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Private Half-Day Bordeaux Walking Tour
I want take you on a journey to discover Bordeaux the way I love it!I came to this city 3 years ago and fell in love with it, and My purpose is to share this passion with you!The goal is to have fun and enjoy our time together! I want to tell you my personal…
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The Best of Bordeaux: Find more than wine in the city centre on this audio tour
Want to get to know the best of Bordeaux in 45 minutes? Then join me on this unique self-guided audio tour of its city centre where I’ll share my favourite parts of its rich and fascinating history. I’ll take you to some of the main sights like the Bordeaux Cathedral, and the famous neoclassical theatre,…
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Discover Bordeaux in 60 Minutes with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people.You only have an hour to fall in love with Bordeaux? Challenge accepted!Discover Bordeaux during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle…
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Private Tour of Bordeaux in a Citroën 2CV – 1h30
Get onboard your 2CV and enjoy it convertible roof for an unforgettable visit of Bordeaux! During the tour, your chauffeur will reveal the most unexpected anecdotes that have made the history of the Gironde Capital…Along this ride, you will discover the must-see monuments and squares of Bordeaux, such as the Place de la Bourse and…
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Cultural Walk – Experience like a local – Historic Bordeaux & Wine Tasting Tour
This walking tour is provided by a local who has lived in Bordeaux for almost 10 years and who has been a professional guide for over 6 years. Guides also have a wine certification of the WSET level 3.The tour includes a tasting & discussion at a favorite local wine bar along with a sample…
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Bordeaux Private tour with a native guide
In a 2h tour let’s explore, with your native guide, Bordeaux and it is rich history. The roman time, the Middles ages and it is majestic gates, the 18e century and it is beautiful Neo classic architecture. I will show you my city in an interactive and interesting way.
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Bordeaux Sightseeing Private Sidecar Guided Tour
If you are one or two people: you will have a private sidecar with one driver/guideOne person in the ‘basket’ and the other behind the driver. You can change during the ride.If you are three or four people: you will have two private sidecars with two driver/guide
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Discover Vibrant Bordeaux at Night : Private Night Tour
Let’s go on a beautiful journey to discover France’s sleeping beauty at night!At night, Bordeaux is truly marvelous.I will take you on a walk to discover the vibrant heart of the city, getting to see and explore its amazing Lit landmarks while marveling at the beauty and its night vibes.This tour’s aim is to show…
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Historical Walk through Bordeaux with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people.Discover the historical side of Bordeaux with a passionate local who wants to share all the historical and fun facts about Bordeaux.Our excursion starts at the Place Cailhau and start our time travel! Learn about…
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Private Virtual Reality Tour of Bordeaux Monuments
Discover Bordeaux City as you would never see it otherwise ! Thanks to exclusive Virtual Reality images, you would marvel at the ancient monuments dating from the Romanesque period and the Middle Ages, and understand how the buildings of the past have influenced the urban structure today !Visits on demand available in French-English-German-Spanish, we can…
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Bordeaux City Wine & Cultural Guided Walking Tour with 4 Tastings
The Bacchus Wine Tour is an original, playful and œnologic walk in the city of Bordeaux.You can visit the city and discover the wines at the same time!
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Bordeaux in 3 hours with tastings, in a private sidecar
Your private pilot/guide will tell you about the history of Bordeaux and how we experience the city and the region. A real moment of sharing and conviviality. You can discover all the monuments but also original places less known to tourists.Of course, we will stop as many times as you want to take pictures.The experience…
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Prestige Commented Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé in Bordeaux
Discovering Bordeaux from the Garonne!Yacht de Bordeaux invites you to board its boat “Le Luna”, this magnificent post-war Riviera yacht with contemporary decor, for a privileged cruise.The best of Bordeaux awaits you on your prestigious commented cruise. (Commented by our tour guide.)This one will make you appreciate, like a good wine: Bordeaux, a city classified…
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Bordeaux Market or Food Tour
Anne is a culinary school graduate who has cooked in some of the best restaurants and traveled cooking for clients in private yachting. Simona has traveled the world working in food security and now focuses her life in the French countryside growing as much on her land as possible. We look at food tours from…
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Bordeaux City Pass
Discover Bordeaux with this city pass spending less. For those who wish to make the most of their stay, the Bordeaux Metropole city pass will give access to numerous monuments, cultural attractions like Bassins des Lumières and La Cité du Vin (before noon). This pass is available for 48h or 72h.
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Private Cultural Walking Tour in Bordeaux
We offer you a super complete tour in Bordeaux. Our guides have designed exclusive tours in such a way that you can get to know the maximum of Bordeaux’s attractions in the most complete, enjoyable and fun way. Special Offer – Intro offer: Book by February 26 to save 20%. – Book Now!
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GAILY TOUR in BORDEAUX – Gay & Lesbian Tour
Bordeaux • Gay Tour & Wine’s SecretsBordeaux by Night • Gay Tour • Gay or Lesbian Friendly Tour Guide for City Tour (3 hours) • Entrance Fee – Palace of Versailles
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Private 2-Hour Night Tour with Food & Wine Tasting in Bordeaux
A must visit for food lovers! If you join this tour, make sure to come prepared with an appetite!Walking in Bordeaux at night is such a magical experience!Let me take you on a beautiful journey where we discover the city at night while discovering its history and marveling at its known landmarks.After finishing our walking…
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Bordeaux History & Wine tour
Welcome to a new way of discovering Bordeaux. Its stunning medieval and classical architecture, its vibrant history, and its world renowned local gastronomy will remind you that Bordeaux was once the most influential centre of power in France. Best explored on foot to witness the details no one sees, we’ll hit all the major highlights…
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Grand tour of Bordeaux by bike
If you arrive in the Bordeaux region and you know nothing, this visit is for you because for 3 hours, I show you all the interesting monuments of the city. Passing from one district to another by crossing the small hidden squares of the city, and even crossing the bridges to see Bordeaux from the…
Porte Cailhau is part of Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed historic center, so walking, biking, and motorcycle tours tend to stop at the grand city gate. As well as admiring the architectural details, you can climb up to the top of the 115-foot (35-meter) tower for views of the Garonne River, Pont de Pierre Bridge, and central Bordeaux. Inside, exhibits detail the tower’s construction and its fascinating past—from the storehouse and salt scale to the defensive tower.
Things to know before you go
- Architecture enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Porte Cailhau—its ornamental details are typical of monuments built under the reign of Charles VIII.
- Budget travelers take note: the tower is free to visit on the first Sunday of each month.
- There is an admission fee to visit the tower or you can visit using your Bordeaux CityPass. It’s free for children under 12.
- Although the area around Porte Cailhau is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, the only way to explore inside the tower is by climbing the 4-story spiral staircase.
How to get there
Porte Cailhau is on Place du Palais in the historic center of Bordeaux and is easy to reach on foot from most of the city’s central attractions. The closest tram stop is Place du Palais (line A), while Porte de Bourgogne (line C) is a short stroll away.
When to get there
For a crowd-free photo of Porte Cailhau, you’ll need to get there early as it’s in the busiest part of Bordeaux. It’s also worth passing by at night when the tower is beautifully illuminated. The tower is open daily from April through October from 10am-1pm and 2-6pm. From November through March, it’s open in the afternoon from Wednesday through Friday and from 11am-1pm and 2-6pm at the weekend. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closure.
What to see in Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed center
Bordeaux is brimming with historical monuments (350 in total) and more than half of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with the Porte Cailhau, visit the nearby Porte de Bourgogne, the grand Place de la Bourse with its 18th-century Palais de la Bourse, the Gothic Saint-André Cathedral, and the enormous Quinconces square.