Things to do in Bordeaux
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Bordeaux Wine Blending Workshop & Tasting with AppetizersYou arrive, taste seven wines guided by a sommelier, learn tasting technique and aroma identification, eat French charcuterie and cheese, then blend your own wine from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The whole thing takes 90 minutes and works whether you know wine or you're just starting.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand wine without the pretension, or who's curious about Bordeaux and wants to taste it properly in one session. The sommelier handles the teaching, so you show up and learn.
Bordeaux: Médoc Wine Tour with Margaux Châteaux & CheeseYou visit two working châteaux in the Médoc appellation, taste six wines with expert commentary, and eat local cheese and cured meats paired at the second winery. The minivan picks you up in central Bordeaux and returns you there at the end, so you don't arrange transport or navigate between properties yourself. Groups stay small—maximum eight people—which means your guide has time to answer questions and adjust the pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Bordeaux wines at the source without renting a car or figuring out which châteaux are open—the guide handles the route, the access, and the pacing, leaving you free to focus on the wine and the landscape.
Arcachon Bay & Pyla Dune Day Trip with Oyster LunchYou’ll climb Europe’s tallest sand dune for wild ocean views, wander through Arcachon’s quirky villa district with your local guide, and share fresh oysters or shrimp right on the port. Expect laughter, sandy shoes, and that rare feeling of being far from routine.
Bordeaux: Private Sidecar Tour Grosse Cloche & Place de la BourseYou’ll ride through Bordeaux in a vintage sidecar with a local guide at the handlebars—passing Grosse Cloche’s ancient bell tower, misty reflections at Place de la Bourse, and lively markets tucked beside old churches. Expect laughter, engine rumbles, and honest glimpses of city life you’ll remember long after.
Bordeaux: Historic Food Walking Tour with Wine & TastingsYou’ll walk through Bordeaux’s historic heart with a local guide, tasting cannelé fresh from the oven and sampling cheeses and ham in tiny shops where owners greet you by name. Sip regional wine as cathedral bells echo nearby — it’s not just about food but feeling part of the city for a few hours.
Bordeaux: Medoc & St Emilion Wine Tour with 3 Chateaux & LunchYou’ll walk through sunlit vineyards in Bordeaux’s Medoc region, taste wines straight from three different châteaux (including a family-run estate), enjoy a picnic lunch in a Saint Emilion garden, and explore medieval streets with your guide sharing local stories along the way. Expect real flavors, laughter over wine spills, and small moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Private Sidecar Tour of Bordeaux: 90 minutes, six landmarksA private sidecar tour of Bordeaux lasts 90 minutes and covers six major landmarks—the Cathedral, Grosse Cloche, Pont de Pierre, Porte Cailhau, Place de la Bourse and Quinconces Square—with a driver-guide providing live commentary in English or French. One or two travelers ride in a single sidecar, switching between the basket and the seat behind the driver; groups of three or four get two sidecars with separate guides. The helmet is included and the pace is set by the vehicle, not by walking.Is it for me?The sidecar moves you between landmarks without walking or navigating, so the 90 minutes stays focused on the buildings and the river instead of the pavement between them. If you want to cover central Bordeaux without the pace of a walking tour or the isolation of a car window, this is the format that trades both.
Bordeaux: Make Your Own Wine Cuvée Workshop & TastingYou’ll blend your own Bordeaux wine cuvée inside a welcoming cellar, guided by an expert who makes everything feel easy. Taste single-varietal wines as you experiment with pipettes and tubes, then enjoy Basque cheeses and charcuterie as you create your perfect mix. Leave with your personalized bottle — and probably a few stories to tell.
Saint-Emilion: Morning Winery Tour & Village WalkYou’ll wander Saint-Emilion’s winding lanes with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, taste Merlot at a welcoming château (with two wines poured), snack on local treats, and travel comfortably by minivan. Expect laughter, earthy cellar smells, and small moments that stick with you.
Bordeaux: Virtual Reality Team Experience & Escape GameYou and your team enter a collaborative virtual reality room and choose from five immersive scenarios — each one a puzzle that requires communication, quick thinking, and teamwork to solve. The experience lasts as long as the scenario takes, you get a team photo at the end, and you leave knowing whether you actually work well together under pressure or not.Is it for me?Book this if you want to test how your team actually works together under pressure in a setting that's completely different from everyday life — the immersive environment is what makes the challenge real.
Saint-Émilion & Médoc Private Wine Tour: Expert TastingsA private wine tour of Saint-Émilion and Médoc in Bordeaux, led by a WSET-certified expert guide, visiting classified châteaux and tasting approximately 10–12 wines in an intimate setting. The tour includes private transportation, visits to a 1855-classified château in Médoc and a Grand Cru Classé property in Saint-Émilion, a guided tasting in a medieval village shop, and a walk through the UNESCO-listed streets of Saint-Émilion. Lunch is not included, allowing you to choose between local bistros or winery restaurants; the operator provides recommendations after booking.Is it for me?Choose the English or Spanish departure based on the language you speak; both follow the same itinerary and visit the same châteaux, so the difference is only the guide's language. The private format means no other groups, no fixed departure times beyond the eight-hour window, and no waiting for a tour bus to fill up—book this one if you want the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at a tasting or a street corner without holding up twenty other people.
Bordeaux: Outdoor Escape Game & Treasure Hunt Walking TourYou receive a mission from a digital character, then explore Bordeaux's historic center on foot, solving puzzles and hunting clues via a smartphone app with your team. The game adapts to two difficulty levels, and you move through the city at your own pace, checking in with the chatbot as you solve each riddle. You'll need one charged phone per team and a notebook—everything else is in the app.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to explore Bordeaux's old streets with a purpose—the escape game gives you a reason to look closely at the city instead of just walking through it, and your team solves the puzzles together rather than following a guide's commentary.
