The essential in Bordeaux, private tour with a local

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Bordeaux, France

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

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Overview

Bordeaux is home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites and historic marvels, but it can be hard to learn their stories when exploring on your own. Instead, get the most out of your visit on this private walking tour of the city. Accompanied by your Guide, discover the Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux Cathedral, and other historical highlights. Learn insider stories along the way, and receive recommendations for the rest of your trip.

This private tour offers the most flexible way to explore Bordeaux
Get up close and personal with multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites
Discover sights and stories you’d miss if exploring on your own
This introductory tour is ideal for first-time or time-pressed travelers

What's Included

Private tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Place de la Bourse
Pl. de la Bourse, 33000 Bordeaux, France
You can find me on Place de la Bourse, close to the fountain.

End point

Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux, France
The tour ends a little further north of the city, on the largest square in Bordeaux

Itinerary

Place de la Bourse (Pass By)

The Water Mirror (Pass By)

Porte Cailhau (Pass By)

Grosse Cloche (Pass By)

Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux (Pass By)

Grand Theatre (Pass By)

Esplanade des Quinconces (Pass By)

Monument aux Girondins (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.9

based on 30 reviews

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Emma is excellent

Sam_K, Mar 2026

Very informative and good tour with Emma! We explored the city, the historical highlights and local culture

Emma was great! Very...

Ross_B, Sep 2025

Emma was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us a wonderful look into a spectacular city. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Experience Bordeaux

Moira_E, Apr 2025

The tour was a great introduction to the history of Bordeaux and we got to see the special places. Our guide Emma was very knowledgeable and her English was good.

Great and informative

Jessica_P, Oct 2024

We had an excellent tour with Emma. It was small and personalized. It lasted a full two hours. She knew loads about the history of the city. We would’ve continued longer but by friend and I had Arrived in Bordeaux just that morning after 14 hours of travel and we’re getting a bit tired. Emma had great follow up and recommended spots and restaurants go check out, we really enjoyed ourselves!!

Interesting tour

Karen_K, Sep 2024

Our tour guide Emma, who was French, spoke excellent English. She was very knowledgeable, was able to answer our questions. She was also very considerate, stopping when we needed to have a drink or rest.

Great tour with Emma!!

Dennis_F, Sep 2024

Emma thank you!! We had a good time on the tour of Bordeaux. She answered all our questions and had many fun and interesting facts. Would highly recommend her!! Merci!!

An excellent tour

Liam_B, Aug 2024

Emma was fantastic, knowledgeable and was happy to rearrange our tour due to bad weather. After the tour, she provided us with some great places to eat, and mentioned she will be doing different tours in future - we will definitely be back!

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Eric_P, Dec 2023

Super visite avec Emma ! On découvre l'essentiel des différentes places et monuments de Bordeaux et on profite de nombreuses petites anecdotes. Le petit plus, guide local donc pratique pour avoir de bonnes adresses 😊 Je recommande totalement !!