Visit the city of Bordeaux with a licensed tour guide. Reach the wine capital of the world and discover the water Mirror, Place de la bourse, cours de l'Intendance. Enjoy some free time for personal discovery and lunch.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Take time for lunch at a local bistro
Discover the charm of Bordeaux's streets
Enjoy a private tour experience
Learn from a local wine expert guide
Explore Bordeaux's historic landmarks
Your day at a glance
Discover Bordeaux your way on this private shore excursion from Le Verdon. Travel in comfort by minivan to the heart of France’s celebrated wine capital, where your expert local guide leads a personalized walking tour through the city’s most iconic sights. Admire the elegant Place de la Bourse and Bordeaux’s spectacular Water Mirror, stroll along the UNESCO-listed riverfront, and uncover the city’s fascinating maritime, architectural, and wine heritage.
With a private guided tour, you set the pace and enjoy flexible commentary tailored to your interests—whether history, gastronomy, culture, or Bordeaux wines. You will also have free time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, browse boutiques, or sample regional wines. Designed for cruise guests seeking a seamless, crowd-free experience, this private Bordeaux tour combines comfortable round-trip transportation from Le Verdon with the freedom to make the most of your day ashore.
Meet at Le Verdon Port
Meet your driver-guide directly beside your cruise ship. Settle into your private, air-conditioned minivan.
Meet your driver-guide directly beside your cruise ship. Settle into your private, air-conditioned minivan.
This private shore excursion is reserved exclusively for your group.
Pickup and drop-off take place directly at your Le Verdon cruise ship.
You will travel between Le Verdon and Bordeaux in an air-conditioned minivan.
The drive to Bordeaux takes around two hours each way, depending on traffic.
Share your ship name, arrival time, and all-aboard time when booking.
Know before you go
Meet your driver-guide at the cruise terminal at the time shown on your voucher.Wear comfortable shoes for Bordeaux’s pedestrian areas, cobblestones, and city walking.Bring weather-appropriate clothing,...
Meet your driver-guide at the cruise terminal at the time shown on your voucher.
Wear comfortable shoes for Bordeaux’s pedestrian areas, cobblestones, and city walking.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, and a waterproof layer if needed.
Free time can be used for lunch, a wine bar visit, shopping, or independent exploration.
Your driver-guide will plan the return journey around your ship’s required boarding time.
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Included
Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon
Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
Travel in fully equipped A/C minivans
English speaking driver/guide
Excluded
Personal travel insurance and expenses
Meals and drinks (lunch)
Gratuities for the guide
Additional information
If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business. We accept split payment transactions by credit card.
This private Bordeaux shore excursion is ideal for couples, families, friends, and small groups seeking a flexible, comfortable, and more personal day ashore from Le Verdon. It particularly suits wine lovers, first-time visitors, history and architecture enthusiasts, and travellers who prefer an expert local guide over a large coach tour. With private minivan transport, ship-side pick-up, a tailored guided walking tour, and free time for lunch, wine, shopping, or independent exploration, it is a great choice for guests who value convenience, cultural discovery, and the freedom to enjoy Bordeaux at their own pace.
Voucher information
Please note: This tour is timed to your ship’s schedule. Your guide will meet you just outside the cruise terminal after disembarkation holding a sign with your name. In case of any last‑minute changes by the cruise line, please check your ship’s daily program and contact us as soon as possible so we can adjust timings accordingly.
Terms and conditions
Refund Policy:
You must notify us at least 48 hours in advance if your ship cannot dock (due to weather or port changes) to qualify for a refund.
All our terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
Cancellation policy
Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Pick up at Cruise Ship – Le Verdon Port of Call. Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Return
Drop off at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon Port of Call
Reviews
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Peter H.
03, Sep 2024Ophorus
We had a wonderful time.
Our guide Alice did an excellent job. Everything as agreed and more.
We are very glad with this excursion.
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Mary & Bob B.
03, Sep 2024Ophorus
We enjoyed our day in Bordeaux with Alice. Everything was well planned and we saw more than we expected in the short amount of time we were there.
Merci to you for all the help putting the group together.
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Michelle W.
03, Sep 2024Ophorus
Our tour with Karim couldn’t have been better! He was amazing and we had a great time. Wouldn’t change a thing (except maybe to go longer!). Everyone was super pleased! Thank you so much!
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Kayla M.
31, Aug 2024Ophorus
I just wanted to express a huge thank you on behalf of my family to your company and especially Luigi for being such an outstanding private guide to us today, August 31st.
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Christophe
26, Aug 2024Google
16 of us were privileged to have a tour of the beautiful city of Bordeaux set up by Alice. She was always responsive, flexible and courteous! In addition to the challenge of setting up a tour for a group this size, she a…16 of us were privileged to have a tour of the beautiful city of Bordeaux set up by Alice. She was always responsive, flexible and courteous! In addition to the challenge of setting up a tour for a group this size, she arranged transportation from/to our port of Le Verdon….almost two hours away from the city! Our driver, Julio, did a perfect job and our tour guide, Stan was truly fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the region and the city and provided us a wonderful historic perspective on this region of France. Stan was patient with us….eager to answer any questions we had. AND, Stan’s English was impeccable!!!! Heartily recommend working with this team!
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Mely Blas
23, Oct 2023Ophorus
We had an excellent and amazing time in Bordeaux. Our tour guide, Angie (sorry not sure of her name) went above and beyond with the services, help and very accommodating to us. I will highly recommend your tour company a…We had an excellent and amazing time in Bordeaux. Our tour guide, Angie (sorry not sure of her name) went above and beyond with the services, help and very accommodating to us. I will highly recommend your tour company and hope to use it again next time soon. Thanks you all so much.
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Marcella Feld
23, Oct 2023Ophorus
We had a fabulous time an Emily was a Great Tour Guide. She was perfect for our group.
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Quick answers
How do I book the private Bordeaux shore excursion?/
You can reserve your private tour through our website or by contacting us via email;
What does the private Bordeaux shore excursion include?/
The excursion includes pick up and drop off at your cruise ship in Le Verdon, a guided walking tour of Bordeaux, and travel in fully equipped air-conditioned minivans;
Is there a cancellation policy for this excursion?/
Yes, you can get a full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the activity; no refund is available for cancellations less than 72 hours before or for no-shows;
How long is the drive from Le Verdon to Bordeaux?/
The drive takes approximately two hours each way, depending on traffic conditions;
Can I explore Bordeaux on my own during the tour?/
Yes, after the guided visit, you will have free time to experience the city at your own pace;
Are meals included in the excursion package?/
No, meals and drinks, including lunch, are not included in the excursion price;
What is the ideal group size for this private tour?/
This private shore excursion is ideal for couples, families, friends, and small private groups;
Will there be a local guide during the excursion?/
Yes, an expert local guide will accompany you for a personalized walking tour of Bordeaux;
Is transportation provided for larger groups?/
Yes, transportation options range from private vehicles and mini-vans to large buses for larger groups;
What should I bring for the walking tour?/
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on cobblestones and to bring weather-appropriate clothing;
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