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    Dordogne and Lascaux Cave Private Tour from Bordeaux

    Sightseeing Day Trips Cultural
    Full Day
    Private Tours
    2-8 guests
    5.0 (11 reviews)
    Experience the richness of the Dordogne region on a private tour from Bordeaux. Explore the stunning Lascaux Cave, home to ancient cave paintings, and discover the breathtaking landscapes and historical sites that define this enchanting area.
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    Ophorus Tours - Dordogne and Lascaux Cave Private Tour from Bordeaux
    Ophorus Tours - Dordogne and Lascaux Cave Private Tour from Bordeaux
    Ophorus Tours - Dordogne and Lascaux Cave Private Tour from Bordeaux

    Why you’ll love this tour

    • Experience the rich history of the Dordogne
    • Wander through the picturesque Beynac
    • Admire exquisite Paleolithic cave art
    • Explore the stunning Lascaux IV Cave

    Your day at a glance

    Experience the wonders of the Dordogne region on a private tour from Bordeaux. You'll journey to the renowned Lascaux IV Cave, where you'll marvel at stunning Paleolithic art that dates back thousands of years. Along the way, take in the picturesque charm of Beynac and La Roque Gageac, while your expert guide shares fascinating stories that bring this ancient landscape to life. This tour offers a ...
    Experience the wonders of the Dordogne region on a private tour from Bordeaux. You'll journey to the renowned Lascaux IV Cave, where you'll marvel at stunning Paleolithic art that dates back thousands of years. Along the way, take in the picturesque charm of Beynac and La Roque Gageac, while your expert guide shares fascinating stories that bring this ancient landscape to life. This tour offers a comfortable ride in a fully equipped minivan ensuring an enjoyable experience as you explore the heart of French heritage.
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    • Bordeaux departure

      Meet your guide and depart for the Dordogne region of France.
      Meet your guide and depart for the Dordogne region of France.
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    • Lascaux IV Centre International de l'Art Pariétal, Montignac-Lascaux, France

      Visit Lascaux IV International parietal center
      Visit Lascaux IV International parietal center
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    • Sarlat-la-Canéda

      Stop in Sarlat, free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
      Stop in Sarlat, free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
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    • Beynac-et-Cazenac village

      Stop in the village of Beynac
      Stop in the village of Beynac
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    • Return to Bordeaux

      Tour returns to original departure point
      Tour returns to original departure point
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    Informations

    Language spoken

    English

    Know before you book

    • Minimum 2 adult passengers required for tour to operate
    • Full-day tour with approximately 5 hours round-trip driving time
    • Lascaux IV entrance and guided cave tour included in English
    • Lunch in Sarlat not included; budget €20-40 per person
    • Hotel pickup included from Bordeaux and within 30 km (18.6 miles) radius

    Know before you go

    • Tour duration approximately 10 hours; early morning departure recommended
    • Wear comfortable walking shoes for Sarlat cobblestones and Beynac village
    • Lascaux IV cave replica maintains cool temperature; bring light jacket
    • Sarlat market operates Wednesday and Saturday mornings only
    • Tour runs rain or shine; vehicle is climate-controlled

    Included

    • Hotel pick up from Bordeaux or surrounding area.
    • Enjoy live commentaries from your expert guide.
    • Travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans.
    • Tickets to Lascaux Museum & cave

    Excluded

    • Meals and drinks (lunch)
    • Personal travel insurance, expenses.
    • Gratuities for the Guide

    Must know

    Minimum 2 adult passengers required for tour to operate Full-day tour with approximately 5 hours round-trip driving time Lascaux IV entrance and guided cave tour included in English Lunch in Sarlat not included; budget €20-40 per person Hotel pickup included from Bordeaux and within 30 km (18.6 miles) radius

    Additional information

    • This private tour from Bordeaux is ideal for couples, families, and history lovers who want to discover the Dordogne in comfort, with visits to the iconic Lascaux Cave and other highlights of the region. It is perfect for travelers looking for a personalized, stress-free, and culturally rich day trip through some of the most beautiful landscapes and heritage sites in southwest France.

    Voucher information

    • If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately.  Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.

    Terms and conditions

    • All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales

    Cancellation policy

    Cancellation deadline: 48 hours

    • Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to info@ophorus.com (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: Up to 48 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. 48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund. No show - no refund.

    Meeting point

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    Departure information

    Pick up at hotel in Bordeaux or surrounding area.

    Departure

    We will come and pick you up at Train Station, Hotel or Airbnb in Bordeaux or surrounding area, circle of 30 kms (20 miles) around Bordeaux at no extra cost.

    Return

    Tour returns to original departure point.

