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Bordeaux Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

We offer tours that combine small bites with the discovery of unusual places: from famous local patisseries to historic boutiques, from the region's unique wine to one of France's most iconic libraries.

This tour will allow you to discover places that only the locals know about, a different way of immersing yourself in the city. This tour has been imagined and will be led by people from Bordeaux who make our experience authentic and unique.

We'll take you not only to great places to sample local produce, but also to corners of the city that only we know.

If you want to discover all the secrets and curiosities of Bordeaux, join our "That's All Local" tour and spend a few hours like a true Bordelais.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine Tasting
  • Unusual venues where locals go to
  • Tips
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

90 Rue de la Porte Dijeaux
33000 Bordeaux, France

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End point

Place du Palais
33000 Bordeaux, France

The end of the tour is near the Garonne (the river) and there are tram stops very close by that can take you all over the city or back to your accommodation. It stands at the northern end of the Place du Palais, near the Palais de Justice and the Grosse Cloche.

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Porte Dijeaux (pass by)

The Porte Dijeaux is one of the six entrances to Bordeaux.It is located at the western end of the decumanus formed by the alignment of the streets Porte Dijeaux and Saint-Rémi. It leads to the Gambetta Square. The Porte Dijeaux is also known as the Porte Dauphine (under Louis XIV).
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Porte Dijeaux

Sweet Tasting of Dunes Blanches After 25 minutes of baking in our special "cabbage dough" ovens, they come out golden brown. Once they have come down to room temperature, each crisp cabbage is topped by hand with a light, airy cream.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Museum of decorative Arts and Design (pass by)

The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (madd-bordeaux) is housed in a "hôtel particulier" built in Bordeaux between 1775 and 1779 for the Parliament counsellor Pierre de Raymond de Lalande
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Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux (pass by)

The cathedral is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. The Cathédrale Saint-André is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Bordeaux's rich heritage and religious history. It attracts visitors from around the world who come to admire its architecture, explore its interior, and learn about its fascinating past.
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Place Camille Jullian (pass by)

The square (and the 1936 monument) pays tribute to the Bordeaux historian, Camille Jullian.
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Place du Parlement (pass by)

Its architecture is classic with regular facades and curved openings on the ground floor.
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Place du Parlement

Wine tasting it’s just the perfect way to see Bordeaux. White, red or rosé? You will taste a glass of a high-quality organic wine and discover how it is made.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Eglise St Pierre (pass by)

Saint Peter's church, one of the oldest in Bordeaux, was created in the 12th century.
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Porte Cailhau (pass by)

Listed as a historic monument since 28 May 1883. The Porte Cailhau is situated in the heart of Bordeaux's old town, overlooking the Garonne River. It stands at the northern end of the Place du Palais, near the Palais de Justice and the Grosse Cloche. Built in the late 15th century, around 1494, the Porte Cailhau served as one of the main gates to the city of Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux

homemade pastries gourmet treats in a warm and welcoming environment, just as if you were having a snack at your grandma' s house.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bordeaux Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesWine Tasting
  • Unusual venues where locals go to
  • Tips

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour.
  • Please contact us for any food restriction before booking.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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