Bordeaux bike tour "The Best of Bordeaux"
Overview
The bikes provided are beautiful Beach Cruisers super comfortable and perfect for the city.
Our groups are limited to 8 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 if there is a risk of showers.
Our reception point has a toilet.
Inclusions
- Bottled water - stainless steel water bottle
- Snacks - canelé tasting offered
- Use of bicycle
- helmets
- presence of a local English and French speaking guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux, Cours Victor Hugo, 33000, Bordeaux France
Stop in front of the big bell, the oldest city gate dating from the 13th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Fleche Saint-Michel, Place Meynard, 33000, Bordeaux France
Discovery of the popular district of the city with the Saint-Michel basilica and the spire which culminates at 114 meters high.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pont de Pierre, 49 quai Richelieu, 33000, Bordeaux France
Passage on the magnificent stone bridge, the oldest bridge in the city to admire the view from the right bank
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parc aux Angeliques, Quai des Queyries, 33000, Bordeaux France
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Darwin, 87 Quail Des Queyries, Bordeaux France
Discovery of Darwin, the eco-district, a surprising and unique alternative place in Bordeaux.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas, 33300, Bordeaux France
Crossing the Garonne by the majestic Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge, a real technological feat that allows boats to enter the port of Bordeaux.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Eglise St Louis des Chartrons, 51 rue Notre Dame Place de Langalerie, 33000, Bordeaux France
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jardin Public, Place du Champ de Mars Cours de Verdun, 33000, Bordeaux France
Tasting break of a local specialty in the magnificent Public Garden of Bordeaux
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monument aux Girondins, Esplanade des Quinconces, 33000, Bordeaux France
Discovery of the monument to the Girondins and its beautiful fountains on the Esplanade des Quinconces
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Theatre, 2 Place de la Comedie, 33024, Bordeaux France
Passage in front of the Theatre, crossing the Golden Triangle and the Place des Grands Hommes.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Place Pey-Berland, 33000, Bordeaux France
View of the Saint-André cathedral, the town hall and the Pey-Berlan tower dating from the 15th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Water Mirror, Place De La Bourse, 33000, Bordeaux France
Passage to the water mirror opposite the Place de la Bourse..
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Porte Cailhau, Place du Palais, 33000, Bordeaux France
Discovery of the magnificent Cailhau gate dating from the 15th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Great local knowledge and friendly guide made this a get to know a bit about Bordeaux experience worthwhile
Great local knowledge and friendly guide made this a get to know a bit about Bordeaux experience worthwhilePersonalised service from Jean Christophe adapting the tour for what we hadn't already seen and taking us to we quite a few places we would never have discovered. Inclement weather meant that the Jean Christophe rearranged for us to go at a better time and gave us lots of useful hints about where...
Personalised service from Jean Christophe adapting the tour for what we hadn't already seen and taking us to we quite a few places we would never have discovered. Inclement weather meant that the Jean Christophe rearranged for us to go at a better time and gave us lots of useful hints about where to go. Great experience - highly recommend.We had a wonderful time on this bike tour!! Great guide …. Very knowledgeable! Definitely interesting & worthwhile ! Good value!!
We had a wonderful time on this bike tour!! Great guide …. Very knowledgeable! Definitely interesting & worthwhile ! Good value!!Jean-Christophe was a great guide … took time to explain all the sites and was very personable. A fantastic way to see Bordeaux
Jean-Christophe was a great guide … took time to explain all the sites and was very personable. A fantastic way to see BordeauxWonderful! We loved this bike tour with Jean Christophe, a very knowledgeable and kind local. We did this as a family of four, with our 11 & 12 year old kids, who also fully enjoyed the tour. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a relaxed way to learn about and cover the many stunning n...
Wonderful! We loved this bike tour with Jean Christophe, a very knowledgeable and kind local. We did this as a family of four, with our 11 & 12 year old kids, who also fully enjoyed the tour. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a relaxed way to learn about and cover the many stunning neighborhoods of Bordeaux.We loved this bike tour. Jean Christoph's passion for Bordeaux was wonderful to experience at first hand. It was the perfect mix of informative and fun. Jean Christophes relaxed attitude made for a really enjoyable afternoon and this tour is not to be missed.
We loved this bike tour. Jean Christoph's passion for Bordeaux was wonderful to experience at first hand. It was the perfect mix of informative and fun. Jean Christophes relaxed attitude made for a really enjoyable afternoon and this tour is not to be missed.