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The 15 Best Bordeaux Sightseeing Tours

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The old town packs a lot into a walkable morning: Place de la Bourse and its water mirror, the Grosse Cloche, the long run of Rue Sainte-Catherine. Below are the best Bordeaux sightseeing tours, with what each one covers, how long it takes, group sizes, and which mix in a glass of wine at the end.

Saint Emilion Day Trip with Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tastings from Bordeaux

Saint Emilion Day Trip with Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tastings from Bordeaux - First Wine Stop: Chateau Tasting and the Soil-and-Climate Lesson

1.Saint Emilion Day Trip with Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $250Our pick

Full-day minivan trip from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion and Pomerol with three château tastings and a guided UNESCO village walk.

“Small group of eight. Guide was helpful, knowledgeable, and personable. Wineries were very nice, yet different. Experience of walking through the village of St Émillion was unique—like going back in time. All the wines were superb. Did not have time to visit the 800 wineries in the grand cru appellation.”

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Bordeaux: Essentials 3-Hour Bike Ride

Bordeaux: Essentials 3-Hour Bike Ride - Meeting up at Rue Mouneyra and why start points matter

2.Essentials 3-Hour Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 412 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Explore Bordeaux by bike with a local guide, from St-André Cathedral and Grosse Cloche to the Garonne river districts. Bike + helmet + water.

“We had a great time with our Guide Luric. He was knowledgeable and kind and we learnt a lot about Bordeaux. Thanks for the great afternoon!”

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Private – Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine

Private - Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine - Grand Théâtre and Notre-Dame de Bordeaux: arts and faith in the same breath

3.Private – Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Private Bordeaux walking tour with top sights and a glass of natural wine. English guide, flexible 2–3 hours, Quinconces to Place de la Bourse.

“Great tour of Bordeaux! Due to our schedule and travel Bordeaux became a stop over and to make the most of it we did this walking tour. I truly felt like I saw the city and had a wonderful time. The guide was communicative and informative. Highly recommend!”

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2-Hour Walking Tour of the City’s Iconic Sights and History

2-Hour Walking Tour of the City’s Iconic Sights and History - A classic promenade reset at Allées de Tourny

Bordeaux bike tour “The Best of Bordeaux”

Bordeaux bike tour "The Best of Bordeaux" - The first hits: Saint-Michel, Grosse Cloche, and the big bell tower skyline

5.Bordeaux bike tour “The Best of Bordeaux”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

A friendly 2–3 hour bike tour of Bordeaux on a mostly car-free route, guided by a local, with major sights and a sweet tasting stop.

“Terrific ride through town with many stops for history and architecture appreciation, including photos/drawings of Bordeaux on past ages”

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Bordeaux: Sightseeing by Side Car

Bordeaux: Sightseeing by Side Car - What the retro sidecar viewpoint does to Bordeaux

6.Sightseeing by Side Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 45 minutes - 3 hours · from $70

Private retro sidecar ride through Bordeaux’s top sights with live English/French commentary, flexible routing, and up-close views for $70.

“What a fun and wonderful experience! Our guide made it extra special - he had so much energy, enthusiasm and positivity!”

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Essential Wine Tour with Tasting & Chateau Visits from Bordeaux

Essential Wine Tour with Tasting & Chateau Visits from Bordeaux - The 2.5-hour structure: short, but not rushed

Bordeaux City Pass

Bordeaux City Pass - Getting around Bordeaux: tram and bus freedom without route math

8.Bordeaux City Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 117 reviews · 2 to 4 days (approx.) · from $62

Bordeaux City Pass bundles museum time, top stops like Cité du Vin, and unlimited tram and bus rides for an easy 2–4 day plan.

“If you are headed to Bordeaux, don’t sleep on this pass!! It covered all public transportation (tram was super easy to use). It even covered a number of museums - the Wine Museum was amazing. It allows discounted activities as well - we rode the Ferris wheel at the Christmas Market for 1/2 price.”

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Bordeaux Sightseeing Private Sidecar Guided Tour

Bordeaux Sightseeing Private Sidecar Guided Tour - Price and value: what $72.41 really buys you

9.Bordeaux Sightseeing Private Sidecar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Private Bordeaux sidecar tour in 45 minutes. See Place de la Bourse and Porte Cailhau with live English commentary and helmets.

“Driver was very understanding of some anxiety about riding on the back of the bike. He was very knowledgeable and had interesting stories to tell. He was funny and stopped a couple of times to allow for photos. He recommended restaurants to us and the best time to visit popular sites.”

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From Bordeaux: Essential Morning Tour with Wine Tasting

From Bordeaux: Essential Morning Tour with Wine Tasting - The family-run estate visit: vineyards, vats, and the cellar story

10.From Bordeaux: Essential Morning Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 2h 30m · from $81

A small-group Bordeaux morning tour: one family-run estate, vineyard and cellar walk, and a relaxed tasting of 2–3 Margaux wines.

“Debora (not sure about the spelling) was great in bringing us around, explaining the history and specialities of the Bordeaux region, and in switching between English and French.”

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The essential in Bordeaux, private tour with a local

The essential in Bordeaux, private tour with a local - Starting at Place de la Bourse: your “meet and orient” moment

11.The essential in Bordeaux, private tour with a local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

A 2-hour private Bordeaux walk with a local guide, key monuments, and tailored wine and food recommendations, starting at Place de la Bourse.

“Our guide, Emma, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the highlights of Bordeaux and its history. She is very enthusiastic about her city and that comes through on her tour. It was a full 2 hours, helping us appreciate the beautiful city of Bordeaux. She met us on time at an easy to find spot and took us on a guided tour throughout much of the city. The afternoon was great!”

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Private City Tour of Bordeaux in a Citroën 2CV – 1h30

Private City Tour of Bordeaux in a Citroën 2CV - 1h30 - Wine stop: Cité du Vin isn’t just a museum facade

The essential in Bordeaux, private tour with a local

The essential in Bordeaux, private tour with a local - Starting at Place de la Bourse: your “meet and orient” moment

13.The essential in Bordeaux, private tour with a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

A 2-hour private Bordeaux highlights walk with an English-speaking local guide, from Place de la Bourse to Place des Quinconces and the 43m column.

“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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Bordeaux Center Tour

Bordeaux Center Tour - Meeting at Cathédrale Saint-André and Ending at Le Miroir d’eau

14.Bordeaux Center Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

A 2-hour English walk through Bordeaux’s key monuments, from Grand Théâtre to Notre-Dame and Place de la Bourse, led by Iñigo Gonzalez.

“Nos gustó mucho conocer la ciudad, su historia y sus calles junto con Iñigo, un gran profesional y simpático. Nos faltó el aperitivo pero repetiriamos”

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Bordeaux : Private city tour in a 2CV with wine testing – 3h

Bordeaux : Private city tour in a 2CV with wine testing - 3h - Marche des Capucins and the quick Château Siran tasting