10 Tours in Gironde That You Shouldn't Miss

Explore UNESCO–listed Bordeaux in style and discover top attractions with ease on this 2-hour Segway tour. Follow your own guide through the streets of Bordeaux by Segway and take in sites of interest including 11th-century Bordeaux Cathedral, Place de la Comédie, and Place des Quinconces. Spin along the banks of the Garonne River and admire sweeping views over the bridges that span the waterway. Along the way, listen as your guide brings Bordeaux’s colorful past to life.

Inclusions: own Local guide, Use of Segway and helmet, Poncho (in case of rain)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Spend a whole day in the Bordeaux wine region learning about local appellations and grape varieties. Our full day wine tours will take you to world famous areas such as the Medoc, Saint Emilion, Graves or Sauternes where we will pre-book 3 Chateau visits & tastings. We will pick you up at your hotel or ship and introduce you to the "terroir" & wines of the region visited that day.

Inclusions: Professional English speaking driver/guide, Bottle of water, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free WiFi access on board

Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Entrance fees to monuments, museums or attractions, Wine tasting fees (25 € to 30 € per person per Chateau), Gratuities

Depart from Bordeaux - your hotel; train station; or cruise ship Lascaux Cavern in Dordogne is an unforgettable experience! Over 600 paintings cover the interior walls and ceilings of the cave. The paintings represent mostly large animals, and are around 17,000 years old. Enjoy sightseeing in France with Christian: your English speaking private driver guide. In addition to Lascaux, there are a handful of other caves in the Dordogne region. The grotte de Rouffignac, for example. Here you board a small electric train and ride down deep into a very large cavern. Its also called the cave of 1000 mammoths. Inside you’ll find colorful images of animals; horses, wooly rhinos, mammoths, antelope, saber-tooth cats, and even human figures. We'll also drive through La Roque Saint Christophe cliff settlement ruins and explore the lovely village of Saint Leon-sur-Vezere.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Admission fees to Lascaux and Rouffignac Caves

Take a tour in Bordeaux and visit both side : New city and Old town ! This complete food and wine tour will take you to some of the iconic places in Bordeaux. The history of Bordeaux wine started almost 2000 years to Roman times when the first vineyards were planted. If the Bordeaux region began first of all on the english market during the Middle Ages, when Henry Plantagenet and Eleanor of Aquitaine get married, it's today one of the most famous wine-growing area of France. By joining our adventure, you will get immersed into a charming city with a unique vibe, and Unesco old town with so much going on. Hop on and hop off food places with our local insider and food lover,  here to make you discover the city and answer your questions ! You will taste, drink and discover Bordeaux in a quite unique way . So join us and visit Bordeaux with a local the local way.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Food tasting, Local english guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Making your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine will be a very special moment : you will experience the tasting of 3 different types of wine from the left bank of Garonne river, the right bank and the Graves. Those 3 groups are the most typical ones from Bordeaux vineyard, of international renown. During the first part of this experience, your hosts, Pierre and Geoffroy, cellar men, but also brothers, will introduce you to the main characteristics of Bordeaux vineyard in a fun and accessible way. In the second part of your journey, they will teach you how to become a real Winemaker! You will make your own wine, by mixing your own blend using different grape varieties. Thanks to this atypical class, you will get to discover emblematic grape varieties of Bordeaux vineyard and even the art of blending your own cuvée. You will get help and explanations at every step of your creation so that you get the chance to take your precious nectar home. If you're motivated, you will even get to label and close your bottle yourself!

Inclusions: Wine tasting will include the discovery of three different wines from Bordeaux region, Basque ham & goat cheese from local producer

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Our Bordeaux food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of Bordeaux. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing French culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch

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Enjoy a nice escape in the Saint Emilion region with food and wines, the perfect trip for all the epicurians looking for a convivial discovering and sharing experience.

Inclusions: Tour guide / Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village, Visit of 2 wineries, Wine tastings, Picnic lunch at the château

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Spend a half-day ( 5 hours) in the charming countryside of Saint-Emilion on a trip from Bordeaux. You will travel as a small group of 2-8 people. On this trip you will visit the village of Saint-Emilion as well as 2 x Chateau for a tour and wine tastings. You will taste 4-6 wines (2-4cl per glass). In the village of Saint-Emilion I will give you a guided tour and let you take in its breathtaking views of the countryside. At each winery I will introduce you to the "Responsable Oenotourisme" of the Château. You will have an introduction about the history of the estate, view the vineyards and vat room, and learn about the process of wine-making at the chateau. The tour will end with a commented tasting of the Château wines (2-4 wines). Our itinerary will be as follows Transport from Place du Stalingrad to Saint-Emilion Visit to a Chateau for tour and tastings Tour of Village of Saint-Emilion. Visit to another Chateau for tour and tastings Transport back to Bordeaux.

Inclusions: Short walking tour of Saint-Emilion, Transport in A/C car or minivan, Admission to winerys and tastings included, Tasting of 4-6 wines (2-4cl)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses and insurance, Admission or tour of Monolithic Church in Saint-Emilion

This unique small group full-day wine tour from Bordeaux is the ultimate French lifestyle experience. Take the entire day to relax and explore the remarkable richness and diversity of Bordeaux's wines and visit multiple wineries. This tour includes a cold lunch with local produce at a boutique winery (warm in winter) , up to 9 wine tastings and transportation in a recent air-conditioned minivan and a local driver guide with great knowledge of the region and its wines. The minimum age for this tour is 18.

Inclusions: Transportation in air-conditioned minivan, Local Driver Guide, Visits to and wine tastings at three wineries, Picnic style lunch at a boutique winery, Glass of crémant (local sparkling wine), Small bottles of water, Up to 9 tastings and 3 glasses of wine per person!, An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Mask (Covid), Gratuities

Spend a day exploring the French region of St-Emilion by bike, accompanied by a friendly guide. From Bordeaux, take a train or a minivan to the UNESCO-listed village of St-Emilion and enjoy a guided walking tour. Then cycle to a family-run wine chateau for lunch. Enjoy a wine-tasting class and a tour of the wine cellars, before you continue biking through vineyards and past famous chateaux such as Petrus and Cheval Blanc. Stop at a Classified Growth chateau, and end your tour with a final wine tasting. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Please notice that lunch at the winery is included. Please advise us if you have any food allergies - special requirements. No alternatives will be available the day of the tour.

Inclusions: Drive in minivan between Bordeaux and St-Emilion , Cycle hire, Lunch, Wine tasting (2 wines per estate), Guided tour of 2 chateaux : vineyards and cellars

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off