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Self Guided Tour of Bordeaux's History and Wine

4(1 review)Bordeaux, France
2h30DurationGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Pl, French, Dutch, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore Bordeaux through a self-guided tour that allows you to walk at your own pace. Navigate landmarks such as the golden facade of Place de la Bourse and the Garonne River while uncovering the city's complex history, including its ties to the slave trade. This experience is suitable for curious walkers interested in audio storytelling about Bordeaux's past. The tour includes the ability to pause and resume as desired, making it ideal for those who wish to take their time. Before booking, note that you will need to download an app to access the audio content.

Itinerary

1

Place de la Bourse

Look up at a golden facade hiding a secret nobody points out on postcards

2

Porte Dijeaux

Search for a hidden community whose name may still be carved into this gate

3

Tour Pey-Berland

Spot why this bell tower stands apart from its own cathedral on purpose

4

Grosse Cloche

Hear how a king silenced an entire city by taking away its bell

5

Porte de Bourgogne

Count the missing piece from a painter's grave that's never been found

6

Porte Cailhau

Look up at a king whose military triumph ended in the strangest possible way at home

7

Grand Theatre

Look up at twelve rooftop statues above a theatre that once governed all of France.

8

Monument aux Girondins

Trace the story of bronze fountains that a foundry worker quietly refused to melt down.

9

Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux

See where a thirteen-year-old bride married weeks before becoming Queen of France.

10

Tour Pey-Berland

Puzzle over a bell tower that stands strangely apart from the cathedral it belongs to.

11

Musee d'Aquitaine

Piece together the mystery of a tomb that may or may not hold France's greatest mind.

12

The Frog and Rosbif

Pause at a pub that claims a darker past, tied to the region's most feared witch-hunter.

13

Pont de Pierre

Cross the city's first bridge, where a stray cat once outwitted the devil himself.

What's included / not included

1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you likeAudio and written guide included100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refundOffline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloadedImages to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Any physical devices or headphonesHuman tour guide at location

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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