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The Most Complete and Best Rated Tour of Bordeaux

5.0 Excellent 712 reviews
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2h–3h
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English, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

5.0
712 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

The whole city? in our Walking & City Tours comparison. Start with a private walk: gates, cathedral or basilica entry at €99 per person; two to book, food extra. 4.97, 712 reviews.

Trade-off: Two to book; Capucins market depends on day and time.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private walk through the city gates, the cathedral and the Saint-Michel district with a guide for your party only, flexible in route and length, and the Capucins market when the day allows. Museum entries, food and drinks are not included; the route is wheelchair accessible. 4.97 from 712 reviews at €99 per person.

From the guide

It is the most complete walking tour in Bordeaux and also the best rated in the city! An exclusive tour designed so you can get to know the attractions of Bordeaux in the most complete, entertaining and fun way.

Compared with other Walking & City Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 9€992h–3h4.97 (712)private
Private - Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine€852h4.93 (242)private
The Ultimate Private Bordeaux Walking Tour with local treats€822h4.97 (37)private
Private Bordeaux History Tour with a glass of Bordeaux wine.€752h4.97 (30)private

Ranked #1 of 9 in Walking & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €2 to €99, median €65; typical length 2h. 4 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Walking & City Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 11 start times between 09:00 and 19:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 11 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Flexible and personalized travel in distance and duration.
Outdoor visit to the gates: Great Campaign, Dijeaux, Bourgogne and Cailhau.
The most interesting walking tour of the main attractions of Bordeaux.
Entrance to the Cathedral of Bordeaux and/or Basilica of San Miguel.
Exclusive guide in the language of your booking (English or Spanish)
Depending on the time and day, visit the Marché des Capucins.
Additional visit to the Medieval Zone and the San Miguel district.

What's Not Included

Does not include entrance to museums or other unspecified places.
It does not include food, drinks.

Itinerary

Grand Theatre Stop 1
or Grand Opera Bordeaux, its Medieval facade with much history to tell.
15 min
Place de la Comedie Stop 2
Bordeaux Grand Theatre, Bordeaux Grand Hotel, Sanna Work of Art.
15 min
Place Gambetta Stop 3
Dijeaux gate, history of the square.
10 min
Tour Pey-Berland Stop 4
Cathedral and Hotel de Ville. The Pey-Berland, named after its patron Pey Berland, is the separate bell tower of Bordeaux Cathedral, in Bordeaux on Place Pey Berland.
15 min
Grosse Cloche Stop 5
Saint James Street and Gate of the Great Bell.
10 min
Basilique Saint-Michel Stop 6
San Migue neighborhood and its basilica.
10 min
Marche des Capucins Stop 7
The most traditional market in the city. There we find local products, cheese and wine, as well as prepared meals and coffee.
15 min
Porte Cailhau Stop 8
Palace Square. This monument with a castle-like exterior was formerly the main gate of the city.
15 min
Pont de Pierre Stop 9
Borgogna Gate, Stone Bridge and Victor Hugo Avenue.
15 min
Place de la Bourse Stop 10
Stock Exchange Square, water mirror, Quai de Bordeaux, Puerto de la Luna.
15 min
The Water Mirror Stop 11
A gem of Bordeaux. The typical postcard of this beautiful city.
15 min
Admission included
Porte de Bourgogne Stop 12
Great Gate that gave way to Napoleon Bonaparte on his way to Spain.
10 min
La Galerie des Grands Hommes Stop 13
In the center of the neighborhood the Golden Triangle of Bordeaux.
10 min

Departure & Return

Start point

We will start right at the entrance of the Grand Theater of Bordeaux.

End point

We will finish the tour on the Quai de Bordeaux, on the banks of the Garonne River, in front of two of the most important attractions of the city, the Plaza de la Bolsa and the Espejo de Agua.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 99 / person