1.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 105 minutes - 2 hours · from $17Our pick

A 105-minute guided walk through Bordeaux’s UNESCO core, from Place des Quinconces to the Bourse reflecting pool and Garonne bridges.

“I had the absolute pleasure of joining Bruno’s walking tour in Bordeaux, and I can confidently say it was one of the highlights of my trip! Bruno’s deep knowledge of Bordeaux’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought the city to life in a way I never expected. What stood out most was his enthusiasm and storytelling ability. Whether it was the majestic architecture, the charming streets of the old town, or the history of Bordeaux’s wine culture, Bruno shared fascinating details that kept me engaged throughout. He was also incredibly personable, making sure everyone felt included and answering all of our questions with patience and insight. If you’re visiting Bordeaux,…”

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2.Guided River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,014 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17

90-minute Garonne river cruise in Bordeaux with live bilingual commentary and UNESCO Port de la Lune views for a great price.

“Super informative and our guide was very entertaining. The only downside to it was that the commentary alternated between French and English, so if you only speak one of the languages, there will be a few minutes of waiting!”

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3.From Bordeaux: Saint-Emilion Guided Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 319 reviews · 5h 30m · from $129

Small-group half-day wine tour from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion with two family wineries, up to 6 red tastings, and a guided medieval stroll.

“Very knowledgeable guide and great selection of wineries to visit”

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4.Bordeaux City – Private Guided Walking Tour with Local Sophia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $104Top rated

Private walk with local Sophia through Bordeaux highlights and the food market. Tailor route, skip crowds, learn history in 2–3 hours.

“Gentle but extensive guided walk to get to know the city. Great insights into the Bordelaise life and the city's history. Good balance of facts, anecdotes and personal insights. Felt we knew the city much better after the walk. Sophie is a delightful character and has a very engaging manner. She is originally English, now living in Bordeaux so communication was extremely easy.”

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5.Guided Wine and Canelé Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 157 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

Panoramic 90-minute Bordeaux river cruise with local wine and canelé, 360° views, and guided city history along the Garonne.

“Sur les photos sont présentées un bateau récent avec un intérieur climatisé Au final, c’est le bateau à peine visible sur la dernière photo qui arrive au quai Il y avait énormément de vent, il faisait froid, donc nous n’avons pas fait l’activité Pour moi c’est de la publicité et photos mensongères”

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6.Street Art Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · from $18

A 1.5-hour French street art walk through Bordeaux’s Chartrons, from the Garonne quays to Rue Notre Dame and famed local artists.

“Le guide n’est jamais venu. Nous l’avons attendu pratiquement 40 mn en pleine chaleur. Nous n’avons reçu aucun message soit avant l’heure du RV soit après pour nous prévenir d’une annulation et indiquer une raison. En outre, il est très difficile de trouver comment contacter quelqu’un pour savoir ce qu’il se passe.”

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7.Bordeaux Walking Tour with a Local Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

A private 2–3 hour walking tour through Bordeaux’s key landmarks, with a local guide, clear history, and exterior-only sights.

“We had a fantastic time with Marina as our guide. She was a great host for our first full day in Bordeaux. The tour provided a wonderful overview of the city and marina was eager to point out hidden gems. We learned a lot of the history of the city and now have a great foundation for exploring Bordeaux for the next week! Thanks Marina!”

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8.Guided Bordeaux Wine Tasting Class with 6 Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · from $51

Small-group Bordeaux wine tasting class with 6 wines, aroma game, and food pairing, plus a take-home guide for $51.

“It was an amazing experience! Truly made our stay in Bordeaux feel authentic and experiential! Thank you Cecilia!”

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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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10.Exclusive Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $217

2-hour private Bordeaux walking tour from Place de la Comédie, spotlighting UNESCO 18th-century architecture and the Grand Théâtre.

“Loredana ci ha portato con garbo e competenza in giro per il centro di Bordeaux. Senza accorgercene in due ore abbondanti abbiamo visto e appreso tantissimo sia a livello artistico che storico. Ci ha dato ottimi consigli su come trascorrere gli altri giorni di permanenza a Bordeaux e dintorni.”

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11.Small group – Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

A 2-hour small-group walk with Guadalupe through Bordeaux’s cathedral square, medieval lanes, and Place de la Bourse with Miroir d’Eau.

“Guadalupe is one of best guides we’ve had thus far. She is very good at providing all the interesting information and historical background of the various places we visited. She even has some pictures to show us which is a first for us. She is very thoughtful and even bought each one of us a cannelle to taste. She also gave very good recommendations on restaurants and interesting places to visit in Bordeaux. Highly recommend this tour.”

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12.Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $16Best value

A guided 1-hour Bordeaux UNESCO-style river cruise on the Garonne, with bridge views, Cité du Vin, and Baillardran canelés.

“Although the tour was partly in English, it was mostly in French and clearly dedicated more to French speakers as less was translated to English”

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13.#1 Bordeaux Food and Wine Tasting Tour w/ Local Foodie Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Bordeaux in 3 hours with 10+ tastings, local cheese, chocolate, choux pastry, jam, and wine, plus a guide and foodie recommendations.

“My ticket that I received(from Viator), in an email 2 days prior to the tour, had the wrong address for meeting place, when you click “meeting and pickup info” it sent me to only one address and it said endpoint. I have been on tours that start and end at the same spot so I don’t think it was too unusual. After waiting there for 20 min, it was 5 min till our tour start time. I messaged tour operator and tried to call them. No response via chat and just a business voicemail in French. I left a message asking them to call me and the location I was…”

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14.Aperitive guided cruise « Wine and Canelé »

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 31 reviews · from $22

90-minute guided boat cruise on the Garonne with Bordeaux wine or soft drink, canelé, snacks, and 360° city views.

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15.Bay of Arcachon: Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · from $76

3-hour Bay of Arcachon food tour in Cap Ferret or Le Canon with oyster farm visit, 3 tastings, and local stories for $76.

“It was great, but also very physical, we were hoping for more tasting”

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