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Arcachon Bay Full Day Trip from Bordeaux with lunch and Pyla Dune

4.7 Great 103 reviews
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6h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Not wine, the coast? in our Day Trips from Bordeaux comparison. Choose the coast for Pilat and Arcachon at €159 per person for 6h 30m; lunch is oysters or shrimp, English only. 4.69, 103 reviews.

Trade-off: Oysters or shrimps only; no hotel pickup.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A day on the Atlantic side of Bordeaux: the climb up the Dune du Pilat, a drive past Arcachon's nineteenth century villas and an oyster or shrimp lunch on the port with two glasses of wine. Minivan capped at eight, no hotel pickup, and the lunch has no other food option. 4.69 from 103 reviews for 6h 30m.

From the guide

Spend a day away from Bordeaux on this Full-day trip to the Bay of Arcachon. On this small-group tour, visit Pyla Dune (Dune du Pyla), the largest sand dune in Europe, and admire the spectacular views from the top, Then your guide will drive you in Arcachon to explain why all the french upper-class built amazing villas in 19th-century with unique architecture in Arcachon. Take some pictures before to lunch the famous oysters or shrimps on the port.
Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Compared with other Day Trips from Bordeaux

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This tour · #29 of 35€1596h 30m4.69 (103)shared
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Ranked #29 of 35 in Day Trips from Bordeaux by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €750, median €160; typical length 6h 30m. 10 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 35 Day Trips from Bordeaux

Schedule & Availability

Runs Mon, Wed, Fri
Departs: 09:00
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs Mon, Wed, Fri, departing at 09:00. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.

What's Included

Oyster lunch or shrimps (no other food alternative)
Climbing the Sand Dune
Arcachon Winter city sightseeing tour
Professional guide
Alcoholic beverages: 2 wine glasses
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Pick-up & drop-off from your hotel
French language

Itinerary

Bordeaux Stop 1
Departure from Bordeaux /Transport time (1 hour)
1h
La Grande Dune du Pilat Stop 2
Climb the beautiful Pyla Sand Dune
1h
Admission included
Winter Town Stop 3
Discover why all the french upper-class built amazing villas in 19th-century with unique architecture in Arcachon
1h
Gujan-Mestras Stop 4
At the port you will lunch the famous oysters of Arcachon, or you can choose shrimps
1h 15m
Bordeaux Stop 5
End of the tour / Transport time (1 hour)
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

Monument aux Girondins Please be there 5 min before tour departure (8.55am)

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol
  • Minimum age is 4 years old
  • Pets not allowed
  • This tour is in english only

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 159 / person