Bordeaux City Sights Walking Tour

2 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,French

Language Offered

Overview

Get to know Bordeaux by foot on this 2-hour walking tour, perfect for first-time visitors to the city. As you stroll between the sites, discover illuminating facts about the city and its history, and enjoy photo stops at highlights such as the towering Monument aux Girondins and handsome Place de la Bourse. Along the way, take in the picturesque Garonne River, amble along the pedestrianized shopping boulevard of Rue Sainte-Catherine, and check out the splendid Grand Th eâtre, a vision of sweeping columns and one of France's best-known theaters.

2-hour Bordeaux highlights walking tour
Get a comprehensive overview of Bordeaux from an experienced guide
Explore Bordeaux's historical city center to see attractions such as Monument aux Girondins and Place de la Bourse
Walk down Rue Sainte-Catherine, touted as one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe
Admire the impressive Grand Th eâtre in Place de la Com edie

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What To Expect

Begin your 2-hour walking tour in central Bordeaux. Meet your informative guide and set off to explore the elegant streets as you learn about the city's history and culture. Your precise route may vary depending on the weather and number of people in your group, but your guide will showcase as many of the city's landmarks as possible.Make your way to the magnificent Monument aux Girondins, a soaring fountain and column that celebrates the Girondists, a group of 18th-century, conservative National Assembly deputies executed in 1793 for their counter-revolutionary activities during the French Revolution.Crane your neck to see the winged Statue of Liberty that crowns the column, and then stroll along the pretty banks of the Garonne River. Soak up the river views and pause at the Place de la Bourse, one of Bordeaux's most recognizable squares. Created by Louis XV's chief architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel in the 18th century, this impressive expanse is home to the handsome Stock Exchange (Bourse), and a the beautiful fountain of the three graces. Continue to the Rue Sainte-Catherine, the traffic-free avenue that ranks as one of Europe's longest pedestrianized thoroughfares. Saunter past the chic shops and restaurants that frame this street, and pass the Place de la Victoire on route to the Place de la Com edie.Stop at this bustling square, and discover how it was once the location of a Roman temple. Pose for photos outside the sweeping, columned portico of the Grand Th eâtre, a stunning neoclassical building that has become a symbol of the city. As admire the perfectly proportioned façade, hear how the theater was completed in 1780 and stands as a monument to the wealth of Bordeaux's emerging bourgeoisie at the time.Drink in the buzz of the square, and then finish your tour back at the start point. Bid goodbye to your guide, who will be happy to offer tips if you wish to continue exploring Bordeaux independently.

Bordeaux City Sights Walking Tour

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