Bordeaux City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare the official Bordeaux Métropole City Pass against individual tickets — Bordeaux has no Go City or Turbopass product, but does have its own genuine multi-attraction pass.
| Feature | Bordeaux Métropole City Pass | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | €37 (Adult, 24h) | Varies per site |
| Validity | 24h / 48h (€48) / 72h (€56) / 96h (€62) — clock starts at first use, not purchase | Per ticket |
| Public Transport | Unlimited TBM tram, bus & BatCub river shuttle included | Separate ticket needed |
| La Cité du Vin | Included (full access: exhibition + belvedere + tasting) | €23 |
| Musée d'Aquitaine | Included (confirmed free entry for pass holders) | €5 |
| Flèche Saint-Michel (bell-tower climb) | Included (confirmed free entry for pass holders) | €7 |
| Bassins de Lumières | Included | €16 |
| Tour Pey-Berland | Coverage unconfirmed (NEEDS_VERIFICATION) | €9 |
| Grosse Cloche (guided interior visit) | Coverage unconfirmed (NEEDS_VERIFICATION) | €6 |
| Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'Eau | Not needed — always free | Free |
| Cathédrale Saint-André | Not needed — always free | Free |
| Format | Physical card, collected at the tourist office | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | A genuine, official multi-attraction pass run directly by Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions — not Go City, not Turbopass. Confirmed free entry to La Cité du Vin, Musée d'Aquitaine, Flèche Saint-Michel, and Bassins de Lumières, plus unlimited public transport — best for a museum-heavy, multi-day visit. | Best if you're mainly here for the two free landmarks (Place de la Bourse/Miroir d'Eau and the cathedral itself) plus one or two paid sites — the pass's price only pays off once you're visiting several paid attractions. |
| €37 (Adult, 24h) · Bordeaux Métropole City Pass ✓ Verified 2026-09-28 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Bordeaux Métropole City Pass
€37 (Adult, 24h)
💡 A genuine, official multi-attraction pass run directly by Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions — not Go City, not Turbopass. Confirmed free entry to La Cité du Vin, Musée d'Aquitaine, Flèche Saint-Michel, and Bassins de Lumières, plus unlimited public transport — best for a museum-heavy, multi-day visit.
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- Validity
- 24h / 48h (€48) / 72h (€56) / 96h (€62) — clock starts at first use, not purchase
- Public Transport
- Unlimited TBM tram, bus & BatCub river shuttle included
- La Cité du Vin
- Included (full access: exhibition + belvedere + tasting)
- Musée d'Aquitaine
- Included (confirmed free entry for pass holders)
- Flèche Saint-Michel (bell-tower climb)
- Included (confirmed free entry for pass holders)
- Bassins de Lumières
- Included
- Tour Pey-Berland
- Coverage unconfirmed (NEEDS_VERIFICATION)
- Grosse Cloche (guided interior visit)
- Coverage unconfirmed (NEEDS_VERIFICATION)
- Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'Eau
- Not needed — always free
- Cathédrale Saint-André
- Not needed — always free
- Format
- Physical card, collected at the tourist office
✓ Verified 2026-09-28
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're mainly here for the two free landmarks (Place de la Bourse/Miroir d'Eau and the cathedral itself) plus one or two paid sites — the pass's price only pays off once you're visiting several paid attractions.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Public Transport
- Separate ticket needed
- La Cité du Vin
- €23
- Musée d'Aquitaine
- €5
- Flèche Saint-Michel (bell-tower climb)
- €7
- Bassins de Lumières
- €16
- Tour Pey-Berland
- €9
- Grosse Cloche (guided interior visit)
- €6
- Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'Eau
- Free
- Cathédrale Saint-André
- Free
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 4 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-28.
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Checked against 4 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-28.
At least one pass inclusion on this page is not confirmed by the provider's own published information. We mark it as unconfirmed rather than guessing.
Affected: Bordeaux Métropole City Pass × Grosse Cloche
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux Métropole City PassPass details | Bordeaux Tourisme & Congrès (official) | |
| Bordeaux Métropole City Pass × La Cité du VinPass inclusion | Bordeaux Tourisme & Congrès (official) | |
| Cathédrale Saint-AndréAttraction details | Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux (parish, cathedrale-bordeaux.fr) and Bordeaux Tourisme & Congrès | |
| Grosse ClocheAttraction details | Bordeaux Tourisme & Congrès / Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux (official) | |
| La Cité du VinAttraction details | La Cité du Vin (official, laciteduvin.com) | |
| Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'EauAttraction details | Bordeaux Tourisme & Congrès (official) |
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Things to do in Bordeaux
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Bordeaux has its own official City Pass — not Go City, not Turbopass
Extensive research found no evidence Go City or Turbopass operates in Bordeaux. The Bordeaux Métropole City Pass is a separate, official product sold directly by Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions (the city's own tourist office) at visiter-bordeaux.com and its waterfront office.
02. The pass confirms free entry to Musée d'Aquitaine and Flèche Saint-Michel
Both attractions' own official tariff pages independently list Bordeaux Métropole City Pass holders among their free-entry categories — a rare case of the museum's own site corroborating the pass's inclusion, rather than relying on the pass's marketing alone.
03. La Cité du Vin is fully included, with no time-of-day restriction
Some third-party blogs claim Cité du Vin access is limited to "before noon" on the pass — but the pass's own official page states full access to the permanent exhibition and belvedere with no such restriction. The official source is treated as authoritative here.
04. Tour Pey-Berland and Grosse Cloche's pass coverage could not be confirmed
Tour Pey-Berland is run by the Centre des monuments nationaux, a national body separate from the city pass's own published inclusion list, and no independent source confirmed the Grosse Cloche's paid guided tour either way — both are marked NEEDS_VERIFICATION rather than assumed included.
05. Place de la Bourse, its Miroir d'Eau, and the cathedral itself are all completely free
No pass is needed for any of the three — the same free-landmark pattern already documented for Chicago's Millennium Park and Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Taisha.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
A Wine & Museum-Heavy Visit
The Bordeaux Métropole City Pass's confirmed free entry to La Cité du Vin, Musée d'Aquitaine, Flèche Saint-Michel, and Bassins de Lumières — plus unlimited transport — pays off quickly across several paid sites.
A Free Landmark Day
Skip any pass — Place de la Bourse, the Miroir d'Eau, and Cathédrale Saint-André's interior are all free to visit at any time.
Climbing Bordeaux's Towers
Flèche Saint-Michel is confirmed pass-included, but budget separately for Tour Pey-Berland (€9) and the Grosse Cloche's guided tour (€6) — their pass coverage is unconfirmed.
Just 1-2 Attractions
If you're only visiting La Cité du Vin plus one free landmark, individual tickets are likely cheaper than any multi-day pass tier.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and pass-coverage status for Bordeaux's most-visited sites.
La Cité du Vin Guide
Ticket pricing for Bordeaux's flagship wine museum, and confirmed inclusion on the City Pass.
Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'Eau Guide
Confirmed free access to Bordeaux's most-photographed square and water mirror.
Cathédrale Saint-André & Tour Pey-Berland Guide
Free cathedral entry, plus ticket pricing for the separate bell-tower climb.
Grosse Cloche Guide
Free exterior view, and booking rules for the paid guided interior tour.
Things to do in Bordeaux
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is La Cité du Vin included on the Bordeaux City Pass?
Do I need a pass to see Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'Eau?
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