    Group information

    We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
    Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
    For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/

    Reviews

    5.0/5 (11 reviews)
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      Mary Ann Jones
      11, Jun 2026 via Google
      Our tour guide Rodolphe was extraordinary! There were 4 of us that took the private all day tour of the Lascaux and Sarlat-la-Canéda! Our guide was knowledgeable of the history and architecture of the area as well as fun to be with throughout the day. He made the trip memorable!
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      Sue F
      10, Jun 2026 via Google
      Great Market & Culinary tour today in Sarlat. The explanation of the history of Sarlat and the architecture was really interesting and we saw and heard many things that we would have missed walking round Sarlat ourselves. The tastings were so well done, so thank you to all of the host food and drink establishments that were so welcoming. We learned a lot about the local cheeses, wine, foi gras, walnut tarts and cake. All wonderful to taste! We returned to them all later in the day to buy our favourites. Thank you especially to our guide Benoit, who made the whole tour such a great experience. He was extremely knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. The groups are small, which is a bonus. We highly recommend the tour for anyone visiting Sarlat.
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      Sarah_S
      23, May 2026 via Viator
      Anna was our guide and she was absolutely wonderful. Folks should know this tour is an overall experience and understanding of Sarlat-La-Caneda. Walking to historic spots, learning about the 1200 year old history of the town, and seeing the elements of its relatively recent renaissance. Learning of the emotional meaning of many landmarks for the local people added to the heart of the tour. Along with this is a taste of the foods Sarlat is known for and an immersive experience in the Sarlat Saturday market. Our family enjoyed this very much- there wasn’t any part of it that was poorly structured or handled. We’ve been on a lot of food tours all over the world and this was in the top 3 for sure!
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      Judy
      15, Apr 2026 via Viator
      We can not recommend this tour highly enough. C’est supérbe! Anne is a seasoned local and an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. She took us to a number of significant historical sites within the old town and regaled us with many wonderful stories about Sarlat and its people. Our tour was interspersed with three delightful tasting stops to whet our palates. A tour not to be missed!!! J & H Australia
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      Holly S
      29, Sep 2025 via Google
      We spent a wonderful day with our driver, Rodolphe, who drove us from Bordeaux to the Dordogne region and back. We toured absolutely beautiful chateaus and gardens, but the highlight of the day was Rodolphe. He was professional, timely, and personable. Rodolphe speaks excellent English, but was very generous in helping us with our very limited French. He’s a warm, charming fellow with a great sense of humor. Perfect day for us! Thank you again, Rodolphe and Ophorus!
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      Wil H
      30, Nov 2024 via Google
      We had a fantastic full day tour with Karim, visiting the Lascaux caves as well as Sarlat and several other beautiful villages. Karim was the perfect guide: laid back, funny, engaging and extremely knowledgeable on a variety of subjects. He also recommended a great lunch place for us while in Sarlat. While the drive to and from our pickup in Bordeaux was long it went by quite quickly thanks to the comfort of the van and Karim’s hospitality. Highly recommended! Thank you so much Karim!
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      Paul D.
      10, Nov 2022 via Ophorus
      We had an excellent day yesterday !! Rodolphe arrived early and took us to all expected places in the Dordogne ! The weather held up fairly well given the forecast ! Lunch was great with our guide !
      He had so much information and he was more than willing to share it ! We covered all topics that included wine, food, baking, politics (American and French), the art of boudin, driving and trucking in France ! We did not miss much and the commentary was endless, in a good way ! Great to know the stories and perspective from a local. It was a good day with, in our view, an excellent guide, ‘Rudolph the reindeer without the red nose’. Thanks for setting this up, much appreciated.

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      N/A
      17, Oct 2022 via Ophorus
      I wanted to give you some feedback on our tour guide, and our time at Lascaux and Font-de-Gaume.

      My wife and I remain very grateful that we were able to visit these two sites, and have with us a knowledgeable tour guide and driver, Karim. His knowledge on many subjects elicited many discussions back and forth, and the three of us were comfortable enough to disagree in our views.

      His knowledge, and his ability to convey this to us in English, obviously not his native tongue, was greatly appreciated. At Lascaux, our tour was in English, and this allowed Karim some time by himself. But once our time in the "cave" was over, we reconvened over lunch, and spoke about what we had seen, the various theories about the art and its creation, and how Lascaux fit into the cave art in the region.

      At Font-de-Gaume, our tour of the cave was in French, and while the cave guide did her best to address our language difference, together with my rudimentary knowledge of your language, and the fact that Karim accompanied us into the cave, made all the difference. He explained to us what the guide was saying, and at times, added a bit of his own knowledge to the presentation.

