Bordeaux Cheese Tours: The 15 Best Days Out

1.Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Walk Bordeaux’s old Chartrons wine quarter with an English-speaking sommelier guide such as Adrian, Ani, Clemence, or Caz. See the river, historic churches, bridges, and wine landmarks before a blind tasting of one white, two reds, and one sweet Bordeaux wine with French cheese and baguette. Groups are capped at 15.

“A lovely, easy walk with History, culture and more from the gorgeous Pascale. Followed by an interesting and informative wine and cheese experience no-one should miss in Bordeaux. Highly recommended.”

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2.Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Join Mathilde or Cécilia in Bordeaux for a small-group tasting of six wines, from dry whites and classic reds to a sweet pour. You’ll learn about appellations, terroir, grape varieties, blending, and French labels while sampling local cheese and charcuterie. The 75-minute session takes place in a courtyard, cellar, or tasting room.

“My fault but Was half hour late; experience was comfortable and relaxing; my hostess was most accommodating”

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3.Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Spend 90 minutes at Olala Bordeaux with an English or French-speaking wine guide. Taste one white and five red wines, compare left-bank and right-bank styles, and practice tasting with cheese, charcuterie, bread, and an aroma kit. Guides such as Antoine, Hugo, Enzo, and Anna have led lively classes, though the lineup and wines can change.

“Absolutely fantastic guy running it. Very informative and knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. I learnt a lot on the day.”

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4.Introduction to Bordeaux wines paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Meet at 2ter Rue Mably for a compact Bordeaux wine workshop led in English by a local expert. You’ll taste white wine, left-bank and right-bank reds, including a Bordeaux grand cru, while learning about terroir, grape varieties, appellations, and food pairing. The small group format leaves room for questions.

“Had so much fun trying the wines provided and tasting the charcuterie paired with it. Guide was very knowledgeable.”

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5.Bordeaux Gourmet Experience: Cheese & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 169 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

Meet your English-speaking host at 19 rue Huguerie for a 90-minute tasting in Bordeaux’s family-run Cave of 100 Cheeses. You’ll sample nine AOP cheeses across three platters, paired with dry white, red, and Sauternes wines, plus local sourdough. Hosts such as Patrick and Marti have made this relaxed cellar visit especially warm and entertaining.

“Really enjoyed it. Guide was very knowledgeable on both wine and cheese and answered lots of questions. She had a real love for her job. Would recommend to anyone.”

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6.Bordeaux Wines Masterclass paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet a Bordeaux wine expert at 2ter Rue Mably for a 90-minute tasting class near the Grand Théâtre. You’ll learn about terroir, appellations, grape varieties, blending, and wine service while tasting one white and five reds with local cheeses, charcuterie, and baguette. Guides may include Hugo, Vincent, Noe, Matilde, or Antoine.

“It has been a masterclass very interesting to know thoroughly the wine and the way to produce the wine of Bourdeaux. Antoine (the sommellier) is an expert that can explain a log of things in a simple way. Our group was only 3 people and we think that it is an experience for small groups. Higly recommendable experience!”

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7.Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking host at Baud et Millet, a cheese restaurant near Place Tourny, for three cheese plates and three Bordeaux wines. You will taste nine AOP or AOC cheeses, learn practical pairing tips, enjoy local sourdough baguette, and may visit the impressive cheese cellar. Groups are limited to 12.

“I really enjoyed the class. Ben was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen too. The class covers 9 different cheeses, paired with 3 different wine. The cheese cave downstairs is impressive. If your into your wine and cheese I Would thoroughly recommend this class.”

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8.Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Start at Place de la Bourse at 3:15 p.m. for a small-group English tour led by a local guide such as Aurélien. You’ll sample pastries, enjoy a wine and cheese pairing workshop, hear stories at seven Bordeaux landmarks, and finish at Place Saint-Pierre with restaurant tips for the rest of your stay.

“Tour was great. A good variety of sweets, coffee demonstration, and the guide was great. A beautiful city and a great way to spend the afternoon.”

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9.Blind Tasting: 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 1 hour · from $34Best value

Meet your English or French-speaking sommelier near Saint Michel Church for four blind pours: one white, two reds, and one sweet wine. Ani leads a lively lesson on Bordeaux grapes, regions, labels, the 1855 classification, and food pairing, with local organic wines, three cheeses, and two dry meats.

“Ani était une professeure fantastique, très compétente et, surtout, toujours prête à répondre à toutes nos questions. Cette expérience a été un élément essentiel de notre voyage à Bordeaux.”

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10.Wine Masterclass & Cheese Tasting Workshop in Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

In Bordeaux’s old town, a local sommelier or vineyard professional guides you through four 8 cl wines from different appellations, paired with cheese, bread, and chocolate. You’ll study Bordeaux’s regions, grapes, tasting method, serving, and food pairing in a small group of no more than 10.

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11.Bordeaux wines : tasting with 4 white wines and cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Meet Cécilia or Mathilde near 25 Avenue Thiers for a relaxed tasting of four Bordeaux white wines, paired with cheese. You’ll learn about appellations, grapes, blends, and tasting technique, then test your nose with an aroma game. English, French, and Spanish are available, with groups limited to six.

“Awesome experience! We had a lot of fun and learnt a lot. Thanks a lot to Cecilia and Hugo!”

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12.Tasting of Bordeaux red wines, wine and charcuterie pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Meet Mathilde, Cécilia, or another certified host at 25 Av. Thiers for a one-hour Bordeaux tasting. You’ll sample four reds, including a mystery glass and an older wine, with charcuterie matched to each style. Learn how Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, terroir, and aging shape the glass, then take home a tasting booklet.

“This is your own personal experience with a knowledgeable wine connoisseur. So delightful! Thank you for the wonderful afternoon!”

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13.Bordeaux Night Walk Ending with Delicious wine & cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $168

Walk Bordeaux with guide Saïd from Place de la Bourse to the Grosse Cloche, Place de la Victoire, and Porte Cailhau. You’ll hear local stories, photograph the Water Mirror, then sit for a one-hour tasting of French cheese and charcuterie with a glass of Bordeaux wine. The small group is capped at 15 people.

“Said was a fabulous guide. Told us all the interesting bits about the city. Shared some dinner recommendations.”

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14.Tasting of Bordeaux White Wines Wine and Cheese Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $52

Meet Cecilia near Bordeaux’s Thiers station for a relaxed 75-minute introduction to Bordeaux wine. Taste four carefully chosen wines, learn about appellations, soils, grapes, and blends, explore aromas with The Nose of Wine, and finish with a food pairing. Groups are limited to six.

“A fun experience! We were able to taste a number of wines, and it was nice to pair them with different foods, and there were a couple of interesting activities.”

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15.Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Spend about 150 minutes walking central Bordeaux with Aurélien, tasting six local pastries, sampling coffee or a soft drink, trying latte art, and learning about wine and cheese pairing. The route links Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux Cathedral, Grosse Cloche, and Porte Cailhau, with history and restaurant advice along the way.

“Amazing tour! Aurélien was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Bordeaux, and had lots of hidden food recommendations! He provided a great list of restaurants and activities for the rest of our stay in Bordeaux, and we only regret that we didn’t do the tour sooner! Absolutely would do again, and great value for cost!”

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