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Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine

1. Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine

Discover Bordeaux from the River Garonne onboard the yacht, Le Luna. Enjoy a different perspective on the historic city with expert commentary as you sip on your choice of wine, hot drink or soft drink, and enjoy a piece of canelé cake. From the river, see some of the most famous sights of the city including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gothic Cathedral. Admire 18th and 19th-century mansions and art museums. Learn about the rich history of the city from your expert guide as your cruise along on a vintage post-war yacht. Enjoy a glass of local wine and a small traditional cake from the region, known as a canelé.

Bordeaux: Scenic River Cruise with Commentary and Canelés

2. Bordeaux: Scenic River Cruise with Commentary and Canelés

Discover the wines and scenic waterfront of Bordeaux on a 1.15-hour wine tasting cruise, and marvel at 18th-century façades, Stone Bridge and other romantic bridges, and busy ports from the River Garonne. Explore the Chartrons district from the Garonne River. Climb aboard the pleasure electric drive boat Sirius at Les Bateaux Bordelais landing stage (Quais des Chartrons) in the city center. Set sail at 6:45 PM, and cruise by the historic façades of the UNESCO-listed Port de la Lune with the romantic Stone bridge, and modern district of Bacalan with th eCité du Vin museum. Pass under the lift bridge of Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas, and continue past the Pont d’Aquitaine (Bordeaux' Golden Gate). Once you have sailed past the village of Lormont, the boat will turn around and cruise back to the city center from the port zone of Bassens. Along the way, you will tatse 2 marvelous Canelés from the famous brand Baillardran, hearing the link between the canelé's story and the city of Bordeaux, from the Palais de la Bourse to the estuaty entrance.

From Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting

3. From Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting

Journey from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion, a beautifully-preserved historical town dating back to the Middle Ages. Enjoy a half-day tour of this UNESCO-listed village, including an organic wine tasting. Take a stroll through the village's narrow streets, and explore its old market square and famous monuments. Climb to the top of the King's Tower for panoramic views of the town. Learn all about the wine-making history of this quintessential French village and its surrounding vineyards. Visit an organic winery where the winemaker shares his winery's environmental approach. Take a tour of the vineyard and beautiful cellar before sitting down for a delectable wine tasting. Return to Bordeaux at the end of the excursion.

Bordeaux: 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise

4. Bordeaux: 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise

From the quai des Chartrons, climb aboard a pleasure boat in Bordeaux and cruise along the waterfront for a unique perspective of the beautiful city. Listed by Unesco as an inhabited historic city of outstanding urban and architectural value, the port city of Bordeaux has more protected buildings than any other city in France except Paris. You will pass under a vertical-lift bridge spanning the River Garonne and continue to the Pont d'Aquitaine. While on board, enjoy a sit down menu of delicious French food, including a starter, main course and dessert. The boat will turn around after the Port of Bassens and return to the pier in Bordeaux at approximately 2:00 PM. Each dish is prepared on board by the Chef and his team.

From Bordeaux: Saint-Emilion Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

5. From Bordeaux: Saint-Emilion Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

Embark on a day trip from Bordeaux and discover the charming medieval town of Saint Emilion. Then, explore two traditional châteaux to discover excellent local wines and food, with a picnic lunch at one of the scenic locations. Meet in Bordeaux and travel to the beautiful Saint Emilion, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Explore the quaint medieval streets with your guide and learn about the history of the town, one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux. Then, visit two wonderful châteaux, including one Great Growth Classified château. Taste a variety of different wines accompanied by a typical French platter of local bread, cheese, cured meat, and chocolate. Between the visits, you will enjoy a traditional French picnic lunch at one of the wineries. After your journey through the region, relax on the journey back to Bordeaux, with drop-off in the city center.

Bordeaux: Guided Walking Tour

6. Bordeaux: Guided Walking Tour

Discover the historic sights of Bordeaux on a 2-hour walking tour of the historic center, and discover why it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Meet your guide by the Bordeaux Tourist Office on Cours du 30 Juillet. Then, discover an outstanding ensemble of urban landmarks and architectural wonders. Stroll past the theaters, town halls, and private mansions, interspersed with squares, parks, and fountains to get an intriguing perspective on a city that is undergoing a spectacular metamorphosis. See some of the new economic and artistic projects. From the wide avenues of neo-classical neighborhoods surrounding Place des Quinconces, to the Grand Theater, and the narrow lanes of the Saint-Pierre neighborhood, the tour invites you to discover the diversity of Bordeaux’s heritage. Learn about Bordeaux’s history and the Enlightenment philosophers who influenced the city’s urban landscape.

