Bordeaux Bike Tour The Best of Bordeaux
by Bordeaux Bike Tour
Choose from 4 available options
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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.€72Overview
This 2-3 hour bike tour in Bordeaux begins with a safety briefing from a local guide. Riders use comfortable Beach Cruiser bicycles on a secure 13-kilometer route that covers key neighborhoods and landmarks. The tour starts by cycling past the Saint-Michel district and its 114-meter-high basilica spire, then crosses the Garonne River on the stone Pont de Pierre bridge. Participants pause at the Parc aux Angéliques to view the 18th-century city facade and hear about Bordeaux’s history. The route continues through the Darwin eco-district and crosses the Jacques Chaban-Delmas opening bridge. The group cycles through the Chartrons district, known for its wine trade history and antique shops on rue Notre Dame. There is a break at the Jardin Public where a local specialty snack is offered. Later stops include the Monument aux Girondins, the Grand Theatre, Place Pey-Berland with its cathedral and tower, and the historic center with cobbled streets and small squares. The tour finishes by passing the Water Mirror and the Porte Cailhau gate from the 15th century before returning to the starting point. Groups are limited to 10 riders for safety and comfort. Helmets, bottled water in insulated bags, and rain ponchos are provided. The meeting point includes restroom facilities.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Bordeaux
The tour begins with a local guide welcoming participants and giving a 10-minute safety briefing. The group then cycles a secure 13km route around Bordeaux, visiting key areas such as Saint Michel with its notable bell tower, crossing the Garonne River on the stone Pont de Pierre bridge, and seeing the quays from Parc aux Angéliques. The route continues past the Darwin eco-district and the Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge before entering the Chartrons district and returning through the historic center with cobbled streets and small squares, finishing near the Water Mirror and Porte Cailhau gate.
10 min
Grosse Cloche
A 10-minute stop in front of the Grosse Cloche, the oldest city gate in Bordeaux dating back to the 13th century.
10 min
La Fleche Saint-Michel
A 10-minute visit to the Saint-Michel basilica area, known for its popular district and the 114-meter-high spire.
10 min
Pont de Pierre
Cross the Pont de Pierre, the city’s oldest stone bridge, taking in views of the Garonne River from the right bank during a 10-minute passage.
10 min
Parc aux Angeliques
A 15-minute break at Parc aux Angéliques offering a panoramic view of Bordeaux’s 18th-century facade. During this stop, the guide shares historical information about the city.
15 min
Darwin
A 10-minute stop in the Darwin eco-district, an alternative and unique area within Bordeaux.
10 min
Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
Cross the Garonne River on the Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge, a technological opening bridge that allows ships to enter Bordeaux’s port, during a 10-minute passage.
10 min
Eglise St Louis des Chartrons
Ride through the Chartrons district for 10 minutes, an area famous for its Bordeaux wine trade history. See old wine cellars and pass along rue Notre Dame with its antique shops.
10 min
Jardin Public
Pause for 10 minutes in the Jardin Public where participants can taste a local specialty.
10 min
Monument aux Girondins
Stop for 10 minutes at the Monument aux Girondins and nearby fountains on the Esplanade des Quinconces.
10 min
Grand Theatre
Pass the Grand Theatre during a 10-minute ride, crossing the Golden Triangle and Place des Grands Hommes.
10 min
Place Pey-Berland
View the Saint-André cathedral, town hall, and the 15th-century Pey-Berland tower during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Bordeaux
Cycle through the historic city center for 10 minutes, passing small squares and terraces including Place Camille Julian, Square Vinet, Place Saint Pierre, and Place du Parlement.
10 min
The Water Mirror
Pass the Water Mirror opposite Place de la Bourse for 10 minutes.
10 min
Porte Cailhau
See the 15th-century Porte Cailhau gate during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is on the pretty little square located at the corner of 47 rue de la Rousselle.
