Bergerac Walking Tour: Half-Timbered Old Town Guide

The half-timbered buildings are the frame, but the guide tells you why they matter.

A private walking tour of Bergerac's old town with a professional local guide who speaks English. You walk past the Cloître des Récollets, a 12th-century cloister now housing the region's wine heritage, and stop at the Cyrano de Bergerac statue to hear the story behind the famous nose. The tour covers the Dordogne riverfront, painted houses, and quiet squares, and you can ask your guide to adjust the route as you go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bergerac's historic sites

• Visit Eglise Notre Dame de Bergerac
• See Paroisse Saint Jacques en Bergeracois
• Discover Cyrano de Bergerac statue
• Walk through Place Pelissière
• Stroll Rue de la Mirpe
• Explore Cloitre des Recollets
• View Musée du Tabac
• Cross Dordogne Bridge

The experience

The tour starts in Bergerac's old town and moves through the streets on foot. You'll see Église Notre Dame de Bergerac, the Cloître des Récollets where wine displays anchor the city's identity, and the statue of Cyrano de Bergerac: a figure tied to the region's literary history. The route also takes in Place Pelissière, Rue de la Mirpe, and views across the Dordogne Bridge. The whole walk runs 90 minutes, which leaves room to linger at a square or ask questions without rushing.

Your guide is a local who speaks English and stays with your group only, so the commentary is shaped to what interests you. If you want to spend more time at one stop or skip another, you can ask on the spot and the guide will adjust. This flexibility means the tour fits the pace you want rather than forcing you through a set schedule.

The walk is accessible to most people: all areas are wheelchair accessible, strollers and prams work fine, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation is nearby if you need it. Entrance fees to museums like the Musée du Tabac are not included, so you choose whether to add them.

What’s included

• Private guided tour with a local English-speaking guide who stays with your group only.
• customizable route on the spot to match your pace and interests.

Before you book

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 14 start times, from € 284.03 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Global Guide Services

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary comfortably without translation. If you prefer a private tour where you can set the pace and adjust stops as you walk, this one is built around that choice.

Top questions

What is the Cloître des Récollets and why does the tour stop there?

The Cloître des Récollets is a 12th-century cloister and now the heart of Bergerac, housing displays about the region's wine heritage. It anchors the tour because it shows how wine shaped the city's identity and culture.

Can I ask the guide to change the route during the walk?

Yes. The tour is customizable on the spot, so if you want to spend more time at a particular square, skip a stop, or explore a street in depth, you can ask your guide and the route adjusts to what interests you.

What is the story behind the Cyrano de Bergerac statue?

Cyrano de Bergerac is a famous literary figure known for his large nose, and the statue commemorates him. Your guide will explain the interesting history and why he is tied to the city's identity.

Is the walk suitable if I use a wheelchair or need mobility assistance?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in the old town are wheelchair accessible, and the walk is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.