Cruise Excursion From Le Verdon to Bordeaux (Private)

10 hours

Le Verdon-sur-Mer, FR

About this activity

Visit the city of Bordeaux with a licensed tour guide. Reach the wine capital of the world and discover the water Mirror, Place de la bourse, cours de l'Intendance. Enjoy some free time for personal discovery and lunch.

Highlights

Private Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
Local Tour Guide, Expert in Bordeaux and its Wines
Free time for wine tasting & lunch in Bordeaux

Full description

Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Le Verdon Cruise Port

First, we will come and pick you up directly at your Cruise Ship in Le Verdon. Meet your driver/guide who speaks impeccable English – other languages are possible on request.

Your guide will go over the itinerary and program with you. It will then be time to board your A/C vehicle and begin to make your way to the city of Bordeaux. This tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Medoc to Bordeaux City

Guided walking tour of Bordeaux city centre

Free time for lunch in Bordeaux

Drop off at your Cruise Ship in Le Verdon Port of Call

Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Le Verdon Cruise Port

First, we will come and pick you up directly at your Cruise Ship in Le Verdon. Meet your driver/guide who speaks impeccable English – other languages are possible on request.

Our Knowledgeable and Enthusiastic Guides Will Share Bordeaux’s Transformation with You

Welcome to Bordeaux! Come and discover one of the most fascinating French towns on this full day tour. Coined the “Sleeping Beauty”, the city has undergone a radical transformation leading it to be declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2007.

Begin your tour in Quinconces Square

Your first stop, located just a few minutes away, will certainly be the Place des Quinconces, the most emblematic square of the town and one of the largest squares in Europe. Formerly the location of Château Trompette, built next to the Garonne River, this fortress was part of a larger military architectural ensemble that was built when France finally recovered Bordeaux from the English. The square also features the Monument to the Girondins as well as huge statues of Montesquieu and Montaigne.

Discover the Golden Triangle of Bordeaux

Your walking tour of Bordeaux will then move on to the heart of the City nicknamed the ‘Golden Triangle’. Defined by three Boulevards, including high-end Cours de l’Intendance, the heart of Bordeaux is without a doubt Place de la Comédie. This large square features the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux to one side and the Grand Théâtre on the other. This masterpiece of 18th-century architecture was designed by Victor Louis who also designed Comédie Française in Paris.

Bordeaux River Front & famous Landmarks

Other highlights of this private tour include the Place de la Bourse (Stock Exchange) located next to the River where the now famous water mirror lies. More Big-ticket attractions and sights include the Cathedral of St Andrew, Pey Berland square and tower as well as the bustling Rue Sainte Catherine, one of the longest shopping streets of Europe. After the visit, enjoy some free time for lunch (at own expense). Don't hesitate to ask your guide for recommendations.

Lunch and wine tasting in Bordeaux

After your morning visit, you will have time to explore Bordeaux on your own. You can stroll through the narrow medieval streets of the city centre into the shopping district. Before lunch, why not stop in one of the numerous wine bars of Bordeaux to taste the local wines. Your guide will certainly make recommendations where it will be possible for you taste Saint Emilion, Medoc, Pessa-Léognan or Sauternes wines.

For lunch, Bordeaux is home to a very large number of small, family owned, restaurants that serve traditional south western France cuisine. Again, dont hesitate to speak with your guide who will be happy to make suggestions according to your wishes.

After your free time and lunch, it will be time to make your way back to Le Verdon Cruis port where will drop you off at the ship.

Included / Excluded

Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon
Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
Travel in fully equipped A/C minivans
English speaking driver wine/guide

Personal insurance and expenses
Meals and drinks
Gratuities for the guide

Meeting point

Start Location

Le Verdon-sur-Mer, France

Important information

Know before you book

Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups please contact us
Small group, personalized experiences
Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Know before you go

Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Currency is in Euros

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts

Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.8(3,342 reviews)

GetYourGuide traveler

May 2026

5.0

We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt

GetYourGuide traveler

May 2026

5.0

Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉

Lindsay A

May 2026

5.0

Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!

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