Top Bordeaux Shore Excursions

Designed for cruise passengers, this tour takes you from Le Verdon port to Bordeaux, often called “Little Paris” for its elegant architecture and rich history. Located in France’s famed wine region, Bordeaux is known worldwide for its vineyards and cultural heritage. Since the old town is closed to vehicles, your guide will lead a walking tour of top sights including Cathédrale Saint-André, Place de la Bourse with its Water Mirror, and the neoclassical Grand Théâtre. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore shops, relax at a café, or try local food. Wine lovers can join an optional tasting for €30. At the set time, return to the bus for the trip back to Le Verdon, arriving before your ship departs. This well-planned excursion blends sightseeing, culture, and relaxation, making it a perfect way to experience Bordeaux on your cruise.

Experience the best of Bordeaux’s food scene without the guesswork on this small-group walking tour. Taste organic Bordeaux wines, sample chocolate bonbons from an award-winning chocolatier, enjoy a hazelnut treat from a local family business, and savor a traditional French lunch in Saint-Pierre—all while hearing stories about the city and having plenty of time to enjoy each stop.

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.

Experience Bordeaux your way with the Bordeaux On Your Own transfer service, perfect for cruise passengers docking in Le Verdon. Enjoy direct pick-up and drop-off right next to your ship, removing the stress of arranging additional transport. Begin your day at the iconic Bordeaux Cathedral, with up to 4 hours of free time to explore Bordeaux at your own pace. This convenient round-trip service blends comfort, autonomy, and seamless logistics, giving you the freedom to create your own adventure. With professional staff, air-conditioned transport, and guaranteed return to your ship, it’s the ideal way to make the most of your day in the city. If you booked the 7-hour tour option, you will have up to 3 hours of free time.

The medieval town of Saint Emilion is a UNESCO World Heritage site and sits at the heart of one of Bordeaux’s most renowned winemaking appellations. With this private tour, discover the picturesque village on a walking tour, admire views over the vineyards, and tour two wine estates with wine tasting included. Along the way, your guide, a certified sommelier, will teach you all about Bordeaux wines and give you plenty of tips and recommendations.

This tour is a tailor-made trip to the Médoc region, land of famous wines such as Château Latour, Margaux, Mouton Rotchild, Beychevelle, Palmer, and many more. And appellations such as: Médoc Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien, Haut Médoc, Médoc, Margaux, etc. We open the doors to unique places, usually closed to the general public. If you like Bordeaux wine or want to discover the richness of the wines classified in 1855, follow the Routes de Grands Vins du Médoc! Know that we can make this adventure even more unique by offering you exclusive visits and tastings. With this tour, we offer you not only positive emotions, but also unforgettable memories, namely photos of the whole day made by the guide on a professional camera.

With only one day in port after your cruise ship arrives to see the Bordeaux wine region, a private wine tour of the Médoc region is the way to go. Head into the vineyard-covered countryside to sample some of the region’s signature wines at Classified Growth chateaux. The Médoc offers some of the best wine-tasting opportunities in the entire country.

The Medoc is one of the most important wine regions in Bordeaux, famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Merlot wines. With this private tour, you’ll have the chance to visit three Medoc wine châteaux in one day as you visit the traditional winemaking villages of Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac, or St Estephe. At each vineyard, enjoy an expert-led wine tasting, learn about Bordeaux wines and winemaking, and sample a variety of robust reds.

This private chauffeur service stands out for its professionalism, punctuality, comfort and personalized support. Unlike shared transportation, we offer a premium experience with clean and comfortable vehicles, direct transfers without unnecessary stops, luggage assistance and reliable service tailored to the needs of each Traveler. Ideal for Airport Transfers, Business Travel, Tourism and Premium Trips between Bordeaux and Arcachon.

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There are few overlooked wine destinations near Bordeaux—but Graves might be one of them. With this tour, visit three châteaux in the region, known for its range of red, white, and sweet wines. Taste wines, get an insiders’ perspective on the local winemaking process, and have a grand picnic lunch in the gardens of a family-run château (added cost).

We are one of the leading specialists in guided tours of Bordeaux and its vineyards for unique travel experiences. Relax and let us transport you in a comfortable vehicle on a magnificent guided wine tour of Bordeaux. Immerse yourself in the Bordeaux wine region with a certified guide and delve into the heart of the Bordeaux terroir. We offer an authentic and intimate experience to all wine lovers around the world. We will start wherever you want: your hotel, the airport or Bordeaux train station. You will travel in a high-end Mercedes minibus, with your private guide, also a wine professional. Your guide will share his knowledge of the region, the history of the city and the wines of Bordeaux and you will enjoy a day filled with castle visits and wine tastings! You can enjoy the best restaurants in the area and relax in our beautiful countryside.

Visit the art-filled Lascaux caves of the Dordogne region with this private day trip from Bordeaux. Offering a convenient way for you to get to the caves and learn about their prehistoric art, this day trip includes transport with a private driver-guide and a preplanned itinerary. Visits to the lesser-known Grotte de Rouffignac and the village of Saint Leon-sur-Vezere are also features. Just note that entry is extra.

