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Bordeaux City Highlights: Private Shore Trip from Le Verdon
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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. Return to Le Verdon
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- Private Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
- Free time for wine tasting & lunch in Bordeaux
- Local Tour Guide, Expert in Bordeaux and its Wines
- Tour can be customized to suit your interests
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Private Shore Excursion from Le Verdon to Bordeaux City Embark on a full-day private shore excursion from Le Verdon Cruise Port to discover Bordeaux, a UNESCO-listed “City of Art and History” renowned for its elegant 18th-century architecture and vibrant wine culture. Pick up at your cruise ship in Le Verdon Your English-speaking driver/guide will meet you directly at your ship in Le Verdon (other ...
Private Shore Excursion from Le Verdon to Bordeaux City
Embark on a full-day private shore excursion from Le Verdon Cruise Port to discover Bordeaux, a UNESCO-listed “City of Art and History” renowned for its elegant 18th-century architecture and vibrant wine culture.
Pick up at your cruise ship in Le Verdon
Your English-speaking driver/guide will meet you directly at your ship in Le Verdon (other languages available on request). After presenting the itinerary and answering any questions, board your comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to Bordeaux. This tour includes walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Welcome to Bordeaux – a transformed city
On arrival, begin exploring one of France’s most fascinating cities, often nicknamed the “Sleeping Beauty.” Learn how Bordeaux has been transformed in recent decades, leading to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover how its history, architecture, and wine trade are closely intertwined.
Start at Place des Quinconces
Your first stop is Place des Quinconces, one of the largest city squares in Europe and a key landmark of Bordeaux. Once the site of Château Trompette, today it features the Monument to the Girondins, decorative fountains, and statues of famous local thinkers such as Montesquieu and Montaigne, as well as impressive views toward the river.
Discover the Golden Triangle
Continue into the heart of the city, known as the “Golden Triangle,” defined by elegant boulevards and refined architecture. See Place de la Comédie, framed by the Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux and the Grand Théâtre, an 18th-century neo-classical masterpiece by architect Victor Louis. Your guide will explain how this district became a powerful symbol of Bordeaux’s prosperity.
Riverfront and Bordeaux’s famous landmarks
Walk along the Garonne riverfront to reach Place de la Bourse and its iconic water mirror, then continue to other key sights such as the Cathedral of Saint-André, Pey-Berland Square and Tower, and the lively Rue Sainte-Catherine, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian shopping streets. Throughout the walk, your guide will share stories that bring Bordeaux’s past and present to life.
Free time for lunch and wine tasting
After your guided visit, enjoy free time for lunch (at own expense) and personal exploration. You can wander medieval backstreets, browse boutiques, or stop at a wine bar to taste wines from appellations such as Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Pessac-Léognan, or Sauternes. Your guide will be happy to recommend wine bars and restaurants serving classic south-western French cuisine.
Return to Le Verdon Cruise Port
In the afternoon, reunite with your driver/guide and relax on the return journey to Le Verdon. You will be dropped off at your cruise ship in time for departure, bringing your day in Bordeaux to a comfortable close.
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Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Le Verdon
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Enjoy a scenic drive through the Medoc to Bordeaux City
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Guided walking tour of Bordeaux city centre
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Free time for lunch in Bordeaux
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Drop off at your Cruise Ship in Le Verdon Port of Call
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If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business. We accept split payment transactions by credit card.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Refund Policy: You must notify us at least 48 hours in advance if your ship cannot dock (due to weather or port changes) to qualify for a refund.
- Small group, personalized experiences
- 10 hour Private Tour to Bordeaux from Le Verdon
- Worry free shore Excursion, guaranteed return to Ship
- Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Pricing Information (2 – 8 Persons)
| Base 2 | Base 3 | Base 4 | Base 5 | Base 6 | Base 7 | Base 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 825€ | 550€ | 415€ | 330€ | 275€ | 235€ | 205€ |
*Prices shown are per person.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Refund Policy: You must notify us at least 48 hours in advance if your ship cannot dock (due to weather or port changes) to qualify for a refund.
Meeting point
Cruise Terminal Le Verdon
Le Verdon-Sur-Mer
Departure
Pick up at Cruise Ship – Le Verdon Port of Call.
Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Return
Drop off at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon Port of Call
Reviews
4.6/5 (7 reviews)
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Michelle W.
03, Sep 2024
Our tour with Karim couldn’t have been better! He was amazing and we had a great time. Wouldn’t change a thing (except maybe to go longer!). Everyone... -
Peter H.
03, Sep 2024
We had a wonderful time.
Our guide Alice did an excellent job. Everything as agreed and more.
We are very glad with this excursion. -
Mary & Bob B.
03, Sep 2024
We enjoyed our day in Bordeaux with Alice. Everything was well planned and we saw more than we expected in the short amount of time we were there. ... -
Kayla M.
31, Aug 2024
I just wanted to express a huge thank you on behalf of my family to your company and especially Luigi for being such an outstanding private guide to us...
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Included
- Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon
- Walking tour of Bordeaux
- Free time at leisure in Bordeaux, lunch (at own expense)
- English speaking driver wine/guide
- Travel in fully equipped A/C minivans
Excluded
- Entrance fees
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
FAQ
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How long is the drive from Le Verdon Cruise Port to Bordeaux?
From Le Verdon Cruise terminal to Bordeaux city center, on normal traffic conditions, the drive takes approximately 2 hours. The visit & wine tasting in the Medoc winery lasts about 1 and a half hour. You will have approximately 4 to 4 1/2 hours of time in Bordeaux. -
What type of vehicles are used during a Bordeaux Shore Excursion?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space. -
Who conducts these Bordeaux Shore Excursions?
We only employ accredited and licensed tour guides that are also the drivers for all tours that need visits to be conducted by certified guides. Good examples are: the visit of museums, guided walking tours in cities, visit of historical monuments and so on.
In some regions, where wine tours prevail the tours are conducted by professional local guides, that are experts in Wines. -
Can we adapt the guided walking tour to fit our wishes?
Aboslutely, since this is a private tour we will customize the walking tour to your wishes. Let our team of travel professionals know what are your main points of interest and they will designe the tour accordingly. -
Is lunch included on this private Medoc Wine tour from Bordeaux?
No, we never include lunch on our private tours. However, if you would like to include lunch don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements for you. It is also possible to ask your guide for suggestions. On this full day tour, free time for lunch will be given in Bordeaux where there are plenty of possible options. -
Can one visit Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild or Château Lafite Rothschild?
Chateau Margaux is the lead winery located in the appellation that bears its name. This is certainly one of the most frequent questions that we have. YES, it is possible to visit Chateau Margaux. Don't hesitate to contact us at the time of planning your coming to Bordeaux. If you want to book Chateau Margaux just a few days before you arrive then forget it!
To book a tour to Margaux, you need to take into consideration that the number of visits per day are limited as are the number of guests. All bookings must be made a long time ahead of your tour date. If you contact us directly, our dedicated team of Bordeaux Winery Bookings will be pleased to design your Bordeaux wine tour itinerary.
YES, it is possible to visit Chateau Mouton Rothschild in the Pauillac appellation. We do not include the visit of this winery on our regular scheduled tour as the cost of the visit & tasting is of 80€ per person (2020 season). If you would like us to book a visit for you and your party, don't hesitate to contact our team and we can organise a fully customizable private tour just for you that will include this winery.
YES, it is possible to visit Chateau Lafite Rothschild in the Pauillac appellation. We do not include the visit of this winery on our regular scheduled tour as the number of visits & guests are limited per day. If you would like us to book a visit for you and your party, don't hesitate to contact our team and we can organise a fully customizable private tour just for you that will include this winery.
NO, it is not possible to visit Chateau Latour. Only wine professionals or wine merchants can follow a visit and participate in a wine tasting session at this winery. If you want to visit & wine taste you will have to prove that you are in the wine trade as this will be asked by the administration of the winery. -
Should I bring something specific for this Shore Excursion?
Always check the weather before you follow one of our shore excursions. By doing so, adapt your clothing to the local weather conditions. On one of our shore excursions we will not require you to bring your passport but it is always better to have some type of ID just in case. We strongly recommend that you bring with you a photocopy of any ID. Good walking shoes are always recommended in France as you never know on what type of grounds you might be walking.
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