Tours/Bordeaux/Bordeaux Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Viator · Private tour

Bordeaux Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Bordeaux1 hour

Description

Bordeaux spent 300 years getting rich on wine, then spent another 50 making sure the architecture matched — it worked. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through central Bordeaux on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to the Grand-Théâtre, Grosse Cloche, and Place de la Bourse — three landmarks that trace the city from its medieval gates to its 18th-century golden age • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Works for families, couples, and friend groups; photo challenges at the Miroir d'Eau make the riverfront more competitive than it looks Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English, French, and Italian. Bordeaux's reflection pool is the most photographed puddle in France — your phone will explain why it exists.

Tour Options

Bordeaux Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Highlights

Learn about town stories, history, and local legends
Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want
Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore required (iOS and Android supported)
Points and scoring system — compete with your group
Self-guided city tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks
Clear hints and map guidance — so you never get stuck or lost

What's included

Included
Learn about town stories, history, and local legends
Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want
Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore required (iOS and Android supported)
Points and scoring system — compete with your group
Self-guided city tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks
Clear hints and map guidance — so you never get stuck or lost
Not included
A Smartphone is required and not provided. Fully charged with active data connection (internet)
No live guide: The tour is 100% self-guided – no one will be meeting you at the starting point
This is not an audio guide

Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
  • Technical requirements: You will need a fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection
  • Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going on the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
  • Entrance fees are not required for the game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
  • If you need more than 15 tickets just do another booking on the same day

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