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Bordeaux is more than grand façades and wine – it’s a city whispering secrets from every stone. Join this public walking tour and uncover the hidden side of Bordeaux, where legends live, symbols speak, and forgotten stories linger in plain sight. Your guide will take you on a curious journey through backstreets and iconic landmarks with a twist! You’ll discover the eerie, the symbolic, and the artistic — from hidden sculptures and overlooked inscriptions to bizarre urban details most people walk past without noticing. Some stories are true, some are legends... all are unforgettable. This is not a typical history tour — it’s a curated walk through Bordeaux’s secrets, designed to surprise, inspire curiosity, and give you an insider’s perspective of the city.

Immerse yourself in the art and culture of Bordeaux on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour with a small group of no more than six people. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide as you walk around the city together. Admire street art and learn about the city’s art scene, including notable galleries, museums, and artists both street and contemporary.

As the city sleeps, Bordeaux reveals its most mysterious side. Midnight Bordeaux Echoes is an exclusive late-night walking tour that takes you through hidden alleys, quiet squares, and majestic monuments bathed in moonlight. This immersive experience blends haunting legends, fascinating history, and atmospheric storytelling for an unforgettable night beneath the stars. Your expert guide will unveil tales of lost souls, ancient rituals, dramatic events, and the untold stories that shaped Bordeaux—away from the crowds and in the enchanting stillness of the night. With the city's architectural wonders dramatically lit, it’s also a perfect opportunity for moody, cinematic photography. Whether you're a curious traveler, a lover of legends, or simply seeking something truly different, this private tour offers a rare and intimate glimpse into Bordeaux’s shadowed past.

Come and discover the contemporary buildings that nestle in the heart of Bordeaux! From the historic center to the quays and their exceptional 18th century facade, this visit with an architect will allow you to better understand the evolution of the city and its recent developments. Our other tours are available at https://bordeaux-architecture-tours.fr/fr/tours-for-general-public-fr/

This 2.5-hour walking and boat tour explores Bordeaux’s complex past as one of France’s main slave-trading ports. Explore how Atlantic trade, slavery and colonial commerce transformed Bordeaux into one of Europe's richest ports. Walk through the historic Quai des Chartrons, once the hub of slave ship expeditions, and explore luxurious merchant houses reflecting the wealth generated from this dark chapter. Visit significant landmarks, including the Place de la Bourse and the Memorial to Slavery, which honor the victims of the trade. Wrap up your journey with a scenic boat ride on the Garonne, gaining a unique perspective of the city’s architecture shaped by its colonial past. - Discover Bordeaux's role in the Atlantic slave trade - Explore the historic merchant district of Chartrons - See Place de la Bourse, built on slavery-linked wealth - Pause at the Slave Memorial honoring 150,000 victims - Cruise the Garonne to view Bordeaux’s grand 18th-century façade