Top Aquitaine Historical Tours

Spend a day sipping French reds and whites in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol wine region. Departing from Bordeaux, visit two chateaux to taste the region’s famous wines and wander the streets of beautiful Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discover the subterranean cellars and winemaking secrets of the Bordeaux wine region on a half-day tour from Bordeaux. Admire sweeping vistas of the picturesque countryside as you travel by air-conditioned coach to prestigious wineries in the appellations of either Saint-Emillion or Mèdoc. Descend into the ancient cellars and see oak barrels of refined wines before marveling at expansive sprawls of vineyards. Pamper your palate with delicious samples of wine and gain fascinating insight into the wines’ delicate flavors and meticulous manufacture.

Saint-Emilion is both a UNESCO-listed town and home to some of Bordeaux’s most famous red wines, and this small-group tasting tour from Bordeaux makes it possible to experience both in one afternoon. Learn the secrets of winemaking and ‘terroir’ on a tour and tasting at a Grand Cru winery; sip wines in a Saint-Emilion wine cellar; and pair fine Bordeaux reds with delicious cheeses and charcuterie at a family-run winery.

Devote a day to the wines and traditions of one of France’s most celebrated wine regions on this full-day small-group tour from Bordeaux. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, criss-cross Bordeaux’s vineyard-covered hills and visit three wineries — a Grand Cru Classé estate in Graves, and two family-run estates in Loupiac or Cerons and Saint-Emilion or Pomerol. Plus, enjoy a walking tour of medieval Saint-Emilion village. Wine tastings, picnic lunch, and glass of crémant included.

Get to know Bordeaux by foot on this walking tour, perfect for first-time visitors to the city. As you stroll between the sites, discover illuminating facts about the city and its history, and enjoy photo stops at highlights such as the towering Monument aux Girondins and handsome Place de la Bourse. Along the way, take in the picturesque Garonne River, amble along the pedestrianized shopping boulevard and check out the splendid Grand Théâtre, a vision of sweeping columns and one of France’s best-known theaters.

Spend an afternoon wine tasting in the French countryside in one of two famous wine regions – St-Emilion or Medoc – during a tour from Bordeaux. On this half-day tour, stop at two charming châteaux to sample the local wines. Nibble on French cheese and cured meats with fresh bread as you sip. Cap off the small-group tour with a mini-class, during which you'll learn some wine-tasting tips from an expert.

Indulge in two top-selling Bordeaux wine tours at a discount with this Bordeaux Super Saver. Enjoy a morning wine workshop in Bordeaux during which you'll sample some of France's most beloved wines from famous wine regions like Côtes du Rhône, Burgundy and the Loire Valley as you nibble on cheese, cured meat and bread. Spend the afternoon visiting two châteaux in nearby St-Emilion for vineyard tours and wine tastings. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide.

Hop aboard a yacht for a cruise down the Garonne River. During your roughly 90-minute experience, you'll pass by some of Bordeaux's prettiest spots, including the elegant Place des Quinconces and the Pond d'Aquitaine, while an on-board guide provides live commentary. You’ll also be treated to a traditional canelé pastry and a glass of Bordeaux wine.

Savor the famous wines of the Medoc region with a small-group wine tasting and chateaux tour from Bordeaux. Travel through scenic hills and vineyards to some of the best-known appellations of the Bordeaux wine region. Sip the full-bodied wines at two wine estates.

Journey back to prehistoric times on this full-day small-group tour of the Dordogne’s historic highlights from Sarlat. Start with a visit to the National Prehistory Museum in Les Eyzies de Tayac to marvel over the world’s largest collection of Paleolithic artifacts. Next, enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Lascaux IV cave, a remarkable reconstruction of the original Lascaux cave, famed for its prehistoric reliefs. Finally, view the original drawings adorning the UNESCO-listed Rouffignac Cave, which dates back over 15,000 years.

Go sightseeing in Bordeaux and discover its wines on a 3-hour walking tour that includes wine tastings along the way. Your guide shares stories about the city and shows you its landmarks as you walk around Place des Quinconces, Quartier des Chartrons, Place Pey-Berland, and the docks. Take breaks at wine cellars and brasseries for four tastings of famous Bordeaux wine appellations.

DISCOVER THE BEST OF BORDEAUX ON THIS TAILORED MADE WALKING TOUR EXCLUSIVELY DESIGN TO SEE THE BEST OF BORDEAUX WITH A FRIENDLY GUIDE & EXPERIENCED GUIDE. We will visit the main sights like the beautiful Gothic cathedral, the famous Water Mirror and the stunning neoclassical theatre; but also some hidden and lesser known places. Get to know the glorious history of this city, some of its secrets, its special gastronomy and rich culture by joining our tour. We are looking forward to showing your our Beautiful City. We can start this private walking tour of Bordeaux from your hotel, if it is located in the center, or in a central point of the city. Keep in mind that if we start the tour from your accommodation, the duration of the tour may be reduced. - By booking a private tour you can design your own itinerary. A guide exclusively for you will explain the history, anecdotes and curiosities of the most iconic places in Bordeaux and those that are most interesting to you.

