tastings. Designed for wine lovers eager to taste and learn in an authentic city setting.
Bordeaux Walking Tours is a guided walking tour company based in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, that specializes in themed city walks focusing on history, architecture, wine, artisanship and local culture.
The company organizes a comprehensive range of tours including wine-focused walks beginning at Place de la Bourse with visits to the Wine Museum and the Chartrons district; heritage routes through industrial renewal zones such as Bacalan and Bassins-à-Flots with stops at the Cité du Vin and the Submarine Base; thematic itineraries on Jewish history and notable local figures including sites connected to 19th-century industrial patrons and wartime experiences; artisan-focused walks introducing jewellers, leather masters, luthiers and traditional blacksmithing; and family-oriented and running tours suited to different ages and fitness levels.
Offerings cover private, semi-private and public formats, with specialty experiences like farmers market visits to Marché des Capucins, evening walks of illuminated façades, antique-collector routes and medieval-themed family adventures featuring age-appropriate activities. Local guides contextualize architectural detail, urban regeneration and social history while visiting preserved façades, crypts, churches and market halls.
Routes traverse central Bordeaux neighborhoods and peripheral redevelopment areas, revealing both historic port heritage and contemporary adaptive reuse. Bookings accommodate private groups and tailored itineraries that emphasize wine education, urban heritage, artisanal craft and family engagement. Bordeaux Walking Tours delivers on-foot experiences designed to reveal the city's layered history and living culture through informed commentary and site visits.
Booking information is available online and tours can be arranged for private groups, corporate outings, school visits and other special-interest requests.
Seasonal schedules vary.
Tours Offered
32
Wide selection of themed walks
Local Guides
Local guides
Guides specialize in Bordeaux history
Tour Styles
Walking · Running · Private
Options for families and enthusiasts
Reserve a spot on a guided walking tour through Bordeaux’s historic streets — private and semi-private options available.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
The tour takes place on city streets with uneven surfaces, so sturdy shoes ensure comfort throughout the four-hour experience.
Stay Hydrated
Wine tastings can be dehydrating; bring water or ask your guide for water breaks between stops.
Arrive On Time
Tours follow a schedule to fit multiple stops, so punctuality helps you fully enjoy each location and tasting.
Inform About Dietary Restrictions
Notify the operator in advance if you have allergies or other restrictions that might affect tasting options.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
To navigate city streets and historic areas comfortably throughout the tour.
Light Jacket or Layered Clothing
Weather in Bordeaux can change quickly, so layered clothing keeps you comfortable between stops.
fall|spring|winter
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is key during tastings and walking segments.
summer|spring|fall
Location
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Historic port city and wine capital
Notebook or App for Notes
To jot down wine notes and tasting insights from the guide.