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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 Unveiled: The Ultimate Private Walking Experience
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Unveiled: The Ultimate Private Walking Experience
5.0(36)·3 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Traditional Gourmet Food & Wine Tour in Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Traditional Gourmet Food & Wine Tour in Bordeaux
5.0(103)·4 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Prestige Commented Cruise glass of wine and Canelé in Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Prestige Commented Cruise glass of wine and Canelé in Bordeaux
4.2(554)·2 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour
5.0(344)·3 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Bordeaux by the Water commented cruise
Bordeaux
Bordeaux by the Water commented cruise
3.8(13)·2 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Private - Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine
Bordeaux
Private - Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine
4.9(241)·3 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour - 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour - 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch
5.0(331)·9 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Professional - Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour
Bordeaux
Professional - Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour
4.9(219)·2 hours
from$76/ 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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