Through a 60-minute walk, you discover Biarritz and its story told by a local guide who knows all the anecdotes and subtleties.

The wine regions of Saint Emilion and the Medoc produce some of Bordeaux’s finest wines and this full-day tour explores both in one day. Spend the morning visiting the UNECO-listed village of Saint Emilion and learning about the winemaking process at a Grand Cru Classé Chateau, return to Bordeaux for a delicious picnic lunch, then master the art of wine tasting as you tour the wineries of the Medoc.

Discover the secrets of Bordeaux’s world-famous wines and prestigious Grand Cru wines on this small-group afternoon tasting tour from Bordeaux. Follow the Route des Chateaux through the Medoc wine region; enjoy a tour and tasting at a Grand Cru wine chateau and visit a family-run winery to take part in a wine blending workshop or wine and cheese tasting.

Explore the scenic, UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion wine region, and don’t worry about orchestrating the logistics yourself: with round-trip transportation from central Bordeaux via air-conditioned minivan, this tour makes getting around a breeze. During this half-day, small-group outing, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the 9th-century village of Saint-Émilion, a visit to a Classified Growth château, and a tasting of several exceptional wines, plus aperitif snacks.

Discover Bordeaux City as you would never see it otherwise ! Thanks to exclusive Virtual Reality images, you would marvel at the ancient monuments dating from the Romanesque period and the Middle Ages, and understand how the buildings of the past have influenced the urban structure today ! Visits on demand available in French-English-German-Spanish, we can also make it shorter or longer, depending on your wishes and interests : just ask us :D !

Zip past the UNESCO-listed monuments of Bordeaux on a thrilling 2-hour Segway tour. Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then follow your guide on a scenic tour around Bordeaux’s bridges, quays and riverbanks. Glide through Place de la Comédie, soak up the atmosphere in lively Quinquonce Place and weave through the Saint Pierre quarter. Hop off along the way to pose for photos or marvel at city landmarks like the grand Bordeaux Cathedral.

Spend a full day exploring the famous wine regions around Bordeaux with this Bordeaux Super Saver tour to Médoc and either St-Emilion. Visit both smaller family-run wineries and well-respected classified growth châteaux during your tour, learning about Bordeaux wines and wine-making from your knowledgeable guide. Take guided vineyard and wine cellar tours and sample the wines produced at the châteaux, accompanied by local cheese and bread. Take a midday break for a picnic lunch in Bordeaux. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind perspective on Bordeaux—and see many of the city’s top sights in just a short amount of time—on this private sidecar tour. Head to central Bordeaux, meet your guide, and hop into your retro sidecar. Your guide will whisk you around Bordeaux’s key attractions, from the Place de la Bourse and Saint-Michel to the Grand Théâtre and beyond. The itinerary can also be customized, based on your interests.

Biarritz is perhaps most famous for its rolling surf and seaside scenery, but away from the soft sand and white-tipped waves there’s a colorful history dating back centuries. On this walking tour, follow your guide through Biarritz and discover top attractions including Casino Bellevue and Sainte Eugénie church. Along the way, enjoy fine coastal views and learn of the powerful aristocratic families who built the city we see today.

Sample some of the fine wines for which France is famous on this private 9-hour Route des Châteaux wine-tasting tour in St-Emilion from Bordeaux. Travel with your guide through the rolling vineyards of rural France to St-Emilion. Gain insight into the region’s winemaking heritage and learn of famous names including Pomerol and Fronsac. Visit three wine estates with your private guide and blend your own wine during tasting sessions. Enjoy a traditional apéritif among the vines. Then, explore Romanesque churches and cobbled streets in UNESCO–listed St-Emilion.

Visit the city with a passion for history, but also culture, whose goal is to help you discover some of the wonders of this city. A guide who knows how to transmit (also a teacher and comedian) and who always keeps smiling.

With beautiful views over the Nive and Adour rivers, and UNESCO–listed architecture dating back centuries, Bayonne ranks among the Basque Country’s must-see destinations—but exploring independently means missing the city’s hidden secrets. On this small-group walking tour, limited to 10 people, follow medieval streets to ancient defensive walls, and hear the back stories behind top attractions including the Castillo Viejo, 13th-century Bayonne Cathedral, and the Petit Bayonne quarter.