If you love history as well as wine and food, this tour is for you! This is the best way to get to know the medieval village of Saint-Emilion through the history of stone (its underground monuments) and that of its wine! During this day you will not only learn the past of the village and the character of Aemilianus who has become the patron saint of St-Emilion. You will also learn how to taste great Saint-Emilion wines like a true professional! In addition, apart from your emotions, we also offer you unforgettable memories of your tour, namely photos taken by your guide on a professional camera.

The beauty of the Dordogne and Périgord regions lies in their medieval villages and castles, yet the regions are tricky to navigate without transport or local knowledge. This private trip from Bordeaux offers an easy way to do it with a preplanned itinerary and a driver-guide. Relax as you travel, and visit Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, the Dordogne capital of Sarlat-la-Caneda, Castelnaud-La-Chapelle Castle, and more.

Travel with comfort and elegance with a premium private chauffeur service in Bordeaux. Unlike shared shuttles, this transfer offers a quiet, upscale and personalized experience with punctuality, luggage assistance, complimentary bottled water and direct travel without unnecessary stops. Ideal for business travelers, couples, families and visitors wishing to enjoy a stress-free and refined private transfer to Bordeaux.

Enjoy a day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of an air-conditioned premium van. Your personal guide will lead you with a velvet hand, to Cognac. We will have previously reserved for you, a visit to the Royal Castle of Cognac, whose origin of construction is around the year 950. This place steeped in history which housed many noble families, is today the property descendants of the two citizens who acquired it in 1795. These two merchants then decided to make it their cellars, and seat of the Otard company. We will have reserved for your lunch, a restaurant, offering authentic and tasty cuisine. Your afternoon will be devoted to a visit to one of the great Cognac houses, during which you will discover all the secrets of this beverage which was much appreciated by Napoleon. Your return to Bordeaux will be in the same comfort as on the way out. For groups of 3 to 7 people.

Transport and transfers with a 100% electric 7-seater VAN or to discover Bordeaux and its diverse and varied region. Punctuality, friendliness, confidentiality, discretion.

We offer a range of hybrid vehicles for hire that are economical, ecological and reliable. In addition, we deliver the vehicle free of charge at the time and place of your choice, which is why we are the ideal partner for people who want to combine flexibility and economy while preserving the environment.

Discover with your local guide, the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. You will be seduced by this stroll through the pedestrian streets of the village of Monk Emilion, and by the beauty of this heritage. Learn the history of the castles of the Pomerol appellations, and the Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion. Live the passion for the vineyard of their founders, descendants and new passionate owners. Learn more about the different classifications of the Bordeaux vineyard, and about the different winemaking techniques. During the day, you will visit three Châteaux of different appellations around Saint-Émilion. Each visit will conclude with a tasting. Photo stops can be made in front of some of the biggest names in the vineyard, such as Château Ausone, Château Angelus, Château Cheval Blanc, or Château Petrus, in Pomerol.

Discover in private tour, the ranking of 1855 and the prestigious vineyards of the Médoc on the mythical route of the Castles. This route alone is already a pleasure, as the Castles with famous names are numerous: Château Margaux, Château Léoville Poyferré, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Gruaud Larose, Château Lascombes, Château Pichon Longueville, Château Prieuré-Lichine, Château Pontet- Canet, Château Lynch-Bages ... And these are just some of the castles that you will enjoy discovering. We take care of the organization of your day. You will visit 3 castles during the day and make many photo stops in front of the most emblematic ones such as Château Palmer, Château Margaux, Château Beychevelle, Château Pichon Baron, Château Lafon-Rochet, Cos d'Estournel ... You will be guided during each of your visits by the guides of the castles, and you will taste at the end of each visit 2 or 3 wines of the property.

Come and discover in a private tour, the classification of 1855 and the prestigious Médoc wine estates on the legendary Route des Châteaux. This route alone is already a pleasure, as there are many Castles with famous names: Château Margaux, Château Léoville Poyferré, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Gruaud Larose, Château Lascombes, Château Pichon Longueville, Château Prieuré-Lichine, Château Pontet- Canet, Château Lynch-Bages… And these are just some of the castles that you will enjoy discovering. We take care of the organization of your day. You will visit 3 castles during the day and make many photo stops in front of the most emblematic ones like Château Palmer, Château Margaux, Château Beychevelle, Château Pichon Baron, Château Lafon-Rochet, Cos d´Estournel… You will be guided during each of your visits by the guides of the castles, and you will taste at the end of each visit 2 or 3 of the wines of the property.

Do not waste time looking for a driver, at the risk of missing your flight departing from Bordeaux international airport. By reserving a driver in advance with our company, you are sure that someone is waiting for you at the appointed time, so no stress. Travel in Premium Business Class to the airport from your hotel in downtown Bordeaux. The price of your transfer is fixed and known in advance, no risk of random tariffs.