Self Guided Walking Tour of Bordeaux with Audio Guide

Bordeaux, France
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore Bordeaux at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 8 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location.

The route covers Bordeaux's historic center, from Place des Quinconces to Cathédrale Saint-André, passing sites like the Grand-Théâtre, the Miroir d'Eau reflecting pool, and the Grosse Cloche.

Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

What's included

  • Audioguide about each point of interest along the tour
  • Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
  • Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
  • A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Start your walk at Place des Quinconces. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the monumental fountain and its bronze horses from the outside. The column, statues and waterworks tell the full revolutionary story without needing to enter any structure.
  2. 10m
    View Maison Gobineau from the exterior. Its prow shaped façade, carved stonework and elegant position on the Allées de Tourny make this one of Bordeaux’s most distinctive buildings, fully appreciated outdoors
  3. Pass by
    Admire the Grand-Théâtre from Place de la Comédie. The twelve muses, the Neoclassical columns and the sweeping portico reveal the building’s grandeur from the outside, offering a complete experience without going in.
  4. 10m
    Walk across the open square and enjoy the façades of the Bourse while watching their reflection across the Miroir d’Eau. This stop is entirely outdoors, where the mist, pooling water and panoramic views create the famous mirrored effect.
  5. Porte Cailhau
    10m
    Pause before Porte Cailhau and take in its Gothic and Renaissance details from ground level. The turrets, sculpture of Charles VIII and fortified archway are all best admired from the street.
  6. 10m
    Explore this lively square from the outside. Terraces, façades and the geometric layout echo the old market footprint, and the history of punishments once carried out here is fully conveyed in the open space.
  7. Grosse Cloche
    Pass by
    Stand along Rue Saint-James to view the Grosse Cloche from beneath its arch. The bell tower, golden leopard and stone ramparts are all experienced outdoors, where the structure dominates the old city gate.
  8. Pass by
    Wrap up your tour at the exterior of Saint-André Cathedral and the nearby Pey-Berland Tower. Admire the Gothic portal, the separate bell tower and the surrounding square before ending your walk at Bordeaux’s spiritual and architectural centerpiece.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your walk at Place des Quinconces. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the monumental fountain and its bronze horses from the outside. The column, statues and waterworks tell the full revolutionary story without needing to enter any structure.

End point

Wrap up your tour at the exterior of Saint-André Cathedral and the nearby Pey-Berland Tower. Admire the Gothic portal, the separate bell tower and the surrounding square before ending your walk at Bordeaux’s spiritual and architectural centerpiece.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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