Excursion Bordeaux by vintage side-car tour at Bordeaux

Discover the city centre of Bordeaux in a unique and fun-filled new way during this panoramic sightseeing excursion in a vintage side-car.

Bordeaux, City Centre Tour via Side-Car

Depart the pier aboard a side-car for a scenic and narrated, approximately one-hour ride through the narrow, cobblestone streets of Bordeaux’s city centre, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This distinction recognizes the beauty and unity of style of Bordeaux's architectural heritage, which has developed harmoniously over the centuries and remains remarkably well-preserved to this day.

Chartrons Riverfront, Place de la Bourse, Royal Gate, St. Michel Basilica & Square, Sainte-Croix

Along the way, discover the city’s major highlights, such as the Chartrons Riverfront, where Bordeaux’s wine trade started, 18th-century Place de la Bourse, 15th-century Porte Cailhau (Royal Gate), St. Michel Basilica and its beautiful square, Sainte-Croix District, and Camille Sauvageau Street.

City Hall, St. Andrew Cathedral, Gambetta Square, Grand Theatre, Bordeaux Opera

Other must-see sites include the 18th-century Palais Rohan, now City Hall, 13th-century St. Andrew Cathedral, where Eleanor d'Aquitaine married Louis VII, Gambetta Square, Grands Hommes District, Allées de Tourny, 18th-century Grand Theatre, and the Bordeaux Opera, built by Victor Louis in 1773. During your side-car tour, hear anecdotes about the sites seen en route and enjoy a few short photo stops to capture the beauty of your surrounds. Your side-car tour of Bordeaux’s city centre concludes back at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bordeaux, Chartrons Riverfront, Place de la Bourse, Royal Gate, St. Michel Basilica & Square, City Hall, Grand Theatre, Bordeaux Opera, St. Andrew Cathedral

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 327 yards (about 300 metres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the side-car. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a rain jacket. Guests will be provided with helmet and goggles. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.