France · 2 free tours
Free, tip what you liked · ★ 9.4/10 (20,461 reviews) · on Civitatis
Yes. There are 2 free walking tours in Bordeaux listed here, bookable for free on Civitatis. The most reviewed is Free Walking Tour of Bordeaux: it meets at Monument aux Girondins, lasts about 2h and is guided in English, rated 9.4/10 from 20,461 reviews.
Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.
| Tour | Duration | Languages | Meeting point | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Walking Tour of Bordeaux | 2h | English | Monument aux Girondins | ★ 9.4/10 (20,461) |
| Old Bordeaux and Saint-Michel Neighborhood Free Tour | 2h30 | English | Calle Chapeau Rouge, next to the Grand Theater of Bordeaux | ★ 9.6/10 (4,099) |
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Bordeaux grew rich on the wine trade, and the money went into stone: long quays, uniform classical façades and squares laid out in the 18th century. The historic centre along the crescent of the Garonne, known as the Port of the Moon, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Behind the grand riverfront the older city survives in narrow streets, medieval gates and a Gothic cathedral.
The free walking tour links both sides in about two hours. It takes in Saint-André Cathedral and the Pey-Berland Tower beside it, Rue Sainte-Catherine, one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe, and the medieval houses of the old quarter. It continues to Porte Cailhau and the church of Saint-Pierre, then Place de la Bourse with the Miroir d'Eau, and passes through Passage Sarget to the Monument aux Girondins on Place des Quinconces.
Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'Eau are the image of the city, best at dusk when the façades light up. The Cité du Vin is a museum about wine cultures of the world, with a tasting at the top included in the visit; tickets and hours are on the official Cité du Vin website.
The Grosse Cloche, a medieval belfry over a city gate, and Porte Cailhau are the best reminders of the walled town. For a view over the rooftops, climb the Pey-Berland Tower next to the cathedral.
The centre is flat and largely pedestrian; trams do the rest. May, June and September are the most pleasant months, and September and October bring the grape harvest to the vineyards. High-speed trains reach Paris in about two hours, and San Sebastian is the next city south across the border. See the month-by-month guide for timing.
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Yes. The Free Walking Tour of Bordeaux on Civitatis covers Saint-André Cathedral, Rue Sainte-Catherine, Porte Cailhau, Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'Eau with an English-speaking guide. You reserve for free and tip at the end.
At the Monument aux Girondins, on Place des Quinconces. The exact point and how to recognise the guide are confirmed in your booking.
About two hours, all on foot in the historic centre.
No. The cathedral and the other monuments are seen from outside and there is no tasting.
There is no fixed amount. At the end you give the guide what you think the tour was worth. Our tip calculator shows the usual range for France.
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