Private tour in Bordeaux Stephanie D

Taste of Bordeaux Tour

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Stephanie D.

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Bonjour from Bordeaux! I can't wait to share my beautiful city with you. My primary goal is for you to enjoy yourself and hopefully fall in love with this magnificent region of France. I adore being a guide and have given almmost 400 tours in Bordeaux; go check out my reviews to see what my past clients have said! Whether you are here for the wine or just to have a French adventure, I will ensure that you make the most of your time. My tours are flexible and customized to each client so please tell me a bit about yourself so I can tailor our time together to suite your interests. I will show you the most beautiful monuments and architectural highlights; I can give you the dates and names of architects or I can simply tell you the anecdotes that make the monuments special to us. I will not let you leave Bordeaux without learning about the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine, the most influential woman of the Middle Age who altered European history for centuries. I have so many stories to tell you and will answer any questions you have about Bordeaux's past or present. If I don't know the answer, I will find it and get back to you! As a food enthusiast, I have made it my mission to discover the best that Bordeaux has to offer and I will share with you all of my favorite restaurants and gourmet shops. Whether you want fine dining or a quiet riverside picnic, I know where to take you. Now a little about me. . . . I am a dual citizen of America and France, born in the US and living in France for 20 years. I met my French husband in the US and after having my second child, I moved us all to France.. It was the best decision of my life and now that my children are older, I spend as much time as possible in cafés sipping espresso or wine. I have learned so much in my time here and I love sharing my knowledge and experiences with curious travelers. Bordeaux is a gorgeous city with so many layers of fascinating history. We are experiencing an actual renaissance at the moment so it is the perfect time for you to visit! I hope you are excited about your upcoming trip to Bordeaux. I would love to be your guide :) Credentials: Bachelor of Science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Over 200 hours of professional and recreational cooking classes at L'Academie de Cuisine, the Cordon Bleu in Paris, and L'Atelier des Chefs in Bordeaux. **Outside of tourism, I work in animal rescue and train dogs so feel free to bring your canine friends along. France is a pet friendly country and dogs are welcome almost everywhere.

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Overview of your Bordeaux tour

This is your chance to discover the regional culinary specialties, visit open air food markets and boutique food shops while interacting with the locals. I am a passionate foodie, have taken hundreds of hours of cooking classes and I will share all my secrets with you! Of course along the way we will see many of Bordeaux's historical monuments. I will customize this day to your tastes. You want chocolate? I know the best chocolate shops in the city. Cheese you say? Well, get ready for a dairy induced buzz like you have never experienced. Of course no Bordeaux trip would be complete without wine so I will take you to a wine shop where you will taste and/or buy some lovely Bordeaux wine. While Parisian fare is known to be delicate and fancy, Bordeaux cuisine is rich and hearty. Duck confit, foie gras, and steak frites are the local specialties. We are close to the shore so seafood is prominent as well. I will inquire about your tastes before you come and make sure you eat to your heart's content.

Recent Reviews

Toby C.United States
2 weeks ago

We took a gastronomic journey around Bordeaux with Stephanie and she did not disappoint. Not only did we taste wonderful bites around the city (the oysters and wine for breakfast being our favorite) but her depth of knowledge about the city gave us a true picture of the long history of Bordeaux. She is a fantastic guide and we highly recommend!!

Vicki D.New Zealand
May 2026

Stephanie D was the best tour guide. Very personable, she had a great relationship with the staff at the places she took us to and you could tell she was genuinely liked. We loved getting to know her, about her family, about the city she called home. Equally so she was interested in who we were and our lives back in New Zealand. Our four hour tour was like spending time with a close friend and the food….such a treat to try things we would never have found (beautiful cannele, fresh cream pastries, Alain Ducasse chocolate and ice cream, the most amazong charcuerie board, fresh strawberries and sea snails from the market). Best tour of our nine week French adventure.

Lois U.United States
October 2019

Delicious food, great wine and great conversation! We had a such a wonderful tour with Stephanie. She is very welcoming and makes you immediately feel as if you are meeting with a friend. Stephanie taught us historical facts of Bordeaux as well as what it is like to live in Bordeaux, all while enjoying delicious food and wine that the city has to offer. This tour was one of the most memorable parts of our trip and we now feel like we have a friend in Bordeaux.

Robert L.United States
September 2018

Stephanie is very friendly & very knowledgeable about both the city & its history, and the best local places for food and wine. We had a delightful time. While we walked & used the tram to get around town, she gave us the background & history of what we were seeing. We stopped at selected venues that had the best of whatever we were tasting. She tailored our stops to our interests & tastes. This was a great way to get to know the city intimately in a single day. Highly recommended!

Sharon T.United States
June 2018

My husband and I took a tour with Stephanie on our first full day in Bordeaux. It made our whole time in Bordeaux so much more enjoyable! Not only did we get to enjoy some delicious local food, see some sights and learn some history of Bordeaux, Stephanie gave us tips on shopping, what to see, and where to eat. Stephanie is very friendly and very knowledgeable about the local food, the wine and the history of the region. We had a great time with a wonderful guide.

Ben W.United States
May 2018

We had an excellent day with Stephanie! Her knowledge of French culture and ability to compare and contrast it with American culture was fascinating. She showed us many of the "hidden gems" of Bordeaux that we could never have found on our own. This tour was the highlight of our week in France and one of the best we've had on any trip. She also stayed on schedule and had the perfect mix of active and more restful time on the tour, as we had requested.

Your Bordeaux tour itinerary

•Discover the open air food markets if your tour falls of the right days (Wed-Sun) •Open your palate with coffee and pastries unique to Bordeaux •Pop into chocolate and cheese shops for tasting •Visit a wine shop and wine bar for wine and snacks

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Transport details
Type: Walking

We will walk, but if the weather in uncooperative, we can always jump on the tram.

What's included
Other: Tour of markets, food specialty stores Coffee and pastry or oysters and wine Wine and Cheese tasting Chocolate tasting Cannele and Dune tasting
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Place de la Comédie, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 33000, France

I will be standing on the steps of the Grand Theatre, right in the center :)

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
63053
Languages
English
French
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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