The essential in Bordeaux, private tour with a local

Discover Bordeaux’s iconic landmarks and gastronomy with a local guide. Explore historic sites, savor local flavors, and immerse in the city’s rich culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Place de la Bourse - A stunning location situated in front of Bordeaux’s historic port.
  • The Water Mirror - Recently constructed, this site beautifully reflects the city’s charm.
  • Porte Cailhau - The historic main entrance to Bordeaux.
  • Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux - Explore the second medieval gateway.
  • St. Andre Cathedral -…
What's Included
  • Private tour
Additional Information

Explore the charming city of Bordeaux, France, celebrated for its exquisite wine, stunning architecture, and outstanding culinary delights. This tour invites you to visit famous landmarks like the opera house, the cathedral, and the Place de la Bourse, all while hearing fascinating tales that have shaped Bordeaux over the years.
Emma, who is deeply…

Location
Place de la Bourse
You can find me on Place de la Bourse, close to the fountain.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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David
Sep 30, 2025
A perfect introduction to a beautiful city - My wife and I began our 4-day stay in Bordeaux with a private tour with Emma. She is professional, informed, and personable. She was at our meeting place at the time she had told us. She explained the plan of the tour and the historical significance of what we were about to see. We learned that she has professional training in the tourism industry, and it shows. My wife does not speak French, so our tour was conducted in English. Emma told us that she continues to work on her English, but we found her to be quite articulate (and with a charming French accent!). We chose a private tour because it is friendlier and more responsive to our interests and pace. I have some temporary mobility restrictions. Emma discreetly took those into account. I was able to comfortably complete a 2-hour tour. It was a perfect introduction to the city, giving us a wealth of places to re-visit in the following days. Emma happily gave us recommendations for restaurants, cafes, stores, and other sites to see. She kept in contact during our stay through WhatsApp and invited us to message her with questions or requests for further recommendations. The experience, in large part due to Emma, felt very much like a visit to Bordeaux guided by a friend who lives there.
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Marselen13
Sep 18, 2025
To do without hesitation! - Very interesting visit with Emma. We really had a great time and learned a lot about the city of Bordeaux. We loved it and recommend! Thanks to Emma for a great morning.
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Ross_b
Sep 2, 2025
Emma was great! Very... - Emma was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us a wonderful look into a spectacular city. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.
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Lindsaymf4640nu
Jul 26, 2025
A morning very well spent. Excellent tour. Highly recommend! - Emma gave us an excellent tour of the old city of Bordeaux. Emma is enthusiastic and engaging. We spoke mostly English and a little French. Emma answered all our questions very well. Emma provided historical context on the historical sites, and gave local tips on the modern city. That helped us fill the rest of our day which was a bonus. We only had 1. 5 days in Bordeaux. Thanks to this tour we feel like we really got the most out of it.
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Donaldab4168tb
Jul 24, 2025
- Our guide was thorough, competent and friendly and had a notebook with maps and pictures that helped us understand the city and its history, architecture and layout. Definitely a good experience!
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Janetwf860pi
Jul 21, 2025
Great tour with Emma ! - Emma was a wonderful guide great knowledge and love of her city. We also loved Emma's energy . She also gave us so much insight to Bordeaux !
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E3677lbkarens
Jul 16, 2025
Bordeaux experience with a local - Emma was very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the history of Bordeaux. She gave us recommendations about bars and restaurants. It was a great experience and we took many photos. We
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L1124aachelseaf
Jun 6, 2025
Flexible and kind - Emma did a great job! She is friendly and knowledgeable. She was also very adaptable, which I especially appreciated because I took the tour with my father-in-law in his 70s and my 1 year old daughter. Emma was very generous with her time, flexible and kind.
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Curious776609
May 6, 2025
A great way to find out about Bordeaux - Our guide ( Emma) was extremely knowledgeable. She gave us some interesting information about Bordeaux without it being too much . She showed us the sights and was very passionate about the city and surrounding area. Emma also gave us recommendations of places to eat from cafes to restaurants . Would highly recommend this tour
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Moira_e
Apr 17, 2025
Experience Bordeaux - The tour was a great introduction to the history of Bordeaux and we got to see the special places. Our guide Emma was very knowledgeable and her English was good.
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From $38
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).