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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This 2.5-hour walking and boat tour explores Bordeaux’s complex past as one of France’s main slave-trading ports. Explore how Atlantic trade, slavery and colonial commerce transformed Bordeaux into one of Europe's richest ports.
Walk through the historic Quai des Chartrons, once the hub of slave ship expeditions, and explore luxurious merchant houses reflecting the wealth generated from this dark chapter. Visit significant landmarks, including the Place de la Bourse and the Memorial to Slavery, which honor the victims of the trade. Wrap up your journey with a scenic boat ride on the Garonne, gaining a unique perspective of the city’s architecture shaped by its colonial past.
- Discover Bordeaux's role in the Atlantic slave trade
- Explore the historic merchant district of Chartrons
- See Place de la Bourse, built on slavery-linked wealth
- Pause at the Slave Memorial honoring 150,000 victims
- Cruise the Garonne to view Bordeaux’s grand 18th-century façade
What's included
Live-tour guide
Boat trip on the Garonne - Embarking on the BATO
Meals
What to expect
Place de la Bourse
Pass by
You will go in front of the building/monument
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
Please wait in front of the fountain of the Three Graces.
End point
You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
Please wait in front of the fountain of the Three Graces.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
