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Spend a half-day in the charming medieval town of Saint-Emilion on a  trip from Bordeaux. Explore the best of this UNESCO-listed village, including a wine tasting at a grand cru wine estate, a walk along the historic city walls, and visits to unique artist galleries and studios. Enjoy some free time in Saint-Emilion, too.

Hop aboard a yacht for a cruise down the Garonne River. During your roughly 90-minute experience, you'll pass by some of Bordeaux's prettiest spots, including the elegant Place des Quinconces and the Pond d'Aquitaine, while an on-board guide provides live commentary. You’ll also be treated to a traditional canelé pastry and a glass of Bordeaux wine.

Spend a day sipping French reds and whites in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol wine region. Departing from Bordeaux, visit two chateaux to taste the region’s famous wines and wander the streets of beautiful Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Avoid the huge crowds, and skip the line when going to the La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux. Spend the day exploring the museum as you learn about wine's unique culture. Follow cues from an interactive guide through more than 20 different themed areas, see the ‘Carte Blanche’ Exhibit, and taste a world wine. Then, head up to the eighth floor for 360-degree views of the surrounding Bordeaux cityscape.

Spend an afternoon wine tasting in the French countryside in one of two famous wine regions – St-Emilion or Medoc – during a tour from Bordeaux. On this half-day tour, stop at two charming châteaux to sample the local wines. Nibble on French cheese and cured meats with fresh bread as you sip. Cap off the small-group tour with a mini-class, during which you'll learn some wine-tasting tips from an expert.

Up the ante in your wine-tasting game with a 2-hour small-group wine tasting workshop in Bordeaux. Learn  from a knowledgeable wine guide about some of France's illustrious wine regions, get advice on proper wine tasting methods and find out how to distinguish the various flavors and aromas in the wine. Sample eight wines from around France, including Burgundy, Côtes du Rhône, Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, as you nibble on local bread, cured meats and cheeses. Cap off your fun educational experience with a wine-blending workshop, during which you'll create a custom blend of your own wine.

Enjoy the idyllic scenery and world-class wines on a half-day wine tour of the Médoc region from Bordeaux. Visit two classified growth chateaux wine estates for guided wine tastings. Admire the spectacular scenery surrounding them and along the drives. Pass other famous chateaux, such as Palmer and Chateaux Margaux.

The best way to discover the sprawling city of Bordeaux is by bike, and this tour follows a carefully planned itinerary to show you all the must-see monuments. With a guide, you’ll check out street art, green spaces, and historic sights on a 9-mile (14-km) route, hearing Bordeaux’s history and secrets as you go. Even better: Numbers are capped at 10 per tour for a more intimate sightseeing experience.

See the best of Bordeaux, all in one tour—and discover a local’s eye view of the city—on this private walking tour. Choose from multiple tour durations, and pick from morning or afternoon departure times. Depending on your preferences, you can look forward to discovering highlights like the Grand Theatre, Bordeaux Cathedral, and Place de la Bourse, and will learn the stories behind the sights, and insider input, from your guide.

Saint-Emilion is both a UNESCO-listed town and home to some of Bordeaux’s most famous red wines, and this small-group tasting tour from Bordeaux makes it possible to experience both in one afternoon. Learn the secrets of winemaking and ‘terroir’ on a tour and tasting at a Grand Cru winery; sip wines in a Saint-Emilion wine cellar; and pair fine Bordeaux reds with delicious cheeses and charcuterie at a family-run winery.

Discover the subterranean cellars and winemaking secrets of the Bordeaux wine region on a half-day tour from Bordeaux. Admire sweeping vistas of the picturesque countryside as you travel by air-conditioned coach to prestigious wineries in the appellations of either Saint-Emillion or Mèdoc. Descend into the ancient cellars and see oak barrels of refined wines before marveling at expansive sprawls of vineyards. Pamper your palate with delicious samples of wine and gain fascinating insight into the wines’ delicate flavors and meticulous manufacture.

Experience the beauty of St-Emilion by bike on this day-long wine-tasting tour from Bordeaux. Begin with a guided walking tour of this UNESCO-listed city, then enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the verdant countryside. Learn the history of St-Emilion wine country as you to cycle past famous chateaux, stop at a lovely vineyard for lunch and a wine-tasting class, and visit a classified-growth estate to sample fine local varietals.