End point
The meeting point is on the pretty little square located at the corner of 47 rue de la Rousselle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bordeaux Bike Tour The Best of Bordeaux
by Bordeaux Bike Tour
Choose from 4 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.€72Overview
This 2-3 hour bike tour in Bordeaux begins with a safety briefing from a local guide. Riders use comfortable Beach Cruiser bicycles on a secure 13-kilometer route that covers key neighborhoods and landmarks. The tour starts by cycling past the Saint-Michel district and its 114-meter-high basilica spire, then crosses the Garonne River on the stone Pont de Pierre bridge. Participants pause at the Parc aux Angéliques to view the 18th-century city facade and hear about Bordeaux’s history. The route continues through the Darwin eco-district and crosses the Jacques Chaban-Delmas opening bridge. The group cycles through the Chartrons district, known for its wine trade history and antique shops on rue Notre Dame. There is a break at the Jardin Public where a local specialty snack is offered. Later stops include the Monument aux Girondins, the Grand Theatre, Place Pey-Berland with its cathedral and tower, and the historic center with cobbled streets and small squares. The tour finishes by passing the Water Mirror and the Porte Cailhau gate from the 15th century before returning to the starting point. Groups are limited to 10 riders for safety and comfort. Helmets, bottled water in insulated bags, and rain ponchos are provided. The meeting point includes restroom facilities.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Bordeaux
The tour begins with a local guide welcoming participants and giving a 10-minute safety briefing. The group then cycles a secure 13km route around Bordeaux, visiting key areas such as Saint Michel with its notable bell tower, crossing the Garonne River on the stone Pont de Pierre bridge, and seeing the quays from Parc aux Angéliques. The route continues past the Darwin eco-district and the Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge before entering the Chartrons district and returning through the historic center with cobbled streets and small squares, finishing near the Water Mirror and Porte Cailhau gate.
10 min
Grosse Cloche
A 10-minute stop in front of the Grosse Cloche, the oldest city gate in Bordeaux dating back to the 13th century.
10 min
La Fleche Saint-Michel
A 10-minute visit to the Saint-Michel basilica area, known for its popular district and the 114-meter-high spire.
10 min
Pont de Pierre
Cross the Pont de Pierre, the city’s oldest stone bridge, taking in views of the Garonne River from the right bank during a 10-minute passage.
10 min
Parc aux Angeliques
A 15-minute break at Parc aux Angéliques offering a panoramic view of Bordeaux’s 18th-century facade. During this stop, the guide shares historical information about the city.
15 min
Darwin
A 10-minute stop in the Darwin eco-district, an alternative and unique area within Bordeaux.
10 min
Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
Cross the Garonne River on the Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge, a technological opening bridge that allows ships to enter Bordeaux’s port, during a 10-minute passage.
10 min
Eglise St Louis des Chartrons
Ride through the Chartrons district for 10 minutes, an area famous for its Bordeaux wine trade history. See old wine cellars and pass along rue Notre Dame with its antique shops.
10 min
Jardin Public
Pause for 10 minutes in the Jardin Public where participants can taste a local specialty.
10 min
Monument aux Girondins
Stop for 10 minutes at the Monument aux Girondins and nearby fountains on the Esplanade des Quinconces.
10 min
Grand Theatre
Pass the Grand Theatre during a 10-minute ride, crossing the Golden Triangle and Place des Grands Hommes.
10 min
Place Pey-Berland
View the Saint-André cathedral, town hall, and the 15th-century Pey-Berland tower during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Bordeaux
Cycle through the historic city center for 10 minutes, passing small squares and terraces including Place Camille Julian, Square Vinet, Place Saint Pierre, and Place du Parlement.
10 min
The Water Mirror
Pass the Water Mirror opposite Place de la Bourse for 10 minutes.
10 min
Porte Cailhau
See the 15th-century Porte Cailhau gate during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is on the pretty little square located at the corner of 47 rue de la Rousselle.
End point
The meeting point is on the pretty little square located at the corner of 47 rue de la Rousselle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.