--- title: Professional - Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/professional-bordeaux-wine-and-cheese-tasting-with-a-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 219 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Riverside stroll, cheese board rank_in_category: 13 of 16 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/professional-bordeaux-wine-and-cheese-tasting-with-a-walking-tour/ --- # Professional - Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour **Guidekin's take:** An hour on foot through the old wine merchant streets of Chartrons and along the river with an in house sommelier, then four Bordeaux wines paired with a cheese platter. Grape varieties and the trade's history are the thread; the route is wheelchair accessible and walking time counts toward the length. 4.87 from 219 reviews at €65 per person. In our comparison: #13 of 16 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview NICE & ENJOYABLE WALKING TOUR TO EXPLORE THE CHARMING NEIGHBOURHOOD OF BORDEAUX WITH OUR IN-HOUSE SOMMELIER WITH WINE & CHEESE TASTING. This tour is designed by our in-house Sommelier & Wine Expert. He will take you on a stroll through the UNESCO wine merchant streets, many of which are 300 years old. We will walk for almost an hour to discover the neighbourhood of Chartrons and the riverside of Bordeaux while learning about the different grape varieties used in Bordeaux, the important wine regions, how to pick up a bottle in a supermarket or in a restaurant, what is the 1855 classification, how to read a label like a professional, the historical monuments of the district and much more! At the end of the tour we will put all the theoretical knowledge into practical "learning by tasting"… Cheers!! PS - We do other tour like "Bordeaux Organic Food Tour (French Apéro style) in Saint Michel area & Best of Bordeaux Walking tour in City centre check them out. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Tram stop B: Chartrons In front of… - Starts 14:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €40: ages 1 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 219 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Free Walking Tours Bordeaux - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.87 from 219 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 210 of 219. - 5 stars: 203 (93%) - 4 stars: 7 (3%) - 3 stars: 7 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the wine education and cheese pairings; some say the walking portion differed from their expectations. **Praised:** - Patient, knowledgeable guides answer questions and keep the group engaged - Clear explanations of grape varieties, regions, wine labels and tasting techniques - Wine and cheese pairings that reviewers find enjoyable and instructive - An easy walk through the wine district adds historical context to the tasting **Complaints:** - The walking portion can differ from expectations, with missed stops or a tasting replacing it Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-08-06 to 2025-09-11); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Tasting of 4 Bordeaux Wines paired with assorted cheese platter. ## Itinerary 1. **We start our tour in the heart of Chartrons also known as Old Wine Merchant s...** (15m) - We start our tour in the heart of Chartrons also known as Old Wine Merchant street. Situated on the "Port de la lune" (the french name for Port of Moon) also a pet name of Bordeaux dating back from the 17th Century. Today they are all World Unesco heritage. 2. **Quais De Bordeaux** (10m) - Enjoy the beatiful view on the river garonne, while learning about its port and wine trade. 3. **While standing at the river side you will see from distance one of the oldest...** (10m) - While standing at the river side you will see from distance one of the oldest bridges of Bordeaux "Pont de Pierre", it was constructed for Napoleon Bonaparte, dating back to the early 19 century. We will learn the connection of wine and kings. Please note that the monument... 4. **Looking towards the north of Bordeaux we can spot from a distance another imp...** (10m) - Looking towards the north of Bordeaux we can spot from a distance another important bridge. You will be surprised to know the amazing technology used behind to create this awesome looking bridge. Here we will also learn about new technologies used in making wines. Please note... 5. **Eglise St Louis des Chartrons** (15m) - One of the most iconic churches in Bordeaux. You will see the beauty of the church and learn the history behind it. 6. **We will be able to spot as well the biggest world wine exposition Museum up t...** (15m) - We will be able to spot as well the biggest world wine exposition Museum up the river to the north. Here you will learn about the wine regions and grape varieties while admiring the beauty of the 21st century Museum in a distance. Please note that the monument will not be... 7. **We will see a "Maisons Jumelles" twin house in English** (15m) - Once lived by a foreign wine merchant. The importance of foreigners in the Bordeaux wine trade. 8. **Be prepared for a Blind Wine Tasting, this is the time to open up your senses...** (30m) - Be prepared for a Blind Wine Tasting, this is the time to open up your senses and start sniffing & sipping the luscious wines of Bordeaux paired with different cheese and baguette. Your guide will explain and guide you through this experience in a local wine bar. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Tram stop B: Chartrons In front of Moelleuses et Persillées restaurant Our guide will wait with a turquoise Umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJAUhmtn4oVQ0RPq0XtDtE1so Ends: We end the tour with a nice tasting in the most cutest street of Bordeaux. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Travel time is included in the tour duration. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 16** | €65 | 2h | 4.87 (219) | shared | | [Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour](/france/bordeaux/tours/bordeaux-old-town-food-and-wine-tour/?format=md) | €112 | 3h | 4.97 (418) | shared | | [Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour / 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic](/france/bordeaux/tours/graves-saint-emilion-wine-tour-3-ch-teaux-gourmet-picnic/?format=md) | €175 | 9h | 4.97 (351) | shared | | [Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour / Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic](/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-e-bike-wine-tour-wine-vines-gourmet-picnic/?format=md) | €169 | 9h | 4.97 (224) | shared | Ranked #13 of 16 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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