Bordeaux bike tour "The Best of Bordeaux"

5.0 (210 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Accompanied by a real local guide, you will discover the most beautiful neighborhoods and monuments of the city, along a magnificent route of about 13km that is perfectly safe and suitable for bicycles.

The provided bikes are magnificent Beach Cruisers, super comfortable and perfect for the city.

Bicycles suitable for people measuring at least 1m52.

Our groups are limited to 12 people to ensure maximum comfort and safety.

We provide you with stainless steel water bottles with insulated bags to keep them cool (summer is particularly hot in Bordeaux).

We offer you a local specialty to taste during a break in the public garden.

Ponchos are also provided in case of rain risk.

Our reception point has a toilet.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Bordeaux Bike Tour

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: stainless steel water bottle
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle
Included: presence of a local English and French speaking guide
Included: Snacks: canelé tasting offered
Included: helmets

Itinerary

Bordeaux

10 min

You will be welcomed by a real local guide. After 10 minutes devoted to safety instructions, we will set off to discover Bordeaux, along a magnificent course of approximately 13km, perfectly secure and suitable for bicycles.

We will discover the unmissable places of the city, Saint Michel and its incredible bell tower, we will cross the Garonne via the magnificent stone bridge to go and admire the facade of the quays from the walk in the park of the angels. We will see the “Darwin” eco-district before taking the impressive “Jacques Chaban-Delmas” opening bridge. We continue the walk through the Chartrons district famous for its Bordeaux wine trade, then towards the public garden before going through the historic center of the city with its cobbled streets and pretty little squares filled with terraces. Finally we will pass in front of the essential water mirror and the pretty Cailhau gate before returning to the starting point.
Grosse Cloche

10 min

Stop in front of the big bell, the oldest city gate dating from the 13th century.
La Fleche Saint-Michel

10 min

Discovery of the popular district of the city with the Saint-Michel basilica and the spire which culminates at 114 meters high.
Pont de Pierre

10 min

Passage on the magnificent stone bridge, the oldest bridge in the city to admire the view from the right bank
Parc aux Angeliques

15 min

Pause for a panoramic view of the magnificent 18th century facade of the city. The history of Bordeaux will be told to you before setting off again along the Garonne in the direction of Darwin.
Darwin

10 min

Discovery of Darwin, the eco-district, a surprising and unique alternative place in Bordeaux.
Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas

10 min

Crossing the Garonne by the majestic Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge, a real technological feat that allows boats to enter the port of Bordeaux.
Eglise St Louis des Chartrons

10 min

Passage through the heart of the Chartrons, a former famous Bordeaux wine trading district. Discovery of the old cellars then passage in the pretty rue Notre Dame with its pretty antique shops.
Jardin Public

10 min

Tasting break of a local specialty in the magnificent Public Garden of Bordeaux
Monument aux Girondins

10 min

Discovery of the monument to the Girondins and its beautiful fountains on the Esplanade des Quinconces
Grand Theatre

10 min

Passage in front of the Theatre, crossing the Golden Triangle and the Place des Grands Hommes.
Place Pey-Berland

10 min

View of the Saint-André cathedral, the town hall and the Pey-Berlan tower dating from the 15th century.
Bordeaux

10 min

Crossing the historic center of the city with its small squares, terraces and cobbled streets.

the pretty Place Camille Julian and its old church which has become a cinema, the charming little Square Vinet and its green wall, Place Saint Pierre then the magnificent Place du Parlement.
The Water Mirror

10 min

Passage to the water mirror opposite the Place de la Bourse..
Porte Cailhau

10 min

Discovery of the magnificent Cailhau gate dating from the 15th century.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.