Historic Bordeaux Walking Tour
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Historic Bordeaux Walking Tour

2.5 hours
12 people max
Place de la Bourse, by the fountain

About This Tour

English Description

Discover why Bordeaux is called “Little Paris” and why UNESCO designated its historic center as a World Heritage site. This engaging walking tour brings the city’s fascinating past to life.

Begin at the imposing Place de la Bourse, with its famous water mirror, and travel back through time. Explore Roman remnants, medieval quarters, and the grand 18th-century architecture that defines modern Bordeaux.

Visit hidden courtyards, learn about the city’s complex history with the wine trade, hear tales of revolution and transformation, and understand how Bordeaux became the elegant city it is today. Your passionate local guide shares stories that guidebooks simply don’t tell.


Description Française

Découvrez pourquoi Bordeaux est appelée “Petit Paris” et pourquoi l’UNESCO a désigné son centre historique comme site du patrimoine mondial. Cette visite à pied captivante fait revivre le passé fascinant de la ville.

Commencez par l’imposante Place de la Bourse, avec son célèbre miroir d’eau, et voyagez dans le temps. Explorez les vestiges romains, les quartiers médiévaux et la grande architecture du 18e siècle qui définit le Bordeaux moderne.

Visitez des cours intérieures cachées, découvrez l’histoire complexe de la ville avec le commerce du vin, écoutez des récits de révolution et de transformation, et comprenez comment Bordeaux est devenue la ville élégante qu’elle est aujourd’hui. Votre guide local passionné partage des histoires que les guides touristiques ne racontent tout simplement pas.

Tour Highlights

  • Place de la Bourse and Water Mirror
  • Saint-Andre Cathedral
  • Grand Theatre and Opera House
  • Hidden medieval courtyards
  • Pey Berland Tower views
  • Grosse Cloche medieval gate

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Small group experience
  • Historical maps and materials
  • Restaurant and bar recommendations

Not Included

  • Cathedral tower entry (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to meeting point
  • Gratuities (optional)

Meeting Point

Place de la Bourse, by the fountain

Meeting time: 2:30 PM | End time: Approximately 5:00 PM

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