1, 2 & 3 Day Bordeaux Itineraries

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Day 1: The Riverfront & Old Town Landmarks

Morning (09:00 - 10:30)

Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'Eau, Bordeaux, France

Start the morning at Bordeaux's most photographed square and its reflecting water mirror, before the crowds and midday mist cycles pick up.

Tickets: No reservation required; free entry.

Duration: ~30 min - 1 h

Afternoon (13:00 - 15:00)

Cathédrale Saint-André & Tour Pey-Berland, Bordeaux, France

Walk into the old town to visit the free Gothic cathedral, then climb the separate Tour Pey-Berland for panoramic views (pre-booked e-ticket required).

Tickets: Cathedral is free walk-in; Tour Pey-Berland needs a pre-booked timed e-ticket.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Travel: ~15 min walk from Place de la Bourse

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Place de la Bourse 2. Cathédrale Saint-André

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'Eau are free to visit — no pass needed.
• Book the Tour Pey-Berland e-ticket online in advance; there is no walk-up ticket office.

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Day 2: Wine Culture on the Bacalan Riverfront

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Morning (09:30 - 12:30)

La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux, France

Spend the morning exploring the immersive wine-culture exhibition, then head to the 8th-floor belvedere for a 360° view and a included tasting.

Tickets: Timed-entry ticket recommended; included free on the Bordeaux Métropole City Pass.

Duration: ~2 - 2.5 h

Afternoon (14:30 - 16:30)

Garonne river cruise, Bordeaux, France

Take an afternoon guided cruise along the Garonne for a waterside view of the Port of the Moon's UNESCO-listed quays.

Tickets: Advance reservation recommended; departs from the Ponton d'Honneur.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2 h

Travel: ~20 min tram from La Cité du Vin

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. La Cité du Vin 2. Les Bateaux Bordelais river cruise departure

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• La Cité du Vin is confirmed fully included on the Bordeaux Métropole City Pass, with no time-of-day restriction.
• River cruises are run by independent operators (not covered by the City Pass) — prices start from around €19 per adult.

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Day 3: Museums & the Saint-Michel Quarter

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Morning (09:30 - 11:30)

Musée d'Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France

Spend the morning with Bordeaux and Aquitaine's regional history collections, free with the City Pass.

Tickets: No reservation required; free the first Sunday of the month (except July/August).

Duration: ~1.5 - 2 h

Midday (12:00 - 13:30)

Basilique Saint-Michel & Flèche Saint-Michel, Bordeaux, France

Visit the free Gothic basilica, then climb its 230-step bell tower (Flèche Saint-Michel) for the highest viewpoint in the old town — reopened June 2026 after restoration.

Tickets: Basilica is free walk-in; the Flèche is seasonal (April-October, 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00) and free with the City Pass.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Travel: ~15 min walk from Musée d'Aquitaine

Afternoon (14:30 - 15:30)

Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux, France

End the day at Bordeaux's medieval belfry-gate — free to view from the street, or join a pre-booked guided tour to see the bell and old dungeons inside.

Tickets: Interior access is guided-tour-only, reservation required in advance.

Duration: ~30 min (guided visit) or self-paced for the exterior

Travel: ~10 min walk from Basilique Saint-Michel

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Musée d'Aquitaine 2. Basilique Saint-Michel 3. Grosse Cloche

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Both Musée d'Aquitaine and Flèche Saint-Michel confirm free entry for Bordeaux Métropole City Pass holders on their own official tariff pages.
• The Grosse Cloche's guided-tour coverage on the City Pass is unconfirmed — check at the tourist office when booking.

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1, 2 & 3 Day Bordeaux Itineraries

Day 1: The Riverfront & Old Town Landmarks

Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'Eau, Bordeaux, France

Cathédrale Saint-André & Tour Pey-Berland, Bordeaux, France

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 2: Wine Culture on the Bacalan Riverfront

La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux, France

Garonne river cruise, Bordeaux, France

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 3: Museums & the Saint-Michel Quarter

Musée d'Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France

Basilique Saint-Michel & Flèche Saint-Michel, Bordeaux, France

Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux, France

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

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