Bordeaux: E-Bike Entre-Deux-Mers Wine Tasting & LunchYou ride 30 kilometers through Bordeaux's wine region on an e-bike with a knowledgeable guide, stopping at a local winery for a guided tasting of regional wines and then sitting down to a traditional lunch in the village of Sadirac. The route follows a historic converted railway path with dedicated bike lanes, and the e-bike handles the terrain so you focus on the views and the pace. Six hours total, helmet and postcard included.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Bordeaux's wine country without arranging your own transport or navigating between stops — the e-bike and the guide's knowledge handle both, and the fixed route means you cover the vineyards, a winery, and a village lunch in one half-day without doubling back.
Bordeaux Private Walking Tour: Customized by a Local GuideA private walking tour of Bordeaux where a local guide designs the route around what matters to you, meeting at your accommodation and covering everything from monuments to neighborhood eating spots and hidden corners. The guide contacts you before the tour to understand your interests, and you choose the length—anywhere from 2 to 8 hours. Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?A local guide builds your day around what you actually want to see, cutting through the uncertainty and taking you straight to the neighborhoods and stories that matter most.
Bordeaux Guided Bike Tour: Dutch Bikes, Local Guide, UNESCO SitesA 2.5-hour guided bike tour through Bordeaux on a Dutch-style city bike, led by a local guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or Dutch. You start at the Grosse Cloche, the medieval bell tower that once guarded the city gates, then ride past the Cathedral Saint-André and its panoramic tower, the Grand Théâtre, and through the Jardin Public before cycling along the Garonne River to end at Place de la Bourse, the UNESCO-listed square with its famous Water Mirror. The tour suits families, couples and solo travelers of all fitness levels; infant seats are available, and you can choose between a classic bike or an e-bike (minimum height 160 cm for e-bikes).Is it for me?Book the e-bike option if you want to cover more ground without tiring, or the classic bike if you prefer a slower pace through the parks and riverside. Small groups mean your guide can adjust the route or linger at a stop if something catches your interest—the 2.5 hours holds, but how you spend it stays flexible.
Bordeaux Airport to City: Private Mercedes Transfer & Meet-GreetA driver with your name meets you at arrivals after your flight lands, no matter when you touch down. You ride in a private Mercedes to your Bordeaux hotel with bottled water and a chauffeur who speaks English and French, while the operator tracks your flight and holds your spot even if you're delayed. The price is fixed, and you skip every line and negotiation between the airport and the city center.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Bordeaux airport with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a taxi, waiting in shuttle lines, or handling currency exchange — the driver waiting at arrivals with your name is what removes all three from your arrival day.
Bordeaux Mystery Quest: Self-Guided UNESCO WalkThis self-guided mystery walk through Bordeaux's UNESCO-listed Port of the Moon uses the Questo app to lead you across 12 landmarks—Place des Quinconces, Place de la Bourse, the Grand Theatre, Notre-Dame, Porte Dijeaux, the Grosse Cloche and more—where you solve riddles and uncover hidden details at each stop. Download the app, enter your booking code, and start at Place des Quinconces; audio narration plays at every chapter, so bring headphones. The walk takes about 100 minutes and covers 4.2 km through Old Bordeaux, flexible to pause and resume whenever you want.Is it for me?You are in Bordeaux for a morning or an afternoon and want to see the landmarks most tourists pass without understanding. This quest makes you stop and look—at Place de la Bourse, the Grand Theatre, the medieval Big Bell—because solving a riddle forces you to notice what is actually there, and the audio tells you why it matters. You move at your own pace, so you are not waiting for a group or rushing through a schedule.
Bordeaux Airport & Train Station: Private Transfer to Atlantic CoastYou book a fixed-price transfer online from Bordeaux airport or train station to your coastal destination, and a driver meets you at arrivals or the platform with your name on a sign. The vehicle is hybrid, comfortable, and stocked with WiFi and water. No negotiation, no meter, no surprises — just a straightforward ride to Arcachon, Biarritz, Cap Ferret or wherever you're headed on the Atlantic coast.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land late, travel with luggage or children, or simply want the transfer arranged before you arrive so you can walk straight to your ride without hunting for a taxi or negotiating a fare at the curb.
Bordeaux to San Sebastián: Biarritz & Saint-Jean-de-Luz Private TransferYou get a private car from Bordeaux to San Sebastián with two substantial stops: Biarritz's Art Deco streets and lighthouse, then Saint-Jean-de-Luz's harbor and historic square where Louis XIV married. Your guide adapts the day to your interests and pace, includes wine and market tastings, and handles all the driving so you just watch the Basque coast appear. Arrival at your San Sebastián hotel around 18:00.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling from Bordeaux to San Sebastián and want the drive itself to be part of the experience rather than dead time — the two stops and a guide who knows where to go mean you see the coast properly without arranging transport, timing, or restaurants yourself.
Bordeaux Airport to City: Private Transfer 24/7You book a private driver from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to your hotel, receive your driver's details two days before arrival, and get picked up at a fixed price with 60 minutes of airport wait time included. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver knows the city well enough to skip traffic. It takes the logistics off your hands so you can focus on getting to your accommodation without stress.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Bordeaux with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and the guesswork of getting to your hotel — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you arrive knowing exactly what you'll pay and when your ride will be there.
