What to do and see in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

December 31, 2021 Sheron Bogner

After many years of hard work, the "Sleeping Beauty" has awoken from its slumber. The city is beautifully restored and has an ultra-modern public transport system. The “Port of the Moon” is also now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Stone Bridge, with its 17 arches, crosses the Garonne, offering pedestrians a lovely view over the docks and harbor. Take a stroll through old Bordeaux in the Triangle d'Or and stop at Place des Quinconces, France’s largest public square. The city of Bordeaux is an ideal base for exploring the greater wine region’s unforgettable sights and tastes.
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1. 2-Hour Bordeaux Segway Tour

Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Mobilboard - Bordeaux Trip
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Explore UNESCO–listed Bordeaux in style and discover top attractions with ease on this 2-hour Segway tour. Follow your own guide through the streets of Bordeaux by Segway and take in sites of interest including 11th-century Bordeaux Cathedral, Place de la Comédie, and Place des Quinconces. Spin along the banks of the Garonne River and admire sweeping views over the bridges that span the waterway. Along the way, listen as your guide brings Bordeaux’s colorful past to life.

Inclusions: own Local guide, Use of Segway and helmet, Poncho (in case of rain)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Tillysquibs

We were the only 2 on the tour, the guide was lovely and spoke great English. We had such a fab time, I would definitely recommend.

2. Bordeaux to Lascaux and Dordogne Valley Private Sightseeing Tour

Sightseeing in France - Private Tours
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Depart from Bordeaux - your hotel; train station; or cruise ship Lascaux Cavern in Dordogne is an unforgettable experience! Over 600 paintings cover the interior walls and ceilings of the cave. The paintings represent mostly large animals, and are around 17,000 years old. Enjoy sightseeing in France with Christian: your English speaking private driver guide. In addition to Lascaux, there are a handful of other caves in the Dordogne region. The grotte de Rouffignac, for example. Here you board a small electric train and ride down deep into a very large cavern. Its also called the cave of 1000 mammoths. Inside you’ll find colorful images of animals; horses, wooly rhinos, mammoths, antelope, saber-tooth cats, and even human figures. We'll also drive through La Roque Saint Christophe cliff settlement ruins and explore the lovely village of Saint Leon-sur-Vezere.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Admission fees to Lascaux and Rouffignac Caves

Reviewed By shassett2019

Christian is a great tour guide and we really enjoyed his company, He is a safe driver and is very knowledgeable about Paris and the surrounding areas.

3. Half a day in Saint-Emilion on a private tour (Luxury Minivan)

Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France Aquitaine Limousine, Wine tours & Chauffeured services
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Enjoy a half-day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of our luxury vehicles, sedan or premium van, all air-conditioned. Your personal guide will take advantage of the trip to give you information on one of the oldest wine regions of France, already exploited by the Romans. You will discover the magnificent vineyards of the right bank of the Garonne, and the castles that make the reputation of these appellations. A visit has been reserved for you in one of the prestigious domains of Saint-Emilion or Pomerol. Arrived at the castle, you will be supported for a guided tour of the cellars, vineyards, vat ... A tasting of wines from the estate will be offered. You will be introduced to the techniques of tastings, which will discover to your nose and your taste buds unsuspected sensations .... The paved streets will then offer you, and you will marvel at the treasures of Saint-Émilion, and the legacy of his so famous monk.

Inclusions: Commented walking tour of Saint-Emilion., Bottled water, Vehicle with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, Round-trip private transportation with your driver / guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, dinner, food and drinks unless otherwise stated, Entrance fees to monuments, museums or attractions

Reviewed By angelmT9568SU

After contacting Aquitaine Limousine, I immediately had a response from Charlotte with a proposal for a private tour for our group. This was our first trip to the Bordeaux region, so having guidance took all of the stress out of planning. Our guide Benoit greeted us promptly at our designated time with a special surprise of “canelés”, a local treat. In addition to a really neat story of the history behind this delicious dessert. Not only did Benoit take us around safely for the day, he was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable, having been in the wine business himself for 25 years. He kindly assisted us to each tours and a lovely lunch that was also arranged for us by Charlotte. Benoit was a pleasure to talk with and we were happy to enlist in his helpful translation during lunch and along the way. He made sure to have the van waiting and cooled upon the ending of each tour and had cold waters waiting every single time. And we couldn't have been more grateful due to the weather reaching 104 degrees that day! The entire day was fantastic, it actually exceeded all of our expectations! I would highly recommend working with Aquitaine Limousine and we hope to return for another trip some day soon! A huge thanks to Charlotte for arranging three fantastic and very different tours and tastings, and to Benoit for taking such wonderful care of us! 10 out of 10!!!!!!!

4. Saint-Emilion & Medoc Full Day Wine Tour with Lunch

12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Wine Trails
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Discover the famous regions of Saint-Emilion and Medoc in just one day! This unique tour will give you the opportunity to taste a wide variety of wines from the right and left bank! Enjoy a fresh picnic style lunch by the vines and let your driver guide you through the vineyards in a recent air-conditioned minivan. - Full-day tour of Bordeaux wine region from Bordeaux - Journey into the vine-covered hills and visit three wine estates - Tour and tastings at Grand Cru Classé wineries in Saint-Emilion & Medoc - Picnic lunch and tastings at a family winery in Entre-deux-mers - Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Saint-Emilion village

Inclusions: Picnic style lunch at a boutique winery, Bottled water, Transportation in air-conditioned minivan, Local Driver Guide, 3 visits and tastings at three local wineries, Up to 9 tastings and 2 glasses of wine per person, An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Mask (Covid)

Reviewed By alidG606DT

This trip was amazing! Jon was such a great guide and was very knowledgeable! We also got to tour a great winery, which was very interactive and we could ask any questions that we had. The tour around Saint-Emilion was also beautiful!

