Bordeaux 2-Hour Walking Tour of Iconic Sights and History
by Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€29Overview
This 2-hour walking tour covers Bordeaux’s iconic sights and history with a local licensed guide. The tour begins at the Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux. It proceeds to the Monument aux Girondins at Place des Quinconces, where visitors see the tall column, fountains, and bronze sculptures. Next, the group walks along the Allées de Tourny, a promenade featuring 18th-century architecture, boutiques, and cafés. The tour continues to the Baroque-style Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux, noted for its sculpted façade and vaulted interior. Then the route reaches Place de la Comédie, home to the Grand Théâtre and surrounded by shops and cafés. Visitors spend time at the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, recognized for its neoclassical façade and interior used for opera and ballet. The walk moves on to Place du Parlement, a lively square with 18th-century buildings and cafés. Finally, the tour ends at Place de la Bourse, known for its classical architecture and the reflective Miroir d'eau by the Garonne River. The guide provides commentary in English and French. The exact route and stops may vary depending on weather and group size. Participants should be able to walk continuously for two hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux
This is the starting point of the tour.
Monument aux Girondins
Located in Place des Quinconces, the Monument aux Girondins features a tall column, dramatic fountains, and bronze sculptures that honor freedom.
5 min
Allees de Tourny
The Allées de Tourny is a promenade lined with 18th-century architecture, boutiques, and cafés, hosting events like the Christmas market and summer festivals.
5 min
Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux
This Baroque church is known for its richly decorated façade and vaulted interior.
5 min
Place de la Comedie
Place de la Comédie is the central square of Bordeaux, featuring elegant architecture, luxury shops, cafés, and the Grand Théâtre.
10 min
Grand Theatre
The Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux is a neoclassical building hosting opera, ballet, and theater performances with a grand façade and interior.
5 min
Place du Parlement
Place du Parlement is a lively square surrounded by 18th-century buildings and cafés.
5 min
Place de la Bourse
This square is known for its classical architecture and the Miroir d'eau, which reflects the buildings and faces the Garonne River.
5 min
Meeting point
between Quinconces tram lines and Grand-Theatre. Please be present at the Tourist Office 10 minutes before departure of the tour. Departure at 10.30 am
End point
Ask the guide how to come back to the Tourist Office; the end of the tour changes with the guide, the weather, it is not set.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bordeaux 2-Hour Walking Tour of Iconic Sights and History
by Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€29Overview
This 2-hour walking tour covers Bordeaux’s iconic sights and history with a local licensed guide. The tour begins at the Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux. It proceeds to the Monument aux Girondins at Place des Quinconces, where visitors see the tall column, fountains, and bronze sculptures. Next, the group walks along the Allées de Tourny, a promenade featuring 18th-century architecture, boutiques, and cafés. The tour continues to the Baroque-style Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux, noted for its sculpted façade and vaulted interior. Then the route reaches Place de la Comédie, home to the Grand Théâtre and surrounded by shops and cafés. Visitors spend time at the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, recognized for its neoclassical façade and interior used for opera and ballet. The walk moves on to Place du Parlement, a lively square with 18th-century buildings and cafés. Finally, the tour ends at Place de la Bourse, known for its classical architecture and the reflective Miroir d'eau by the Garonne River. The guide provides commentary in English and French. The exact route and stops may vary depending on weather and group size. Participants should be able to walk continuously for two hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux
This is the starting point of the tour.
Monument aux Girondins
Located in Place des Quinconces, the Monument aux Girondins features a tall column, dramatic fountains, and bronze sculptures that honor freedom.
5 min
Allees de Tourny
The Allées de Tourny is a promenade lined with 18th-century architecture, boutiques, and cafés, hosting events like the Christmas market and summer festivals.
5 min
Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux
This Baroque church is known for its richly decorated façade and vaulted interior.
5 min
Place de la Comedie
Place de la Comédie is the central square of Bordeaux, featuring elegant architecture, luxury shops, cafés, and the Grand Théâtre.
10 min
Grand Theatre
The Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux is a neoclassical building hosting opera, ballet, and theater performances with a grand façade and interior.
5 min
Place du Parlement
Place du Parlement is a lively square surrounded by 18th-century buildings and cafés.
5 min
Place de la Bourse
This square is known for its classical architecture and the Miroir d'eau, which reflects the buildings and faces the Garonne River.
5 min
Meeting point
between Quinconces tram lines and Grand-Theatre. Please be present at the Tourist Office 10 minutes before departure of the tour. Departure at 10.30 am
End point
Ask the guide how to come back to the Tourist Office; the end of the tour changes with the guide, the weather, it is not set.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.