Secrets of Bordeaux: Walking tour + Glass of wine
Discover Bordeaux’s highlights and secrets on a guided tip-based walking tour, passing by Place de la Bourse, the Cathedral and Porte Cailhau + Enjoy a glass of wine a...
Why locals love it: A converted garage in Bacalan that doubles as a community canteen, missed even by locals from the centre.
Tip: Lunch Tuesday through Friday only, served by community volunteers; cash preferred.
Hidden gems: tours, tastings and classes in Bordeaux
Bordeaux Walking Food Tour - Market & Local Tastings
Explore the heart of Bordeaux through its most delicious traditions on a guided walking food tour designed for curious travelers, food lovers, and wine enthusiasts.
Bordeaux Historic and Gourmet Food Walking Tour
Our passionate Guide will show you how the history of Bordeaux is linked to the wine industry, and you will stop by 3 local food producers to taste their products.
Location
Address: 1 Rue des Etrangers, 33300 Bordeaux
More hidden gems in Bordeaux
Stalle de l'Etoile ★ 4.0
Why locals love it: An octopus and grilled-seafood counter inside Capucins that pulls only mid-morning locals.
Tip: Open Tuesday through Sunday lunch only; the pulpo a la gallega is the dish to ask.
Le Grand Bar Castan ★ 4.3
Le Grand Bar Castan (Saint Pierre): An 1898 listed grotto bar by the Garonne that locals walk past every day without realising the interior.
Why locals love it: An 1898 listed grotto bar by the Garonne that locals walk past every day without realising the interior.
Tip: Visit at 18:00 for the half-empty room and a chance to photograph the grotto interior properly.
ACC Bordeaux ★ 4.3
Saint-Pierre cocktail bar on Rue des Bahutiers with house cocktails, DJ sets, Spanish tapas, filet americain and gougeres; opens at 19:00 Tuesday to Saturday.
Why locals love it: A bartender-led cocktail collective hidden on Rue des Bahutiers in Saint-Pierre that opens only after 19:00 and stays under the radar of most weekend visitors.
Tip: Tuesday and Wednesday nights are the calmest windows; the DJ programme picks up Thursday to Saturday and the room turns over fast.
Suzzi Kafe ★ 4.3
Swedish coffee shop opened 2019 by Arvid and Margaux on Rue des Trois-Conils, serving cinnamon rolls, smorgas sandwiches and raggmunk pancakes.
Why locals love it: Locals know the Nordic brunch and kanelbullar on Rue des Trois-Conils; visitors usually miss it.
Tip: Book by Wednesday for weekend brunch and ask for the front-window banquette.
Cafe Piha ★ 4.4
Cafe Piha in Bordeaux: Pierre Guerin's coffee programme on Rue des Faures rivals anywhere in Bordeaux but the address is off the tourist path.
Why locals love it: Pierre Guerin's coffee programme on Rue des Faures rivals anywhere in Bordeaux but the address is off the tourist path.
Tip: Open Tuesday through Saturday only; reserve for Saturday brunch which fills by 11:00.
La Boite a Huitres ★ 4.3
Oyster bar on Cours du Chapeau-Rouge near Place de la Comedie, serving Arcachon and Belon oysters by the dozen with local white wines on terrace.
Why locals love it: Cours du Chapeau Rouge is famous for the Grand Theatre, less so for this raucous oyster terrace.
Tip: Belon oysters from Marennes-Oleron are €45 a dozen; the Arcachons are the locals' choice at half.