Very cheap compared to the other tours and great in depth knowledge of Bordeaux and was great fun well recommended the time just flew by
Bordeaux: Wine, Water, & War Walk
Discover The Prized Wine Industry’s History
Uncover The Romans’ Innovations
See The City’s Often-Missed Sites
Explore Bordeaux’s Past Through Its Wine, River, & Wars
On this 2-hour Bordeaux city tour, see how Bordeaux became the most important wine producer in France, how maritime trade shaped the city, and even how the local Girondins outsmarted the Nazis. This is our all around Bordeaux tour, highlighting the city’s history and must-see attractions in a fun and anecdotal way.
Highlights
See the city’s well-known (and lesser-known) attractions and understand their significance, past and present
Follow the region’s rise to the top as the most important wine producer in France
Learn how Romans used the river as a maritime base and the role it played throughout history
Relive some fascinating tales from the Nazi occupation during WWII
Discover Bordeaux’s role in other past wars, such as the 100 Years War
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Tour Details
Price
30 euros
*Free for children under 12 (reservation still required)
Meeting point
Tram Stop Quinconces, by the bicycles
Availability
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Duration
2 hours approx.
Group size
8 people maximum
Included
- Fun, knowledgeable guide
- Lots of laughs
Not included
Any purchases made during the tour
What to bring
An extra layer of clothing as the weather can change quickly and comfortable walking shoes
Guide
English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide
Tour Overview
On our most complete tour of Bordeaux, we’ll take you through the city’s rich history while sharing intriguing details and funny anecdotes of the characters and monuments that we see along the way. You’ll be surprised by what you’ll hear! Our leisurely walk will take us past the city’s attractions where we’ll discuss the wine industry and how it became one of the most important in the world, as well as the significance of the river from Roman times to the Nazi occupation. We’ll finish the tour by learning more about the city and how it became what it is today. Famous for its sport, art, culture, and cuisine, there is plenty to discuss and ample room to ask any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept cancellations a week before the tour date and you can do it through our website. If you booked through a partner’s website then you will need to read their terms and conditions as we cannot guarantee a refund. We cannot provide refunds less than 7 days prior to the tour.
We still walk if it is raining! We do our best to stop in sheltered areas to speak and often will have some spare umbrellas or even ponchos for sale if the rain seems unrelenting.
We accept cash at the beginning of the tour, at the start location. However, waiting to pay with cash does not guarantee you a place on our popular tasting tours where space is limited so we recommend booking online in advance.
You can pay online with a credit card and we also take credit card payments at the tour start location.
You can reserve online through our website or through a number of partner websites, including, but not limited to TripAdvisor, Get Your Guide, Viator, Freetour.com, and Airbnb Experiences.
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See What Our Previous Guests Have Said
Superfriendly guides and veeery informative tours 🙂
We had a great time on the market tour and ended up getting a lot more food than we expected. It is a bargain and the guide was really fun. We wish we could have done the wine tour but had to catch a train. Next time!
