France · BORDEAUX TOURS & ACTIVITIES
The city is a morning; the vineyards are the reason you came. These 15 pair a Bordeaux walk or river cruise with Médoc, Saint-Emilion and Graves afternoons, with the number of estates, the glasses poured and the price on each.
Skip the ticket desk at Cité du Vin. Explore 18 wine exhibits with a digital guide, then view Bordeaux from the 8th floor and taste a glass.
“It was very nice, interactive, wine choices are very good. You want to come here before you go on your wine tours.”
Bordeaux Garonne river cruise with 360 rooftop views, expert French and English guide, open bar, wine, and a canelé in 90 minutes.
“It was nice viewing the left bank from the river and a bit of history. Boat was clean and well maintained.”
Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux with a Grand Cru Classé tasting, guided medieval village walk, and a French aperitif of cheese, cured meats, and chocolate.
“The trip to the Vineyard was best and Marion was a brilliant guide. Option for older tourists to sit out some of the steeper parts of town tour”
Half-day Bordeaux wine tasting in a small group van, choose Medoc or Saint-Emilion, visit a classified chateau, taste wines and snacks.
“Our tour guide Nina was amazing, couldn't be more helpful and very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend the experience to anyone”
Small-group day trip from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, with a UNESCO village walk and three chateau wine tastings.
“Excellent day of wine tasting with our very knowledgeable guide, Oscar and exploring the UNESCO town of Saint Emilion”
A 2-hour Bordeaux walking tour through UNESCO streets, big squares, and Garonne bridge views, led by guides in French and English.
“My trip with Catherine in Bordeaux was very informative, interesting and thoroughly enjoyable.”
A half-day Saint-Émilion wine trip from Bordeaux with a grand cru château visit, red wine tastings, and a guided UNESCO village walk.
“Too much talking, too little drinking. The amount of wine tasted is scanty and differs from guests. Seeing the city or the chateau are worthless”
90 minutes on the Garonne with live bilingual commentary, UNESCO sights, bridge views, and quick Cité du Vin tastings.
“Very welcoming and very easy to find the meeting spot..lovely boat with outside and inside seating. Fantastic guide and captain. We had a choice of wine types or soft or hot drinks and had a canelle cake as well. Really recommended. I would do this again. Really great tips on where to go after and places to eat.”
Small-group Saint-Emilion tour from Bordeaux with 3 châteaux, 8 wine tastings, guided UNESCO walk, and a château picnic lunch.
“Covered lots of areas. Appreciated the tasty lunch and great wine tips. Excellent wine.”
Half-day Saint-Emilion wine tour from Bordeaux with guided village walk and tasting at a classified growth chateau, 4 hours.
“Lovely tour. Hugo was a great, knowledgeable, personable guide who knew so many details of wine making. I appreciate his insight and answering all my questions. The wine was good and loved St. Emilion. A must do when visiting Bordeaux.”
Bordeaux CityPass bundles unlimited TBM transit with free entry to Cité du Vin, Bassins des Lumières, and top museums for 2-4 days.
“This pass was a great way to see the sights and move around the city easily. We thoroughly enjoyed the Cite du Vin and also chose the boat trip along the river, which was really relaxing. The trams are dependable and quick, but we spent a lot of time wandering around the lovely streets, popping in and out of shops and cafes.”
Ride Bordeaux by bike for 3 hours, covering UNESCO streets and the Garonne riverfront, with a canelée tasting and a small-group guide.
“A great intro to Bordeaux city and history. Our guide Benjamin was excellent, very knowledgeable and also very entertaining. We saw and learnt alot more than we expected. Would definitely recommend.”
Half-day Saint-Émilion tour from Bordeaux with a UNESCO village walk, a château visit, and tasting 3 wines in a small group.
“Brilliant tour with a very informed and friendly guide Réne. Highly recommended”
Small-group e-bike day in Saint-Emilion with two chateau tastings, a winery picnic lunch, and guided time in the UNESCO village.
“Our guide Theo was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the wine culture and history of the area. We had a very fun group on our bike tour and Theo added much to our great experience! We would definitely recommend this tour to our friends!”
Small-group Saint-Émilion wine tour with two châteaux, vineyard walks, and an apéritif of local cheeses and cured meats.
“This was an outstanding tour with Laura (Lola) serving as an extraordinary guide providing pertinent historical and architectural information regarding Bordeaux, as well as the intricacies of wine making in the Saint-Emilion area. The tours of the two wine chateaux were wonderfully informative, and the wine tastings were delicious.”
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