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Bordeaux Food & Wine Tasting Tour
From€140
3 hours
Dubrovnik, Croatia
About this activity
Discover Bordeaux's rich culinary heritage on a guided walking tour, sampling local delicacies and wines in the city's historic center.
Highlights
- Explore Bordeaux's historic center
- Visit local markets and patisseries
- Taste regional specialties like grass-fed beef
- Enjoy fresh Arcachon oysters
- Savor sweet canelés and French caviar
Full description
Dive into the heart of Bordeaux's gastronomic scene with a guided walking tour through its charming historic center. Visit bustling markets, artisanal patisseries, and renowned chocolatiers, where you'll sample regional specialties such as grass-fed beef, fresh Arcachon oysters, and sweet canelés. Along the way, learn about Bordeaux's rich culinary traditions and savor exquisite wines that have made the region famous. This immersive experience offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and cuisine, perfect for food enthusiasts eager to taste the authentic flavors of Bordeaux.
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Bordeaux's historic center
- Visits to local markets, patisseries, and chocolatiers
- Tastings of regional specialties like grass-fed beef, Arcachon oysters, French caviar, and canelés
- Transportation to and from Bordeaux
Itinerary
1
Meeting point. Guide will introduce him/herself to the group, give a brief summary of the tour, together with some basic point on what we are going to talk about and what we are going to see on the tour.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: YES
2
Pass by: Main Western entrance to the old town
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
We'll purchase city wall tickets, stroll the walls, and enjoy Adriatic Sea's blue hues. Your guide delves into their history: once, a single wall enclosed the Old Town after the 11th-century earth cover-up of the sea channel. Restored to its original look over time, you'll explore Fort Revelin and Minceta Tower within the walls, understanding their strategic importance. Spot Fort Lovrijenac, separate yet part of the walls, visitable post-tour. Learn of Dubrovnik's past defenses, political struggles, and diplomatic feats, ensuring its independence as a republic. Tour concludes near the port. *City Walls entrance fee not included.
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO
4
The main square of the old town, several stories covered here (St.Blaise's church, Orlando's column, Sponza Palace, Small Onofrio's Fountain, Bell tower...)
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
On this part of the tour we take you deep into the city’s 1,400-year history, recalling ancient tales when Dubrovnik was one of the world’s most prosperous port cites. It tells tales of war and lets the tour-goer in on the culture of the city. We begin our journey through history and through Old Town. Pass the Franciscan Monastery and admire Orlando’s Column, a monument on the Stradun inspired by the city’s long-standing freedom and sovereignty. See, too, Onofrio’s Fountain, built in 1438 at the end of a 8-mile (12-km) aqueduct that gave the city its water supply. The walk also passes by the Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace and the Cathedral of the Assumption, a baroque church built after the devastating earthquake of 1667.
Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6
This tour ends close to the old town port
Duration: 3 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Dubrovnik Walks, Orange umbrella, Brsalje ul. 8, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English
- Vegetarian options may be limited; please inform in advance
- The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
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Great tour with BRANKO
BRANKO WAS AWESOME. Great tour!
ivanaQ5183OJMay 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great tour!
Davor gave a great tour! He gave many interesting facts about the city. The views are very nice. Would recommend to others.
greesonbradOct 10, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Historic Old Town Tour
Very good visit thanks to Davor who guided us through with his comments revealing a very illuminating past and recent history. Thank you for his explanations and this day!
delphinebF3723IDOct 2, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Best guide
Our guide, Mara, was great. He explained all the details with the right amount of information making the tour entertaining and easy to follow.
V5705ICelenacSep 22, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Great Tour with Mara!!!
Mara was our tour guide and she was phenomenal! Very pleasant, calm demeanor and so knowledgeable! Answered all questions and was very accommodating! Great, great tour!!
teresafX2214QQSep 9, 2025TRIPADVISOR