Wine Tasting River Cruise, Bordeaux

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Sip regional wines as you cruise along the Garonne River, passing Bordeaux's UNESCO-listed architecture along the way.
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Overview

Perfect as a predinner excursion, this relaxed, 90-minute river cruise introduces you to Bordeaux's storied wine culture with a scenic trip up the Garonne River. Glide past the city's UNESCO-listed architecture and spot landmarks like the Pont de Pierre and Place de la Bourse, all while an expert winemaker leads you on a guided tasting of two glasses of fine Bordeaux wines paired with a tasting slate of regional products. 

Highlights

  • Embark on a scenic 90-minute cruise along Bordeaux's Garonne River
  • Savor two distinct Bordeaux wines while learning tasting techniques from a professional winemaker
  • Snack on a tasting slate of regional sweet and savory treats
  • Glide past historic landmarks like the Pont de Pierre and Place de la Bourse

Know before you go

Duration
1h 30m
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Small group
Food & Drink
2 glasses of Bordeaux wine and a gourmet tasting slate

What you'll do

This early evening excursion begins when you join your small group at the quayside Bordeaux meeting point and step aboard a quiet, electric riverboat. Grab a comfortable spot on deck, and cast off upriver, getting a different vantage point over the city's famous bridges and riverside landmarks as you cruise.

Glide beneath the Pont de Pierre (Bordeaux's oldest bridge, commissioned by Napoleon in 1810) and follow the river's bend past the UNESCO-listed architecture of the Port of the Moon, home to the famous Place de la Bourse. You'll also spot the gleaming sculptural facade of the Cité du Vin, the city's state-of-the-art interactive wine museum.

During the cruise, you'll sit down to a tasting session led by a professional winemaker, who'll share insights into Bordeaux's rich heritage in the wine trade and the river's role in it. Sip two Bordeaux wines accompanied by a tasting slate of regional gourmet products, and learn about the nuances of terroir and flavor profiles as you listen to your host's insightful commentary. After 90 minutes of cruising, you'll pull back up at the dock and return to shore in time for a late dinner. 

 

Start times

  • Monday
    Not available
  • Tuesday
    Not available
  • Wednesday
    6:45 pm
  • Thursday
    6:45 pm
  • Friday
    6:45 pm
  • Saturday
    6:45 pm
  • Sunday
    Not available

What's included

  • 90-minute river cruise
  • Two glasses of wine
  • Gourmet tasting slate

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Traveler reviews

Liz
Liz C.
Kimkim HQ | Reviewed on May 23, 2025
It was nice to get on a boat and see the city from the water. It was interesting to see the different types of bridges, and I also saw how the wine was transported in and out of the city. Enjoying the sunset and the desserts were the best part of the experience. Read more

It was nice to get on a boat and see the city from the water. It was interesting to see the different types of bridges, and I also saw how the wine was transported in and out of the city. Enjoying the sunset and the desserts were the best part of the experience.

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