Bordeaux Wine History tour
Walking tour and wine tasting in the center
- WITH
- Hela's TEAM | about the guide
Since the Roman times, Bordeaux has not only been making wine, but also experiencing different periods and architectural mouvements. Today, it is the world's wine capital and the second city (after Paris) with the most numerous preserved historical buildings and monuments. In this tour, absorb and reflect on this outstanding city as you learn about its wine culture and history. Following your professional guide, you will discover the Place Royale and its important link with the wine trade across the history. You will then visit the Musée du Vin et du Négoce, Bordeaux's oldest wine museum, learning about the role of the "négociant" and enjoying a tasting of 3 delicious local wines. Continuing with a stroll in the Chartrons' chic and charming area, you will learn about the wine merchants and barrel makers as you walk past art galleries, trendy cafés and little plazas. You will also enjoy a second tasting of 3 wines in a local bar to learn more about Bordeaux wine and soak up the area's unique atmosphere.
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Bordeaux and the wine region
France -
1/2 day
DURATION -
10
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Bordeaux, wine, Chartrons, wine tasting, tour, wine museum, Bordeaux tasting, Bordeaux wine tour, Musée du Vin et du Négoce, Chartrons wine
- transport :
- On foot and by tram
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- No
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (fluent), Anglais/English (native)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 10
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- 6 wine tastings in two of Bordeaux's best locations - One-way tram ticket
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch - Personal shopping
ITINERARY
Immerse yourself in Bordeaux's wine world and history on this unique 3-hour walking tour through the city center. Led by a professional guide, you will start from the Place Royale where you learn about the city's port and its important role in the wine trade starting in the Middle Ages. Then you will head to the historic and today so trendy Chartrons area where you will visit the Musée du vin et du négoce, Bordeaux's original wine museum where you will discover some secret cellars and enjoy a wine tasting. Your tour will continue exploring the Chartrons which used to be the wine merchants and barrels makers favorite hub. A second wine tasting in a charming local wine bar will complete this comprehensive tour. NOTE: This tour may take place between Tuesdays through Saturdays
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel (if centrally located) or city center (To check with guide after reservation)
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Your hotel (if centrally located) or city center (To check with guide after reservation)
about
your guide
Hela
Bordeaux and the wine region
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English
Born in the United States of Egyptian parents, I was always passionate about art, history and culture. After studying french art in America and communication at the American University of Cairo, I moved to Bordeaux and studied oenology at the Chamber of Commerce. I also fell in love with Bordeaux and decided to stay to become a guide lecturer and show the city to the world. Since 2013, I am the owner of a walking tour company in this amazing city and I work with other passionate guides. My favorite topics are the wine-related tours as well as the historical tours and the Church hopping. Sharing my knowledge with people and also learning from them is what makes my job the most wonderful. Beside that, I also love running and I am also organizing some running tours for the more sporty visitors! Want a personalized itinerary? I would be happy to design a unique tour for you. Just let me know...
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