Ultimate Bordeaux history, hidden stories and legends tour!

5.0 (2 reviews) Bordeaux, France
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Duration1h 30m - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Bordeaux is more than grand façades and wine, it’s a city whispering secrets from every stone. Join this public walking tour and uncover the hidden side of Bordeaux, where legends live, symbols speak, and forgotten stories linger in plain sight.

Your guide will take you on a curious journey through backstreets and iconic landmarks with a twist!

You’ll discover the eerie, the symbolic, and the artistic — from hidden sculptures and overlooked inscriptions to bizarre urban details most people walk past without noticing. Some stories are true, some are legends... all are unforgettable.

This is not a typical history tour, it’s a curated walk through Bordeaux’s secrets, designed to surprise, inspire curiosity, and give you an insider’s perspective of the city.

What's included

  • Tasting of Bordeaux dessert
  • Professional guide, Bordeaux history storytelling
  • Hotel pickup

What to expect

  1. Place de la Bourse
    20m
    In this beautiful square of Bordeaux, we will discover some of the amazing secrets of Bordeaux's past along with the water mirror
  2. The Water Mirror
    10m
    Discover the incredible story of this landmark
  3. 20m
    In this part, we will have many stops in big squares and small streets for different weird stories related to the past of Bordeaux!
  4. Church of Notre-Dame de Bordeaux
    10m
    Many stories to be shared in this part! stay tuned!
  5. 15m
    In this main street of Bordeaux, we will stop at one important yet not very known part of the history of Bordeaux with an amazing back story!
  6. Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux
    10m
    Discover the history behind this cathedral
  7. Place Gambetta
    20m
    In this square, I will tell you about one of Bordeaux's darkest history and from there we will move to another landmark , a hidden gem , that will be the highlight of our tour!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will be at the center of the square at the fountain with a backpack
I will send you a message on the day of the tour to connect

End point

We will finish the tour around Gambetta square in a small park just 5 minutes walk. We will still be near the center and will show you how to go back to the center from there

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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