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Le Verdon-sur-Mer
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
Highlights
- 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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Program & Itinerary
Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Port of Call to visit Bordeaux CityFirst, 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 ...
Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Port of Call to visit Bordeaux City
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.
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 Cruise port where will drop you off at the ship.
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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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Know before you book
- 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.
- 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
- Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups please contact us
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Meeting point
Le Verdon Port of Call
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 / excluded
Included
- Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon
- Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
- Free time at leisure in Bordeaux, lunch(at own expense)
- English speaking driver wine/guide
- Bottled water in the minivan
- Travel in fully equipped A/C minivans
- Wifi on board the vehicle
Excluded
- Meals and drinks
- Personal 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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