Bordeaux Market Food Tour and Gourmet River Cruise
About This Experience
Start your adventure at a charming boutique where you’ll sample local specialties like Lillet and regional delicacies. Then follow your guide through the Chartrons market. While you take in the sights, smells, and stories, your guide will collect a hand-picked selection of gourmet products: oysters, roasted chicken, cheese, charcuterie, and pastries — the best of southwest France, in one basket.
Next, step aboard a private boat for a 90-minute cruise on the Garonne River. As the city drifts by, enjoy your market feast paired with local Bordeaux wines. This is your moment to unwind, taste, and take in the beauty of the city from a new perspective.
Tour Itinerary
30 min
Your journey begins at the base of La Cité du Vin. From this perfect starting point, you'll discover the hidden stories and fascinating heritage of Bordeaux's historic port, once the bustling gateway that established the city's global wine reputation.
1 hour
Following our visit to a local specialty shop, we'll walk along the charming Chartrons district quays, where elegant 18th-century facades reveal Bordeaux's rich wine trading heritage.
1 hour
We'll explore the vibrant Chartrons farmers market situated along the Garonne riverbank, where local producers showcase Bordeaux's finest seasonal produce and regional specialties.
2 hours
Next, we'll board for a leisurely 90-minute cruise along the Garonne, where you'll savor the market delicacies we've collected paired with selected local wines while enjoying stunning views of Bordeaux from the water.
What's Included
Included
- Visit & Tasting in a charming local shop
- Produce from the market (full meal)
- Local wines and cocktails
- Farmers Market visit
- 1.5 hour cruise along the XVIIIth century façades
Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
Meet me in front of the Cité du Vin
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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