      At no time during the tour did my wife or I feel uncomfortable in the vehicle. We felt safe, and at no time did we worry about his interactions with other drivers on the roads.

      In retrospect, we wish that we had been able to spend more time in Bordeaux, and to possibly avail ourselves of his knowledge in the vineyards.
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      SEE-Isquith
      16, Sep 2022 via Ophorus
      Now that my wife and I have returned to New York City from our rather extensive 50th wedding anniversary vacation, I wanted to give you some feedback on our tour guide, and our time at Lascaux and Font-de-Gaume.

      My wife and I remain very grateful that we were able to visit these two sites, and have with us a knowledgeable tour guide and driver. Karim Laveille. His knowledge on many subjects elicited many discussions back and forth, and the three of us were comfortable enough to disagree in our views.

      His knowledge, and his ability to convey this to us in English, obviously not his native tongue, was greatly appreciated. At Lascaux, our tour was in English, and this allowed Karim some time by himself. But once our time in the "cave" was over, we reconvened over lunch, and spoke about what we had seen, the various theories about the art and its creation, and how Lascaux fit into the cave art in the region.

      At Font-de-Gaume, our tour of the cave was in French, and while the cave guide did her best to address our language difference, together with my rudimentary knowledge of your language, and the fact that Karim accompanied us into the cave, made all the difference. He explained to us what the guide was saying, and at times, added a bit of his own knowledge to the presentation.

      At no time during the tour did my wife or I feel uncomfortable in the vehicle. We felt safe, and at no time did we worry about his interactions with other drivers on the roads.

      In retrospect, we wish that we had been able to spend more time in Bordeaux, and to possibly avail ourselves of his knowledge in the vineyards. But we're both of the age that we realize that we'll never see or experience everything, and that which we can, and were able to do, was thorough, accessible, and of great interest.
    • J
      Journey37425879508
      04, Sep 2021 via TripAdvisor
      The guide Martin was excellent, knowledgeable, entertaining, friendly and very helpful. I had traveled
      out of my way just for this tour and was happily pleased. Sarlat was a very interesting town to visit also.
      The caves and paintings were wonderful but I think I enjoyed Martins tour of the Museum best of all.
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      VGPM 27052026
      01, Jan 1970 via TripAdvisor
      Tour was as advertised and the guide Ben spoke clearly in English. Very informative and the tastings were great. Well worth it . Just a heads up : Market day in Sarlat is crowded

    Quick answers

    • What is the best time of year to visit the Dordogne?

      The Dordogne is beautiful year-round, but late spring and early autumn are particularly special — the crowds are smaller, the light is golden, and the seasonal produce in the markets is at its peak. Summer is the busiest period, with Sarlat especially lively in July and August. Winter visits have their own charm, particularly if the truffle season (December to February) is of interest.

    • Can we visit a specific château or prehistoric site?

      Absolutely. As a private tour, the itinerary is flexible. If there is a particular château — such as Beynac, Castelnaud or Milandes — or a prehistoric site you are keen to visit, simply let us know at the time of booking and your guide will do their best to accommodate your request. Please note that entrance fees to paid sites are generally not included in the tour price.

    • Is lunch included?

      Lunch is not included in the base price, but the Dordogne is one of France's great gastronomic regions and your guide will be happy to recommend excellent local restaurants. Dining in Sarlat or at a riverside village is very much part of the experience, and arrangements can be made in advance on request.

    • Is this tour suitable for families with children?

      Yes — the Dordogne is a wonderfully family-friendly destination. Prehistoric caves, dramatic châteaux, river landscapes and hands-on markets all tend to captivate younger travellers. Your guide will adapt the pace and content of the day to suit the ages and interests of everyone in your group.

    • Is Sarlat market worth visiting and when does it take place?

      Sarlat's famous market is widely considered one of the finest in France. The main market days are Wednesday and Saturday mornings, when the old town fills with stalls selling truffles, foie gras, cheeses, walnuts and seasonal produce. If your visit falls on a market day, your guide will make sure to include it in the itinerary.

    • What will we see and do on this tour?

      The tour combines the very best of the Dordogne — the medieval streets of Sarlat, the dramatic river valley with its clifftop châteaux, prehistoric sites, and the region's outstanding local food culture. As a private tour, the itinerary can be tailored to your interests, whether that is history, gastronomy, prehistory, or simply soaking up the scenery.

    • How far is the Dordogne from Bordeaux and how long is the journey?

      The Dordogne region is approximately 120 to 150 km east of Bordeaux, around 1.5 to 2 hours by car depending on your destination within the region. All transport is included in your private tour — your driver-guide will collect you from central Bordeaux and return you at the end of the day, so you can simply sit back and enjoy the journey.

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