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1 day · Bordeaux itinerary

Bordeaux in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Bordeaux? You can see the elegant old town and taste the wine. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Bordeaux — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Place de la Bourse
  2. 2Old town & cathedral
  3. 3Cité du Vin
  4. 4Wine bar tasting

Morning: the old town

Explore the Place de la Bourse, the quays and the cathedral.

Afternoon: the Cité du Vin

Discover the immersive wine museum and its tasting.

Evening: wine & oysters

Enjoy Bordeaux wine, oysters and canelés.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bordeaux — prices per person.

Bordeaux by Night: Small-Group Walking Tour
Bordeaux
Bordeaux by Night: Small-Group Walking Tour
5.0(30)·1h–1h 40min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Médoc : Food and Wine Day Tour
Bordeaux
Médoc : Food and Wine Day Tour
5.0(43)·7 hours
from$216/ person
via Viator
Private Bordeaux Food Tour: Sunday Market Visit & Gourmet Cruise
Bordeaux
Private Bordeaux Food Tour: Sunday Market Visit & Gourmet Cruise
5.0(17)·4h 30min
from$321/ person
via Viator
Bordeaux Walking Food Tour : History, Wine, Pastries (In English)
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Walking Food Tour : History, Wine, Pastries (In English)
5.0(17)·2 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings
5.0(42)·9 hours
from$630/ person
via Viator
Deluxe Bordeaux Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Cruise Ship Port
Bordeaux
Deluxe Bordeaux Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Cruise Ship Port
4.7(116)·7–8 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
The Ultimate Private Bordeaux Walking Tour with local treats
Bordeaux
The Ultimate Private Bordeaux Walking Tour with local treats
5.0(40)·2–3 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Bordeaux Evening Food Tour with a sommelier
−9%
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Evening Food Tour with a sommelier
5.0(37)·3h 30min
from$108$120/ person
via Viator

Bordeaux in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Bordeaux in one day?
Yes — you can explore the elegant old town and Place de la Bourse, visit the Cité du Vin, and enjoy wine and oysters in a day, as the centre is compact and walkable.
What is the best one-day Bordeaux tour?
An old-town walking tour with a food-and-wine tasting, or a visit to the Cité du Vin, is the most rewarding way to see Bordeaux in a day.
How much does one day in Bordeaux cost?
Budget roughly €40–€80 per person for a walking tour, the Cité du Vin and a food-and-wine tasting — the elegant old town is free to wander.

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