From Bordeaux: Saint-Emilion Guided Wine Tasting Tour

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

Depart Bordeaux and journey to the charming medieval village of Saint-Émilion and its UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit a prestigious winery for a wine tasting of the local produce, and learn more about the history of the area. Then, stroll through the village to experience its many charms before an additional wine tasting, Discover a village of Romanesque churches and ruins that stretch the length of the steep and narrow streets.  Finish the afternoon at a family-owned winery where you’ll be offered delicious specialties of the region, such as local cheeses and cured meats that complement the wines – a perfect way to experience the French lifestyle!

Bordeaux Lunch Cruise

8. Bordeaux Lunch Cruise

From the quai des Chartrons, climb aboard a pleasure boat in Bordeaux and cruise along the waterfront for a unique perspective of the beautiful city. Listed by Unesco as an inhabited historic city of outstanding urban and architectural value, the port city of Bordeaux has more protected buildings than any other city in France except Paris. You will pass under a vertical-lift bridge spanning the River Garonne and continue to the Pont d'Aquitaine. While on board, enjoy a sit down menu of delicious French food, including a starter, main course and dessert. The boat will turn around after the Port of Bassens and return to the pier in Bordeaux at approximately 2:00 PM. Each dish is prepared on board by the Chef and his team.

Bordeaux: St-Emilion & Medoc Wine Day Tour with Lunch

9. Bordeaux: St-Emilion & Medoc Wine Day Tour with Lunch

8:30am : Meet your guide at Rustic Vines Tours agency in Bordeaux center and drive to Saint-Emilion; 9:15am : Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion Unesco listed village; 10:00am : Wine tasting in the heart of the village; 11:15am : Guided tour in a Saint-Emilion winery with wine tastings; 12:15pm : Picnic lunch at the winery (Sandwich or Salad with a glass of wine); 1:30pm : Drive to Médoc; 2:30pm : Visit followed by wine tastings at the 1st winery in Médoc; 4:00pm : 2nd stop at a winery of Médoc for a visit and wine tastings; 5:00pm : Drive back to Bordeaux; 6:00pm : Drop-off at Rustic Vines agency in Bordeaux center. Schedules may vary due to many reasons (Delay, traffic jam...)

Bordeaux: Private Walking Tour with a local

10. Bordeaux: Private Walking Tour with a local

Explore the heart of Old Bordeaux on a private guided walking tour. Pass by popular attractions like the Bordeaux Cathedral, Pey Berland Tower, and more while learning about the history, culture, and lifestyle in a fun and entertaining way. Meet your guide in what is considered the city's main square, Place Pey-Berland. Jump right in as you marvel at the two imposing structures that flank this square, the Hôtel de Ville and the Cathédrale Saint-André, often simply referred to as Bordeaux Cathedral. Admire the intricate details of the cathedral's gothic structure and see the Tour Pey-Berland, a 15th-century bell tower that was built to provide the cathedral with a large bell without threatening the original building. Follow your guide as you walk through the cobbled streets of Bordeaux's historic center, stopping off at Place Saint-Projet to discover the history of the square and the famous Rue Sainte-Catherine. Your tour continues to the intriguing Place Camille Jullian, where you'll learn of a hidden secret that lies here. Next, it's on to the must-see Porte Cailhau, a structure that once served as the main gate to the city and boasts a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. Continue towards Place de la Bourse, passing through the famous Saint-Pierre district where the city’s first port once was. Learn about Bordeaux's secret slave trade and take a picture at the world's largest reflecting pool, the Miroir D’Eau. Finally, admire the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux before completing your tour with a visit to the Monuments aux Girondins.

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Christian’s tour of Dordogne was wonderful. It was so special to be able to get away from the city and tour the countryside - river, valley, farmland, castles and medieval villages. Christian entertained us with many stories - historical and contemporary. He was very friendly and relaxed.

The Bordeaux tour was A lovely walking introduction to the city. The guide Catherine was very knowledgeable and her sense of humour was amazing. On top of that she was conducting the tour in French and English, as the group was of mixed nationalities!

This wine tour was fabulous, Jonathan our guide, hit every point and created an awesome experience. The wine in Bordeaux is definitely some of the best and I highly recommend this experience!

Good driver, very friendly and polite and also informative.

Emanuel was really helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks!