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    Visit Bordeaux

    Discover the city of Bordeaux and its vineyards. Bordeaux is one of the most beautiful cities in France and home to one of the most famous wine regions: La route des vins. This dynamic region offers an amazing experience and cultural activities that will make your vacation unforgettable.

    PLAN YOUR VISIT TO BORDEAUX

    Bordeaux is the ideal destination for a city break: a city rich in discovery for an extended weekend between ocean and vineyards. The city offers many cultural and artistic activities. Get to know the city center of Bordeaux and discover its hidden gems by following the guide to spend 48 hours in Bordeaux with your family, friends or group. If you want to spend more time in Bordeaux, you can also visit the neighboring cities.

    You can take a wine tour along the famous Route des Vins or explore the Aquitaine region. You can also visit the charming city of Bayonne (1.5 hours from Bordeaux), the seaside resort of Biarritz (2 hours from Bordeaux), or the city of Pau (3 hours from Bordeaux). You will be able to visit Bordeaux with your family, as a couple or as a group, in one day by visiting the main part of the city center, in 2 days if you wish to visit Bordeaux and its wine heritage and in 3 days if you also wish to discover the ocean and the Bay of Arcachon.

    A WALK IN BORDEAUX, A CITY RICH IN HISTORY

    Visiter BordeauxThe first thing to do in Bordeaux is to stroll along the city’s main boulevards and discover its main monuments. Start your walk at the Place de la Bourse, one of the most impressive squares in the city. This is where you will find the famous fountain of the city center, a magnificent piece of architecture called the Bassin aux nymphéas. From there, cross the Garonne River and walk along the quays built in the 19th century. Head to the Place de la Comédie, where the city’s opera house, the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, is located. Climb to its roof for a breathtaking view of the city center and the vineyards in the distance and its blue-tiled roofs. Next, walk up the hill to the Place de la Bourse and stroll through the old part of town, the Chartrons district, a charming area with narrow streets, old buildings, hidden stores and cafes. End your walk at the Place de la Victoire, where you can admire the most famous monument of the city: the imposing statue of the goddess of Victory.

    Bordeaux City Tours offers you to discover all its monuments in its red panoramic bus accompanied by the comments of a tour guide. You will discover the history of Bordeaux as well as anecdotes of the city through the centuries. Bordeaux is a city rich in history and offers a wonderful experience to tourists and travelers. One of the best ways to discover Bordeaux is to walk through its streets and discover its most emblematic places.

    THE MOST ICONIC PLACES TO VISIT IN BORDEAUX

    Take a tour of Bordeaux on our City Tours bus and discover the Place des Quinconces, passing by the Chartrons quays on your way to the Public Garden. Once past the Golden Triangle district, you will go up one of the main axes of Bordeaux passing by the Place Gambetta, Victoire and Saint Michel to take back the Quays towards Floirac. On the way back, you will pass by the symbols of the city, the famous Pont de Pierre and water mirror and the most beautiful postcards of Bordeaux. Crossing the Garonne via the Chaban bridge, you will discover the Cité du Vin, the Darwin district and its ecosystem. During the 1H10 tour, you will observe all the emblematic buildings of the city of Bordeaux. Visit Bordeaux on board our red bus from a minimum price of 12 euros per person.

    Visit the vineyards of Bordeaux to discover its famous wine route. The vineyards are an easy day trip from Bordeaux. You can also combine vineyard tours with city tours, such as a visit to the Bordeaux Vine and Wine Museum.

    THE BEST ACTIVITIES IN BORDEAUX

    • Visit the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux: The Bordeaux Opera House, one of the most impressive buildings in the city, is a must see. The building is a mix of French and Italian architecture, with a mixture of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. The building has a beautiful rooftop terrace, from which you can have a great view of the city.
    • Visit the Wine City: this is a great place to learn about the city’s vineyards, while tasting and buying local wines.
    • Taste the wines in the vineyards around Saint Emilion and its surroundings: This is the best way to discover the famous Bordeaux wine route. Visit the vineyards, taste the local wines and learn more about their production. Be sure to visit Chateau Haut-Brion, one of the most famous vineyards in Bordeaux.
    • Visit the Basilica of Saint Michael in Bordeaux: This is one of the highlights of Bordeaux and one of the most impressive examples of Gothic architecture in France. The basilica is a masterpiece and a must-see in Bordeaux.
      Go to Place Tourny for an immediate departure of the City tours to discover Bordeaux and its surroundings or opt for the authentic tours for a more intimate visit of the center of Bordeaux. The departure price of the tours is 12 euros per person.

    VISIT THE BORDEAUX WINE ROUTE

    Visiter BordeauxThe Bordeaux wine route is one of the most famous wine routes in the world. It is a day trip from the city center, making it a perfect combination of city sightseeing and vineyard tours. This is one of the best activities to do in Bordeaux and you can do it all year round with your family, your group or with your partner.

    Follow the Wine Route and visit its famous vineyards: Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Chateau Smith Haut-Brion, Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion, Chateau La Fleur-Bordeaux, Chateau Cantemerle, Chateau Côte de Blaye, Chateau Haut-Carret, Chateau La Lagune, Chateau La Tour Martail, Chateau Beychevelle, Château Angélus, Château Le Boscq, Château La Grave, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Château Dauzac, Côte-de-Béraudière, Château Giscours, Château Le Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Château La Louvière, Château Poujeaux, Château Duhart-Milon, Château Troplong-Magellan. Visit Saint Emilion, its cobbled streets at your own pace and discover the most beautiful cellars of the Bordeaux region.

    Bordeaux is a city of history and character. You can spend two days exploring the city and its surroundings, but you can also stay longer to discover the region and its many gems. Visit Bordeaux and discover one of the best cities in France. You can follow our guide on what to do in Bordeaux and have the best experience in this fantastic city.

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