This tour is a mix of history, culture and fun. If you want a historical in depth tour, this may not be for you. Our tour starts at the wonderful Hôtel de Ville where you will be amazed with the stunning sights of the Cathedral St.Andre and Tower Pey Berland. From here you will walk through the old town streets of Bordeaux stopping off at St.Projet to learn of the history of the square and famous Rue St.Catherine. The tour continues through the intriguing Place Camille Jullian where you learn of a hidden secret that lies here to the must see Porte Cailhau. Porte Cailhau holds a rich history from the Middle Ages. You will then continue towards Place de la Bourse passing though the famous St.Pierre district where the city’s first port once was. Learn about Bordeaux’s secret slave trade in Place de la Bourse and get a picture by the famous Miroir D’Eau. The tour finishes in the north of the city where we admire the Grand Theatre and complete our tour at the Monuments aux Girondins.

Soak up Bordeaux’s rarified atmosphere, and see more of the city’s highlights in less time, when you embark on an adventurous bike tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and meet your guide around the corner from the Bordeaux Cathedral. After grabbing your bike and helmet, you’ll set off on a tour of Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed city center, will wend your way along the Garonne River, will explore its more modern quarters, and more.

Where better to fine-tune your appreciation of French wine than the wine capital of France? Delve into the long history of winemaking in France with a tour of the Wine and Trade Museum in Bordeaux and learn the secrets of Bordeaux’s ‘Grand Vins’. Then, indulge in an expert-led wine tasting, sample fine Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines and discover the difference between Merchant and Chateau wines.

Get to know Bordeaux by foot on this walking tour, perfect for first-time visitors to the city. As you stroll between the sites, discover illuminating facts about the city and its history, and enjoy photo stops at highlights such as the towering Monument aux Girondins and handsome Place de la Bourse. Along the way, take in the picturesque Garonne River, amble along the pedestrianized shopping boulevard and check out the splendid Grand Théâtre, a vision of sweeping columns and one of France’s best-known theaters.

Explore the scenic, UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion wine region, and don’t worry about orchestrating the logistics yourself: with round-trip transportation from central Bordeaux via air-conditioned minivan, this tour makes getting around a breeze. During this half-day, small-group outing, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the 9th-century village of Saint-Émilion, a visit to a Classified Growth château, and a tasting of several exceptional wines, plus aperitif snacks.

Savor the wines and medieval streets of Saint-Emilion on this half-day small-group tour from Bordeaux. Settle inside an air-conditioned minivan and venture into the leafy vineyards of the Saint-Emilion wine region. Visit a Grand Cru winery to learn about its winemaking processes, and enjoy tastings of its merlot wines. Lastly, enjoy a walking tour of UNESCO-protected Saint-Emilion village before sampling more wines at a traditional wine bar. Wine tastings and transport included.

See the main sights of Bordeaux in a fun way with a 1-hour Segway tour. Join your knowledgeable guide as you visit places like the Rue Sainte-Catherine, Place des Quinconces, Place de la Comédie and the Bordeaux Cathedral, all highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. Cruise around public squares and through historic streets lined with shops and restaurants, frequented by both visitors and locals. Tour group size is limited to nine people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Savor the famous wines of the Medoc region with a small-group wine tasting and chateaux tour from Bordeaux. Travel through scenic hills and vineyards to some of the best-known appellations of the Bordeaux wine region. Sip the full-bodied wines at two wine estates.

Combine a visit to Saint-Emilion wineries with a guided walk around the medieval Saint-Emilion village. In an intimate group of just eight people, you'll explore with a guide to get the lowdown on the wine-producing village and the terroir of the surrounding region. Then, you'll head to the wineries to learn about vine-to-glass production, direct from the winemakers themselves. Tastings are included.

There’s no need for a designated driver when you join this guided small-group Bordeaux wine tour. Spend the morning in Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a walking tour of the village and a grand cru tasting at Château la Croizille. After a picnic lunch back in Bordeaux, enjoy tastings at Château Siran and the grand cru classé Château Marquis de Terme, with a photo stop at Château Margaux.

Book a private tour around the city of Bordeaux, to get your bearings and the history at the same time. You'll walk with a local guide to explore the different monuments and city neighborhoods, discovering the notable landmarks and some lesser-known gems along the way. Extra perk? The logistics and the route can be customized as you like.

Make the most of your time in Bordeaux with a guide passionate about the city's history and culture. You will go to the Place de la Bourse, and you will see the Grand Théâtre and the Notre-Dame de Bordeaux church, while listening to the comments that we give you with humor and good humor.