Private tour in Bordeaux Anna M

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 308 USD

Bordeaux History - Express Walking Tour

Tour #1020175
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 5 people

2 hours 30 minutes

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Bordeaux tour:

If visitors have never been to Bordeaux before, then this is the best introduction to our beautiful city! This tour leads you through the city centre where you will discover how Bordeaux developed as a bustling trade and culture centre all the way back from the Bronze Age to the Roman times, through the Middle Ages where the wine trade really took off, and up to the Golden Era (18th/19th century) where Bordeaux became the elegant urban centre it still is today (minus the traffic!). We will pass impressive, imposing, delightful, and sombre landmarks that will make you feel connected with Bordeaux. I'll also be pleased to point out the restaurants where we locals prefer to go as well as the coolest wine bars to relax after your day. The tour will end next to a lively area of restaurants and bars in case it coincides with lunch or dinner plans you may have. From palaces to typical streets with characteristic shops, this tour has something for everyone. Don't miss out on it!

Your Bordeaux tour itinerary

-Our tour stats at the Place de la Comedie with the Grand Theatre -We learn about Modern Bordeaux and how it all started with the Romans -We'd then walk by the Maison de Vin which houses the modern sommelier school and I will explain the Gironde Wine Map -We continue to the Place Quinconces to learn about the Monument aux Girondins -We then cross to the Allées de Tourny and learn about the Marches des Grands Hommes and the 18th Architecture by Jacques Gabriel, the king's Louis XV favourite architect -Next, we'd dip into the rue Saint Catherine with all its shops and beautiful facades to discover this modern shopping street -Now comes a brief stop at the Place du Parlement to admire the mascarons on the buildings and learn about more about the French Revolution -Our tour would end on the iconic Place de la Bourse and its waterfront Mirror d'Eau. Perfect for photos! Resting spots are available if you prefer a slower pace. There are several opportunities to seek shelter in case of rain or glaring heat

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour over even ground (pavement or cobblestones). We will cross some smaller streets with light traffic. Wheelchair accessible.

What's included
  • Other: For larger groups of up to 10 people, please see my BORDEAUX HISTORY EXPRESS TOUR (LARGE GROUPS) tour and I will guide you with great pleasure!
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. We will pass several shops that specialise in what Bordeaux is famous for: exclusive wines from the region at l'Intendance (a wine shop built as a staircase) Petrusse which sells a large selection of elegant silk or pashmina scarves, as well as Artiga, which sells table clothes and kitchen textiles produced locally). You are welcome to browse afterwards at your own leisure.
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of the INTERCONTINENTAl HOTEL at the Place de la Comedie.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

Greek

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

5

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    up to 5 people

    Duration:

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    Walking

    Party Size:

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    $ 308 USD

    Book with a 20% deposit!

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    up to 5 people

    Duration:

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    Walking

    Party Size:

    1

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