--- title: Arcachon Bay Full Day Trip from Bordeaux with lunch and Pyla Dune lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/arcachon-bay-full-day-trip-from-bordeaux-with-lunch-and-pyla-dune/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 103 duration_minutes: 390 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Not wine, the coast? rank_in_category: 29 of 35 (Day Trips from Bordeaux) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/arcachon-bay-full-day-trip-from-bordeaux-with-lunch-and-pyla-dune/ --- # Arcachon Bay Full Day Trip from Bordeaux with lunch and Pyla Dune **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Not wine, the coast?:** 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) ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Monument aux Girondins Please be there 5… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: 2 wine glasses - Age rule: Minimum age is 4 years old ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person - Duration: 6h 30m - Rating: 4.69/5 from 103 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 92% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: à la française ## What's included - Oyster lunch or shrimps (no other food alternative) - Climbing the Sand Dune - Arcachon Winter city sightseeing tour - Professional guide - 2 wine glasses - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Gratuities - Pick-up & drop-off from your hotel - French language ## Itinerary 1. **Bordeaux** (1h) - Departure from Bordeaux /Transport time (1 hour) 2. **La Grande Dune du Pilat** (1h; admission included) - Climb the beautiful Pyla Sand Dune 3. **Winter Town** (1h) - Discover why all the french upper-class built amazing villas in 19th-century with unique architecture in Arcachon 4. **Gujan-Mestras** (1h 15m) - At the port you will lunch the famous oysters of Arcachon, or you can choose shrimps 5. **Bordeaux** (1h) - End of the tour / Transport time (1 hour) ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Monument aux Girondins Please be there 5 min before tour departure (8.55am) ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Day Trips from Bordeaux | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 35** | €159 | 6h 30m | 4.69 (103) | shared | | [Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch](/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-electric-bike-day-tour-with-wine-tastings-lunch/?format=md) | €185 | 8h | 4.96 (740) | shared | | [Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour / 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic](/france/bordeaux/tours/graves-saint-emilion-wine-tour-3-ch-teaux-gourmet-picnic/?format=md) | €175 | 9h | 4.97 (344) | shared | | [Saint-Emilion E-Bike Wine Tour / Wine & vines & Gourmet Picnic](/france/bordeaux/tours/saint-emilion-e-bike-wine-tour-wine-vines-gourmet-picnic/?format=md) | €169 | 9h | 4.97 (216) | shared | Ranked #29 of 35 in Day Trips from Bordeaux by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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