Professional Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with Walking Tour of Chartrons and Riverside
by Free Walking Tours Bordeaux
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€123.50Overview
This two-hour professional walking tour begins in the Chartrons neighborhood, known as the Old Wine Merchant street and part of Bordeaux's UNESCO World Heritage area. The guide, an in-house sommelier, leads the group through the streets, explaining Bordeaux's grape varieties, major wine regions, the 1855 classification, and how to read wine labels. The walk lasts about one hour and covers historic sites including the twin houses called "Maisons Jumelles," once home to foreign wine merchants, and views of the Eglise St Louis des Chartrons church. The tour continues to the Quais de Bordeaux along the Garonne River, where participants learn about the river's role in the port and wine trade. From the riverbank, the guide points out the Pont de Pierre bridge, built in the early 19th century by Napoleon Bonaparte, and another northern bridge noted for its innovative construction techniques; these bridges are viewed from a distance and not visited up close. Participants also see the large wine exposition museum on the river's north side from afar. The walk includes all travel time and lasts about one hour. The final 30 minutes take place in a local wine bar, where the sommelier leads a blind wine tasting session. Guests sample Bordeaux wines paired with cheese and baguette while receiving explanations of tasting techniques and details about the wines. Alcoholic beverages are included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chartrons Wine Merchant Streets
The tour starts in the heart of Chartrons, Bordeaux's Old Wine Merchant street. This area, part of the Port de la Lune, dates back to the 17th century and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
15 min
Quais De Bordeaux
Participants pause to enjoy views of the Garonne River and learn about its history as a port involved in the wine trade.
10 min
Pont de Pierre Viewpoint
From the riverbank, guests see the Pont de Pierre bridge, constructed in the early 19th century under Napoleon Bonaparte. The guide explains the historical connection between wine and royalty. The bridge is not visited up close.
10 min
Northern Bridge Viewpoint
Looking north, the group observes another important Bordeaux bridge noted for its advanced construction technology. The guide discusses new wine-making technologies here. The bridge is not approached closely.
10 min
Eglise St Louis des Chartrons
This stop features one of Bordeaux’s most recognized churches. Guests learn about the church's architectural and historical significance.
15 min
Wine Exposition Museum View
From a distance, participants spot the large modern wine exposition museum to the north along the river. The guide covers Bordeaux’s wine regions and grape varieties. The museum is not visited up close.
15 min
Maisons Jumelles Twin Houses
The group sees the twin houses once inhabited by foreign wine merchants, highlighting the role of foreigners in Bordeaux’s wine trade.
15 min
Blind Wine Tasting
The tour ends with a 30-minute blind tasting session in a local wine bar. Guests sample Bordeaux wines paired with cheese and baguette while the sommelier provides guidance on tasting techniques and wine details.
30 min
Meeting point
Tram stop B: Chartrons In front of Moelleuses et Persillées restaurant Our guide will wait with a turquoise Umbrella.
End point
We end the tour with a nice tasting in the most cutest street of Bordeaux.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Professional Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with Walking Tour of Chartrons and Riverside
by Free Walking Tours Bordeaux
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€123.50Overview
This two-hour professional walking tour begins in the Chartrons neighborhood, known as the Old Wine Merchant street and part of Bordeaux's UNESCO World Heritage area. The guide, an in-house sommelier, leads the group through the streets, explaining Bordeaux's grape varieties, major wine regions, the 1855 classification, and how to read wine labels. The walk lasts about one hour and covers historic sites including the twin houses called "Maisons Jumelles," once home to foreign wine merchants, and views of the Eglise St Louis des Chartrons church. The tour continues to the Quais de Bordeaux along the Garonne River, where participants learn about the river's role in the port and wine trade. From the riverbank, the guide points out the Pont de Pierre bridge, built in the early 19th century by Napoleon Bonaparte, and another northern bridge noted for its innovative construction techniques; these bridges are viewed from a distance and not visited up close. Participants also see the large wine exposition museum on the river's north side from afar. The walk includes all travel time and lasts about one hour. The final 30 minutes take place in a local wine bar, where the sommelier leads a blind wine tasting session. Guests sample Bordeaux wines paired with cheese and baguette while receiving explanations of tasting techniques and details about the wines. Alcoholic beverages are included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chartrons Wine Merchant Streets
The tour starts in the heart of Chartrons, Bordeaux's Old Wine Merchant street. This area, part of the Port de la Lune, dates back to the 17th century and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
15 min
Quais De Bordeaux
Participants pause to enjoy views of the Garonne River and learn about its history as a port involved in the wine trade.
10 min
Pont de Pierre Viewpoint
From the riverbank, guests see the Pont de Pierre bridge, constructed in the early 19th century under Napoleon Bonaparte. The guide explains the historical connection between wine and royalty. The bridge is not visited up close.
10 min
Northern Bridge Viewpoint
Looking north, the group observes another important Bordeaux bridge noted for its advanced construction technology. The guide discusses new wine-making technologies here. The bridge is not approached closely.
10 min
Eglise St Louis des Chartrons
This stop features one of Bordeaux’s most recognized churches. Guests learn about the church's architectural and historical significance.
15 min
Wine Exposition Museum View
From a distance, participants spot the large modern wine exposition museum to the north along the river. The guide covers Bordeaux’s wine regions and grape varieties. The museum is not visited up close.
15 min
Maisons Jumelles Twin Houses
The group sees the twin houses once inhabited by foreign wine merchants, highlighting the role of foreigners in Bordeaux’s wine trade.
15 min
Blind Wine Tasting
The tour ends with a 30-minute blind tasting session in a local wine bar. Guests sample Bordeaux wines paired with cheese and baguette while the sommelier provides guidance on tasting techniques and wine details.
30 min
Meeting point
Tram stop B: Chartrons In front of Moelleuses et Persillées restaurant Our guide will wait with a turquoise Umbrella.
End point
We end the tour with a nice tasting in the most cutest street of Bordeaux.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.