Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine (Tip based)

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Bordeaux, France

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Mary_R ·

Jul 2025

You might think you know Bordeaux, or you might think there isn’t much to see here. Both are wrong. This free (tips accepted) tour with Ari is very enlightening. I was in awe at learning that I was sitting in front of the church where Eleanor of Acquetain was married! So much information. And a free glass of wine at the end. Of course!

· Sergio_M ·

Sep 2025

Ami was a fun and informative guide. The route was interesting and off course the city is delightful. Could have been longer because the city has so much to offer but 2 hrs is enough.

Overview

Enjoy an accessible and cost-effective way to explore Bordeaux—and discover many of the city’s historical highlights, all in one excursion—on this walking tour. The tour’s low-cost, tip-centric model makes it a good pick for budget-minded travelers. Look forward to spotting attractions such as the Porte Cailhau and Bordeaux Cathedral, and even enjoy a glass of local wine to round out the experience.

This Bordeaux highlights tour covers the city’s key sights in just one trip
Learn insider facts and stories from your guide along the way
Pay what you can on this low-cost, tips-based walking tour
Enjoy a glass of wine at a local wine bar, included in the tour cost

What's Included

Friendly and Experienced Guides
A tip-based unique experience
Big stories and small secrets of Bordeaux
Our self-tested recommendations for eating, drinking and enjoying the city
A nice walk in the historic city center of Bordeaux
Tour in English language only.
This tour is wheelchair friendly
Alcoholic Beverages

1 glass of wine only in the evening at the Wine bar : Couleurs du vin.

Entrance to any monuments.
Gratuities
Groups of more than 6 people per booking
We try not to limit our tours to max 30 people

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Monument aux Girondins
2792 Pl. des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux, France
We meet on the stairs of Monument aux Girondins

End point

Place de la Bourse
Pl. de la Bourse, 33000 Bordeaux, France
The ending point is in the city centre in one of the most beautiful square.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Itinerary

Monument aux Girondins

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Theatre

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porte Dijeaux

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Porte Cailhau

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Place de la Bourse

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bordeaux

1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 94 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Jocylene_B, Mar 2026

The guide didn't show up, there were 2 other people waiting as well. We were refunded but did not get to take a tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your message, and please accept our sincerest apologies for what happened. Due to a technical glitch and a synchronization issue with our booking system, we unfortunately failed to receive and register your reservation in time. We completely understand, especially after arriving and waiting for the tour. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience caused. Please rest assured that we are reviewing our system to ensure this situation does not happen again in the future. Thank you for your understanding, and once again, our heartfelt apologies. Kind regards, Team Free walking tours Bordeaux

Good basic tour with some...

Dmitry_B, Nov 2025

Good basic tour with some interesting history insights. The glass of wine is at the bar you need to visit after the tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and the historical insights. And yes — the glass of wine is offered at the bar after the tour, so you can relax and enjoy it at your own pace. We appreciate your review and hope to welcome you again soon!

Good overview of Bordeaux.

Angela_A, Nov 2025

Knowledgeable and personable guide with good energy. Lots of historical information. Would recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found your guide both knowledgeable and personable. It’s great to know the historical insights and positive energy made the experience even better. Thank you for the recommendation — we truly appreciate it! We hope to see you again in Bordeaux soon.

Good sample of the...

Larry_M, Oct 2025

Good sample of the highlights. Guide was knowledgeable and fun. Interesting to hear the history of Bordeaux

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks so much! Happy to hear you found the tour engaging and informative — and that you enjoyed learning about Bordeaux’s history!

Informative tour and introduction to Bordeaux.

Linda_F, Sep 2025

The tour guide provided us with history and fun information about Toulouse. The tour went at a comfortable pace and visited places we had not seen yet.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Ani and found the route interesting! Thanks for your lovely feedback. 🌟

Fun and informative

Sergio_M, Sep 2025

Ami was a fun and informative guide. The route was interesting and off course the city is delightful. Could have been longer because the city has so much to offer but 2 hrs is enough.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Ani and found the route interesting! Thanks for your lovely feedback. 🌟

A must do!

Michael_B, Sep 2025

A must do!!! Arnie was extremely knowledgable and funny! Tour gave an awesome overview of the monuments and their history…may do again!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and entertaining—Ani will be thrilled to hear your kind words! It's awesome to know the overview of the monuments and their history hit the mark. We'd love to have you join us again anytime!

No show

Carlotta_R, Aug 2025

No one showed up and there was no tour, couldn’t contact Viator to let them know that he has that never happened.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Bonjour, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the confusion and that you missed the tour.

The guide was informative...

Michael_C, Aug 2025

The guide was informative and entertaining. "2 hour tour" was little more than 1 1/2 hours. The advertisement offered a glass of wine at the end of the tour, which did not happen. Not sure why it was offered, unnecessary and not expected at that price by why advertise it?

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the guide both informative and entertaining. We sincerely apologize for the tour running a bit shorter than expected and for any confusion regarding the wine offer. In the description we have clearly mentioned the wine glass will be available at the bar from 17H30 pm. Your comments are important to us, and we’re reviewing how we communicate these details to ensure clarity for future guests. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the chance to provide you with a seamless experience next time.

Great two Hour Tour

Mary_R, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for this kind comment. We are happy to read the review. cheers!

Walking Tour of Bordeaux

Juniper_L, Jul 2025

Ani is very knowledgeable and funny. He brought us to all the interesting spots and told all relating stories. He gave us a lot of recommendations which we took some and were very happy with them. The meeting point was also easy to locate and best of all he used whatsapp to remind us of the tour and for communication. This tour is worth it as we learnt a lot for an introduction to Bordeaux.

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Louise_W, Jun 2025

Very informative guide with excellent English. Easy walking route. We learned about the history of Bordeaux and the famous and not so famous landmarks in a relaxed and fun way. A very pleasant couple of hours

Tour not to miss in Bordeaux with Adrian

Gabriela_C, Aug 2025

Excellent tour with Adrian (Chico Mexican). It captivates and has a lot of historical knowledge of the city. We learned a lot about the city and about the history of each monument. We actually advise people to take the tour. We thank Adrian for the excellent tips! Gabriela (Portugal)

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Response from Host, Sep 2025

Muito obrigado, Gabriela! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que gostaram do tour com o Adrian (Chico mexicano). Ele realmente adora partilhar o conhecimento histórico e cativar os visitantes. É ótimo saber que as dicas dele foram úteis e que aprenderam bastante sobre a cidade e seus monumentos. Agradecemos muito a recomendação e esperamos vê-los novamente numa próxima visita!