What to do and see in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France: The Best Cultural Tours

March 6, 2022 Venice Greaves

Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the largest administrative region in France, located in the southwest of the country.
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1. Private Walking Tour of Biarritz

Mairie de Biarritz, 12 Avenue Edouard VII, 64200 Biarritz, France Alterguiding
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Explore Biarritz on a 2-hour insider walking tour along the stunning coastline of this legendary destination. Gaze over the ocean and the dramatic landscape of Biarritz as your official and knowledgeable guide takes you through its main attractions and regales you with fascinating stories of medieval sailors, 19th-century aristocrats, those crazy kids of the Roaring Twenties, and surfers. Whether this is your first time to Biarritz or your fifth, come discover its hidden secrets!

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

2. 2-Hour Bordeaux Segway Tour

Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Mobilboard - Bordeaux Trip
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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

Reviewed By Tillysquibs

We were the only 2 on the tour, the guide was lovely and spoke great English. We had such a fab time, I would definitely recommend.

3. Guided Walking Tour of La Rochelle

Place de la Chaîne, 17000 La Rochelle, France Discover La Rochelle
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Walking tour of La Rochelle in English. Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food & Drink specialities of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!

Inclusions: Guided Walking Tour

Exclusions: Access nor Entry to the Towers

Reviewed By Jones58

We booked a tour with John on line the night before our tour. This was late in September. He met us at 2:00 and was friendly and knowledgeable about his city. This was the last day of his touring for the season and though there were only 2 of us, he led us on an excellent tour, pointing out great restaurants and specialty shops along the way. He also took us to wonderful photography sites which we wouldn't have found on our own. John would love to also lead food tours in La Rochelle.

4. French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian

Go Basque
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A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery. You will travel as part of a small group with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 6. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By rickst418

Thought I completed this review before. Our guides were excellent. Great cultural knowledge. Friendly and went out of their way to make the trip great!

5. Walking tours of Biarritz

Esplanade des Anciens Combattants, Espl. des Anciens Combattants, 64200 Biarritz, France Myarritz Visit Bask Country
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Through a 60-minute walk, you discover Biarritz and its story told by a local guide who knows all the anecdotes and subtleties.

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6. Dune du Pilat and Oysters Tasting in only 1 hour away from Bordeaux ! What else?

Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux, France ASF
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I offer an unique excursion at the Bassin d'Arcachon heart. A professional guide and the driver are at your service. It's a family atmosphere and professional.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Oysters Tasting with a glass of wine, Car park

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

7. Saint Emilion: Food and wine escape

2 Rue Mably, 33000 Bordeaux, France Olala Bordeaux
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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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Reviewed By cakegirl66

We loved our morning. Julie, our guide, worked so hard speaking in both English, for us, and French for the Belgian ladies who were in the tour with us, telling us about Bordeaux (history and current) and wine as well as happily answering our questions. The chateaux were interesting and the wine tasting enjoyable, sitting on a terrace overlooking the vineyards. The second part of our trip was a visit to St. Emilion village, brilliantly guided by Julie. She even kindly dropped us off at the railway station on the way back.

8. Saint-Emilion Small-Group Afternoon Wine Tour (5h)

11 Place de Stalingrad, 33100 Bordeaux, France Tours in Bordeaux
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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

Reviewed By pensfromutah

Informative walking tour with Mark in Bordeaux. We learned much about the city and about wine in the region. It was a very pleasurable morning with him

9. Bordeaux Vineyard Small Group Full Day Experience with Picnic Lunch

12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Wine Trails
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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

Reviewed By alidG606DT

This trip was amazing! Jon was such a great guide and was very knowledgeable! We also got to tour a great winery, which was very interactive and we could ask any questions that we had. The tour around Saint-Emilion was also beautiful!

10. Saint-Emilion Small-Group Bike Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch from Bordeaux

12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France A la Francaise! Bordeaux
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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

Reviewed By valentinaparr

AWFUL service concerning reimbursement. Our train was cancelled and we couldn’t make it on time and they gave NO OPTION for rescheduling for a future date + no way to get a refund.

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