A great shame the weather was pretty awful Saturday so curtailed the desire for a walking tour. Sunday was a bit better but disaster - one of main sights we wanted to see was the mirror fountain. Turned out was not in operation because during their protests the militant farmers covered it in animal doo-doo so it is now toxic and can't be used. Hope they are proud of themselves......not. The old city gate structure is a wonder to behold and the trams are amazing. Lunch at the hotly contested futurisic bulding housing the Cite du Vin was very good: very limited menu but perfectly curated for a light lunch with stunning views - weather permitting! We got some relief from the grey clouds but it didn't stop us thoroughly enjoying our visit Bordeaux airport is a wholly different experience - and one that we would not want to repeat.. Fly to Toulouse and hire a car!French Farmer spoled visit!

Sophia shares with you her love to the city. She makes you fill comfortable and enjoy the city at your own pace. When she shows you the hidden gems of the city and tells the stories about its secrets you feel like walking with an old friend. What could be better?

Sophia is an absolute treasure! She's knowledgable, personable, warm and easy to understand. She has the ability to impart lots of great information and history and make it come alive. We spent about 3 hours walking through the Bordeaux City Center and really felt we were immersed in it. I would recommend Sophia in a heartbeat!

Sophia made me feel familiar and fall in love with Bordeaux. She is so kind and clearly knowledgeable and passionate about this city. it’s as if she guides your experience just by listening to you. She also has an incredible foodie guide!!! Highly recommend, whether your a solo traveler like me or with a group.

Sophia enhanced our visit to Bordeaux. She showed us parts of the old city which we may not have found on our own in the short time available to us. She was an informative and knowledgeable guide who understood our needs and interests and adapted her input accordingly.

Sophia is very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was short and sweet. More like a little snippet of Bordeaux. Sophia not only shared historical info with us but current cultural and current matters.

Sophia managed to make it enjoyable eventhough we had rain! Good overview of the city which facilitated our ability to go on our own.

Sophie was an amazingly gracious, knowledgeable and thorough guide. She spoke very good English. The whole experience was like strolling around Bordeaux with your daughter who studied the city’s history. Has a lot of laughs, learned a lot and we were sorry we couldn’t spend more time to visit. We’ll be back. We’ll be taking another tour with Sophie, because it’s Sophie’s Choice to be one of the best guides we’ve ever encountered. Thank you again, Sophie. See you soon.

Sophia is an extraordinary tour guide! She had in-depth knowledge about the history of Bordeaux, its culture, and will customize your tour based on your preferences. She knows the ins and out of what to do & what to see. The pace is wonderful. Most of all, her genuine kind and fun spirit makes the tour so enjoyable. She loves what she does!

Great storyteller, good explanations. Put the city in context. We enjoyed seeing Bordeaux. We are glad we came and glad we spent time with Sophia

Sophia is utterly charming and gives an excellent tour that is both historically and culturally satisfying. Do not hesitate to book her!

We had a fabulous walking tour of Bordeaux with Sophia. An excellent guide, informative and fun. Would thoroughly recommend.

On our first day in Bordeaux, we took the bus and a modern tram into the city center for a three-hour walking (English) tour with Sophia. (Bordeaux is a city of cyclists and pedestrians.) Sophia is a talented and well-informed story-teller and described the origins of Bordeaux and how, historically, it became a major port and a center of commerce. She told us about the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine who had been educated by her father and, in 1137 at the age of 14 when her father suddenly died walking the Camino, inherited a large region of modern day France which included Bordeaux. Married twice, first to Louis VII of France – they were married in the Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux -- and later to Henry II of England, she was Queen of France, Queen of England, imprisoned for 20-some years and, upon her release, demanded to be recognized as Queen of England once more. She lived an extraordinary life filled with twists and turns and was 82 years when she died in 1204. Today, one can see many references to “Alienor” in the city. As we walked the city center, Sophia described the men whose visions and politics created the modern-day Bordeaux with its wide boulevard and other architectural features, its tramway system and its clean, limestone building façades. She told us about the origins of two of the pastries Bordeaux is famous for: cannelés and "dunes blanches chez Pascal." Of course, we had to sample them! Oh my! The three hours passed quickly and when we fondly said our “au revoir,” we felt that we not only had made a new friend but, as well, had acquired a basic knowledge of this bustling city and its history. A very enjoyable afternoon!

The tour was delightful. Sophia was knowledgeable and engaging.also she took the time to make some excellent local excursion suggestions. She did a superb job!

Top end tour, very informative, our group had great fun. Sophia struck the perfect balance of local history communcated in interesting way. Thank you Sophia.

Sophia was a perfect tour guide for our introduction to Bordeaux. Her engaging approach, experience as a longtime resident of the city and knowledge of the region was ideal. We really enjoyed the blend of history and background mixed with contemporary highlights and attractions.

Extremely fun and very informative 3 hour tour of Bordeaux. Sophia was so personable and accommodating! I booked her for our first morning in Bordeaux so I could become more comfortable with the city. She knows so much about the history, the culture, the food and makes it all so interesting. I would love to always have her for my guide. She really becomes a friend! I couldn’t recommend Sophia more highly!

We had a great time. Sophia is so knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time together.

In short, an amazing experience! Sophia’s private walking tour was a fabulous way for us to get to know Bordeaux, from its past to present, including where to buy the best local cakes! We learned so much but in a very personalised, relaxed way, along with gaining insider tips for our time in this beautiful city, and having lots of fun along the way. Sophia obviously has a passion for history that she shared through stories that made the city’s history come alive. She took the time to understand our interests and prior knowledge, which meant she then adapted our tour in keeping with them. We highly recommend discovering Bordeaux with Sophia!

Sophia was a fun, high energy guide. She had good stories about the history of the area. Not as focused on cathedrals and buildings as some, which was refreshing.