5. Keys of The Cellar tour

56 Avenue de la Croix, 33320 Le Taillan-Médoc, France Chateau du Taillan
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During your visit at Château du Taillan, you will discover uniques underground cellars dating back from XVIth century where a guide will explain the wine making process. You will also discover the private cellar of the family owner where you can see old vintages. To end the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste some of our wines (red and white) with chocolate, dry fruits and cheese.

Inclusions: Tasting of property's wines

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By 1609nikolas

It was all around incredible. It is easy enough to get to with public transport. The chateau and gardens are absolutely beautiful. The tour is done privately, so it was just us and the guide, she told us plenty really interesting family about the house, the family the grounds and the decorations. The making of the wines was also explained. And the wine tasting was great, the wine they make is really good. We absolutley loved every minute of the visit and can't think of a single thing to complain about.

6. Private Virtual Reality Tour of Bordeaux Monuments

The Big Bell of Bordeaux, 45 Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Discoveries
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Discover Bordeaux City as you would never see it otherwise ! Thanks to exclusive Virtual Reality images, you would marvel at the ancient monuments dating from the Romanesque period and the Middle Ages, and understand how the buildings of the past have influenced the urban structure today ! Visits on demand available in French-English-German-Spanish, we can also make it shorter or longer, depending on your wishes and interests : just ask us :D !

Inclusions: OCULUS Headset for Virtual Reality

Exclusions: Snacks

Reviewed By deninikolova

I had a wonderful visit with the lovely Diane. I highly recommend her for her professionalism and amazing personality. Thank you for the great experience.

7. Guided Tour of Bordeaux by Bike

Bordeaux Scooters, 47 Rue de Tauzia, 33800 Bordeaux, France Monsieur Bacchus
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The excursion that I propose to you is unique and adapts to your desires and your needs, that you are in family or in love, between friends or between colleagues. This bike tour of about 14 km is for all curious, small and large, local or tourists, who want to share a special moment in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Follow me through a journey back in time, between Classical and Modern History! You will discover the secrets of ancient monuments such as the latest works of street-art scattered throughout the city, not to mention the best gastronomic addresses and the most beautiful corner of greenery to come to bask. Come and learn how to live in Bordeaux and leave the stars full of pupils and flavors full of taste buds!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle

Exclusions: Snacks, Bottled water

Reviewed By 746jil

Really a wonderful tour through beautiful Bordeaux! This friendly and cheerful man really knows everything about this beautiful city. He also tells interesting stories while he shows you the most beautiful places, where you would otherwise not have been! It was really nice! An admirable tour! Thank you Monsieur Bacchus !! We loved it! :)

8. Bordeaux Vineyard Small Group Full Day Experience with Picnic Lunch

12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Wine Trails
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This unique small group full-day wine tour from Bordeaux is the ultimate French lifestyle experience. Take the entire day to relax and explore the remarkable richness and diversity of Bordeaux's wines and visit multiple wineries. This tour includes a cold lunch with local produce at a boutique winery (warm in winter) , up to 9 wine tastings and transportation in a recent air-conditioned minivan and a local driver guide with great knowledge of the region and its wines. The minimum age for this tour is 18.

Inclusions: Transportation in air-conditioned minivan, Local Driver Guide, Visits to and wine tastings at three wineries, Picnic style lunch at a boutique winery, Glass of crémant (local sparkling wine), Small bottles of water, Up to 9 tastings and 3 glasses of wine per person!, An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Mask (Covid), Gratuities

Reviewed By alidG606DT

This trip was amazing! Jon was such a great guide and was very knowledgeable! We also got to tour a great winery, which was very interactive and we could ask any questions that we had. The tour around Saint-Emilion was also beautiful!

9. Saint-Emilion Small Group Morning Wine Trip with Winery & Tastings from Bordeaux

Tourist Information Office, 12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Wine Trails
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Taste the worldwide famous wines of Saint Emilion on this small-group tour and wander the streets of the medieval village, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will try up to 4 wines and will taste a delicious Bordeaux made chocolate on this morning tour! Perfect to get back to Bordeaux just in time for lunch.

Inclusions: Central Bordeaux pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, English-speaking local driver/guide, visit and tastings at Grand Cru winery (red wines only), Guided walk of UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Emilion, Small bottle of water, Wine & locally made chocolate pairing

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and attractions (other than those specified in itinerary), Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By mitraw2016

My husband and I did a private tour of st. Emilion and Medoc in Feb. 2020 and it was a fantastic experience. Since we haven’t been able to travel back this past year we are now really enjoying their wine club. It is so great receiving handpicked bottles from Bordeaux. I highly recommend scheduling a tour or joining the wine club.

10. Medoc Small-Group Wine Tour with Tastings & Chateau Visits from Bordeaux

12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France A la Francaise! Bordeaux
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Enjoy a morning discovering the Medoc region. Pass by mythical appellations where the majority of Bordeaux’s famous wines are produced. If you like the Cabernet grape, you will love the powerful and well balanced wines of this region!

Inclusions: Snacks, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By valentinaparr

AWFUL service concerning reimbursement. Our train was cancelled and we couldn’t make it on time and they gave NO OPTION for rescheduling for a future date + no way to get a refund.

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