The 4 Best Walking Tours in Bordeaux

1.Vineyard Walking Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

Join fourth-generation winemakers Marie-Anne or Florent at Château Haute-Nauve, 3 kilometers from Saint-Émilion. Walk the family vineyards, learn how frost, fermentation, pumping, and barrel ageing shape the wine, then taste four estate bottles, including two Grand Crus. The two-hour tour is in English or French and limited to 10 people.

“The tour guide Florent was excellent and the history of his family business was fascinating and how the wine is made and the processes surrounding that. Also at the end of the tour we had a wine tasting session with four different varieties produced by Florent and I had no hesitation purchasing a few bottles. If you’re heading to Saint Emilion, I would thoroughly recommend this tour of Chateau Haute-Nauve and you’ll not be disappointed.”

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2.Private – Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Walk Bordeaux’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide such as Clemence, Rosie, Ani, or Raphael, depending on availability. In two to three hours, you’ll see the Monument aux Girondins, Grand Théâtre, cathedral, medieval gates, and Place de la Bourse. The tour ends with a glass of Bordeaux wine and practical tips for eating and exploring.

“Clemence was an amazing, energetic and engaging tour guide! She knows so much about Bordeaux - whether history, culture, or where to eat/drink -- and we got a great feel for the city. Highly recommend!”

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3.Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start in Bordeaux’s old wine merchant quarter with guides such as Adrian, Ani, Clemence, and Caz. Walk along the Garonne, hear how foreign merchants shaped the trade, then finish with four Bordeaux organic wines, French cheese, and baguette during a blind tasting at a local wine bar.

“Adrian our guide was very knowledgeable and good fun. Enjoyed both the walking tour and wine tasting. Definitely recommend.”

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4.2-Hour Walking Tour of the City’s Iconic Sights and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

Start at Bordeaux’s Tourist Office and walk through the city center with a licensed guide. See the Monument aux Girondins, Grand Théâtre, Place du Parlement, and Place de la Bourse, while hearing the story of Bordeaux in English and French. The route can change with weather and group size.

“Wonderful tour guide who brought the city to life. Met a couple from Seattle, my home, and made a new friendship. Wonderful.”

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