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Discover the secrets of Bordeaux’s world-famous wines on this small-group afternoon tasting tour of the Médoc wine region. Ensure a high-quality wine tasting experience as you visit Grand Cru winery, followed by a Cru Bourgeois winery where you’ll pair local wines with an indulgent tasting platter. During the tour, learn all about Bordeaux’s different appellations, terroirs, and varietals.

Start your Bordeaux vacation off on the right foot by pre-booking a transfer service for your arrival. After retrieving your luggage, meet your driver in the arrivals hall of Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD) and head to your private vehicle. Then, enjoy a swift and comfortable journey to your accommodation located anywhere within the city of Bordeaux.

Bordeaux can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This is a personalized experience where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. However, if you would like to include a museum visit, your guide can create a customized itinerary—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you visit the places that matter most to you. As you explore, gain insider knowledge and fascinating stories about Bordeaux’s history, culture, and hidden gems. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers a deeper connection to the city through the eyes of a local expert.

Discover the subterranean cellars and winemaking secrets of the Bordeaux wine region on a half-day tour from Bordeaux. Admire sweeping vistas of the picturesque countryside as you travel by air-conditioned vehicle to prestigious wineries. Pamper your palate with delicious samples of wine and gain fascinating insight into the wines’ delicate flavors and meticulous manufacture.

Embark on an immersive journey with our Ghostly Love & Legends Tour in Bordeaux. As twilight falls, you'll wander through centuries-old streets, accompanied by eerie tales of tortured souls and heartbreaking love stories. Uncover the secrets of haunted landmarks, from the infamous Palais Rohan to the enigmatic Place Fernand Laffargue. Your guide will weave a tapestry of Bordeaux's dark history, sharing legends of unrequited love and phantom whispers. This haunting exploration promises an unforgettable evening, where the city's mysteries come to life beneath the moonlit sky. Join us for an experience that blends history, mystery, and the spine-tingling allure of Bordeaux's spectral past.

Exploring Bordeaux’s historic center on foot can be time-consuming—less than ideal if you want to see plenty in a limited time. This private tour offers a stylish option, letting you cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city in a 1973 Citroën DS convertible. Take in grand boulevards, scenic quays, and historic landmarks while your guide shares insights for a unique way to experience the city.

Get to know Bordeaux by foot on this walking tour in both English and French, perfect for first-time visitors to the city. As you stroll between the sites, discover illuminating facts about the city and its history, and enjoy photo stops at highlights such as the towering Monument aux Girondins and handsome Place de la Bourse. Along the way, take in the picturesque Garonne River, amble along the pedestrianized shopping boulevard and check out the splendid Grand Théâtre, a vision of sweeping columns and one of France’s best-known theaters.

Escape the bustle of Bordeaux for a seaside getaway on this trip to the Bay of Arcachon. Don't worry about having to hire a car, with transportation sorted for you. With your local guide and small group, journey southwest by van to the white-sand beaches of Arcachon, famous for oyster harvesting. Hike to the top of Pyla Dune, the highest sand dune in Europe, before enjoying lunch.

Soak up Bordeaux’s rarified atmosphere, and see more of the city’s highlights in less time, when you embark on an adventurous bike tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and meet your guide around the corner from the Bordeaux Cathedral. After grabbing your bike and helmet, you’ll set off on a tour of Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed city center, will wend your way along the Garonne River, will explore its more modern quarters, and more.

Bordeaux is famous for its delicate wines, in tour, visit a traditional 18th-century Bordeaux winery. Sample two of the wines in production abd visit the cellars and vineyards.

Bordeaux is known as one of the world’s top wine regions, but it isn’t always easy to travel beyond the city center and visit the wineries themselves—especially if navigating alone. Instead, enjoy a seamless wine day out on this guided trip to the esteemed Saint-Émilion. With round-trip transportation from the city center, getting there is made easy. Look forward to tastings at two esteemed châteaux, plus time to see the UNESCO–listed town.

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Create your perfect (and cost-efficient!) 48H or 72H of Bordeaux’s best attractions with the Bordeaux Metropole City Pass! With your multi-day pass, visit museums, palaces, archeological sites and more! Your pass includes an unlimited public transit ticket, Complimentary touristic train and walking tours, free entry to more than a dozen venues around town and other local discounts. Plus, it includes the entrance to La Cité du Vin. The Bordeaux City Pass offers something for everyone!

