The Best of Bordeaux: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
ID: GYG446999-803670
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Find more than wine on this amble through Bordeaux’s city centre. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this self-guided audio tour.
Want to get to know the best of Bordeaux in 45 minutes? Then join me on this unique audio tour of its city centre where I’ll share my favourite parts of its rich and fascinating history. I’ll take you to some of the main sights like the Bordeaux Cathedral, with its beautiful Gothic architecture, and the famous neoclassical theatre, Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux. But I’ll also show you some tucked away places that aren’t well known. You’ll hear about everything from disappearing monuments and almost-forgotten Roman temples to wild stories of medieval queens and bloody revolutionaries.
Some of the landmarks you’ll see along the way include:
• The Monument aux Girondins
• The Grand Théatre de Bordeaux
• The Bordeaux Cathedral
• The Pey Berland Tower
• The Cailhau Gate Bordeaux
You think Bordeaux is good only for its wine? Let me show you otherwise! Whether it’s your first time in Bordeaux or you’ve been living here for years, this tour is a brilliant introduction to the historic centre.
Highlights
- See main sights and some tucked away places that aren’t well known
- Hear from producer Free Walking Tours Bordeaux, a local tour company
- Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour uses a mobile app. You will need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
It is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It is best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
When the download is complete, you will see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The redstart button will become active when you are at the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next
You will need to use your own mobile device and headphones for this tour. The tour is only available in English
The Monument aux Girondins is our starting point. It’s positioned on the Esplanade des Quinconces, on the opposite end to the river Garonne. Please go to the side of the monument which is next to the tramlines; ie. the side which doesn’t face the esplanade. From there you can start the audio tour!
Getting to the Quinconces is very easy. You can walk or cycle to this location if you’re staying in the centre of town. If you’re coming from further away, you can take either tram C or D to the Quinconces stop. The monument is to the right of the tram station and you will see it as soon as you get off the tram.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
