Escape Bordeaux on a private shore excursion to the beautiful seaside resort of Arcachon, located on the Atlantic coast. Enjoy pickup directly from your cruise ship and travel in comfort aboard a premium minivan with an English-speaking guide. Discover Arcachon Bay, famous for its oyster-farming traditions, sandy beaches, and mild climate. Visit local oyster huts and enjoy a tasting of fresh Arcachon oysters paired with white wine (alternatives available). Your guide will suggest a seaside restaurant for lunch, perfectly matched with Bordeaux wines. In the afternoon, choose how to personalize your experience: climb Europe’s largest sand dune, the Dune du Pilat, enjoy free time in Arcachon, or take a private boat ride on a traditional Pinasse to explore Bird Island and oyster farms. This flexible, small-group tour offers the perfect mix of nature, gastronomy, and coastal charm before returning to your cruise ship.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
Today leave the bustle of Bordeaux on this astonishing day tour and head towards this land locked sea known as “The Arcachon bay” where fresh oysters and the Dune of Pilat will be on your program. In the morning, we will come and pick you up directly at your Cruise ship in Bordeaux. Meet your English-speaking driver/ tour guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day.
Excurgo comparison of 401 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Arcachon and Pilat Dune: Private Bordeaux Shore Trip lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $406 per person for this Bordeaux experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in Bordeaux. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 8 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arcachon and Pilat Dune: Private Bordeaux Shore Trip | 8 hours | — | $406 | |
 Private Day Trip to Arcachon Boat Cruise Oysters Dune du Pilat | 9 hours | — | $857 | View |
 From Bordeaux Arcachon Bay and Dune du Pilat Day Trip | 6 hours | 5.0 (1) | $278 | View |
 Dune of Pilat, Oysters and Arcachon ! What else? | 6 hours | 5.0 (61) | $147 | View |
 Arcachon Day Trip from Bordeaux: Pyla Dune & lunch incl. oysters | 6h 30min | 4.7 (104) | $186 | View |
 Private Tour in Dune Du Pilat and Oyster Village | 6 hours | 5.0 (2) | $335 | View |
 Shore excursion d'une journée à St-Emilion & visite des vignobles | 8 hours | — | $564 | View |