Sample the flavors of Bordeaux with this small-group guided tour of its Historical Center led by a local guide. Visit multiple stops, including the Covered Market, and sample local favorites like coffee, chocolate, sweets, pastries, fruits, cheese, cold cuts, and wine. The tour is limited to eight guests for a personal experience.

Bordeaux is world-renowned as a food and wine capital—and this immersive, small-group tour is the perfect way to get acquainted with its gourmet side. In the afternoon, meet your guide in central Bordeaux, and set off on foot. You’ll visit independent food businesses; taste pastries, wine, cocktails, and charcuterie; and learn about Bordeaux’s culinary history and culture. Tastings may vary by season and day of the week.

Bordeaux is one of the largest and most varied wine regions in France, and renowned around the world. On this private tour, enjoy a custom-made tasting experience as you explore the UNESCO-listed Saint-Emilion appellation. Your guide will book tours and wine tastings at two prestigious wine châteaux, based on your preferences.

Discover the best of Bordeaux—and immerse yourself in its most notable landmarks and millennia of history—on this private walking tour. Pick a start time that works best for you, meet your guide in the city center, and get ready to discover landmarks from cathedrals and theaters to major monuments and more. As you go, hear stories you wouldn’t encounter otherwise, and have the opportunity to ask your guide questions

Spend a delightful 1.5 hours relaxing on a cruise along the Garonne River, sipping prestigious Bordeaux wines and gazing at the fantastic scenery. Watch the attractions of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bordeaux, including Place de la Bourse, give way to the vineyard-covered hills of the Aquitaine region as you learn about this area's wine-making history from your onboard guide. Choose from two starting points for the cruise, Quai Richelieu or Cité du Vin.

Free Walking Tour of Bordeaux – City Highlights & Local Stories Explore Bordeaux on a 2-hour guided walking tour led by friendly, knowledgeable local guides. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour offers a relaxed and engaging introduction to the city’s history, architecture, and culture. ️ What You’ll See ‍♂️ Bordeaux’s historic city centre ⛪ Cathedral Saint-André Place de la Bourse & the Water Mirror Grand Théâtre Stories from Roman times to Bordeaux’s wine heritage ️ Local tips for restaurants, wine bars, and activities How It Works ️ Tip-based tour Contributions are 15-25€ BUT PAY AS WANT! Bonus One complimentary glass of Bordeaux wine Bar opens at 5:30 pm ❌ Closed on Wednesdays

Enjoy a day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of our luxury van, air-conditioned with leather interior and electric. Your personal guide will take advantage of the journey to tell you about one of the oldest wine-growing regions in France, already exploited by the Romans. You will discover the magnificent vineyards of the right bank of the Garonne, and the castles which make these appellations famous. The visits have been reserved for you in areas of Saint-Emilion or Pomerol. Arriving at the castles, you will be taken for a guided tour of the cellars, the vines, the vat room... A tasting of the estate's wines will be offered to you at the end of each of the 3 visits. You will be introduced to tasting techniques, which will introduce your nose and taste buds to unsuspected sensations.... The cobbled streets will then open up to you, and you will marvel at the treasures of Saint-Émilion, and the heritage of its famous monk.

See a different side of Vieux Bordeaux as you explore the scenic old town with your foodie insider guide in a group capped at just 10 travelers. Discover delights such as foie gras, cheese, “canelé” pastries, and Bouchon de Bordeaux chocolates as you stroll, snack, sniff, and sip your way through markets and gourmet stores.

Discover the rich wine-making traditions of St-Emilion on a guided tasting tour from Bordeaux. With a group of fellow wine enthusiasts, spend roughly 8-hours visiting two distinguished wine estates in this UNESCO-listed territory to sample and learn about exquisite local varietals. Your excursion includes fascinating estate tours, informative tasting sessions, an independent time to explore and eat in the charming town of St-Emilion, a guided visit of the underground monuments as the church and the hermitage.

Explore the grand city of Bordeaux in a unique and fun way—by playing a city-wide escape game. Follow clues and solve puzzles to make your way to some of the city’s most notable monuments and buildings, and find your way through the backstreets and courtyards of the old town like a local. Follow the directions to reach your next location, and learn about the history of Bordeaux as you go.

The Medoc is one of the most prestigious appellations of the Bordeaux wine region, located a short drive northwest of the city. On this short-and-sweet tasting tour, travel through the scenic countryside of the Medoc and enjoy a guided visit to a family-run wine château. Cap off the experience with a wine tasting paired with an aperitif platter.