Ponton d'Honneur Garonne Bridge - in front of 24 quai richelieuMeeting 30 minutes before Check-out
Description
!!! FREE: A canelé!!!
Discover Bordeaux from the Garonne!
The Bordeaux Yacht company by Les Bateaux Bordelais welcomes you on board, for a cruise commented by our passionate Guide of 1h30 privileged and unforgettable.
Our passionate Guide will make you appreciate: Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage city in 2007.
Our goal: to give you the keys to Bordeaux from the Garonne but especially the desire to come back one day!
Open your eyes, we'll take care of the rest...
You board close to the water mirror and enjoy the wonderful sight of the city's most illustrious monuments and bridges.
During this cruise, we want to share with you his passion for Bordeaux and its river.
Commented cruise in French and English. Comments on mobile in Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese and Japanese.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 13+)
$17
Child (ages 6–12)
Free
Infant (ages 0–5)
$6
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO
Itinerary
Port de la Lune
Pass by
Discover Bordeaux, a city whose facades are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the Garonne. You will admire up close the magnificent Stone Bridge, Pont Chaban-Delmas, Pont d'Aquitaine. Our passionate guide will tell you the most beautiful stories of the city's history and you will know everything about the environment that surrounds us. You will learn more about the famous Cité du Vin and its atypical architecture.
To combine pleasure for the eyes and taste buds, you will taste Baillardran Canelés and discover their history.
Pont de Pierre
Pass by
Discovery of the Pont de Pierre
Place de la Bourse
Pass by
Discovery of the Place de la Bourse
Porte Cailhau
Pass by
Discovery of the Cailhau Gate
Esplanade des Quinconces
Pass by
Discovery Place des Quinconces
Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
Pass by
Discovery of Jacques Chaban Delmas Bridge
La Cite du Vin
Pass by
Discovery of the Wine City
Pont d'Aquitaine
Pass by
Discovery of the Pont d'Aquitaine
What's included
Included
Shaded upper deck
Offered: Canelé.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Guide
Electrically propelled boat.
Bar open throughout the cruise.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.1
54 reviews
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13
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How it compares in Bordeaux
Starting price $17 is 79% below the typical $83 for tours of similar length in Bordeaux
Excurgo comparison of 404 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO take?
Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO cost?
Prices start at $17 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.
What days does Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
How much does Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay nothing, adults from $17.
Can I cancel Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Ponton d'Honneur Garonne Bridge - in front of 24 quai richelieu. Meeting 30 minutes before Check-out. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, JA, EN, EN, ZH-CN, IT, FR, FR, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 150 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(54)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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U8469MBjudithb
September 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A highlight of our visit
Really interesting information provided by a wonderful bilingual guide as we cruised the Garonne, enjoying the sights of this gorgeous city from a different angle. Well worth the reasonable fee. Included with the ticket: a canelé as we boarded and a glass of wine halfway through (everything in Bordeaux comes with wine!).
5
572kennr
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Boat trip.
A great thing to do. Our guide was lovely. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area. We got a lovely glass of wine on board too. Well worth the money. A very relaxed way to start your day.
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GolfeurPro948
September 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Gastronomy along the water.
Pleasant culinary surprise, this lunch on board. While we expected a lot from the Bordeaux sites seen from the river (we were not disappointed), we enjoyed an excellent meal, beyond our expectations; tasty dishes, well presented and impeccable service in a cozy atmosphere and excellent comfort. Very good mention to the server who also had good sommelier knowledge.
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perrotingrid
September 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Disappointed
A beautiful ride, but a big disappointment regarding the brunch
We had received this brunch cruise as a gift for my husband's birthday and we were delighted to share this moment as a group of four. The departure from Angoulême went very well: parking easy to find, pleasant welcome, and magnificent setting with perfect weather. The walk along the docks was really nice. It is a shame, however, that there was no explanation or commentary during the cruise to introduce us to the places we were discovering.
On the other hand, the big negative point concerns the brunch.
On the first trip to the buffet, we found several things very good: cucumber salads, pearl couscous, tomato-mozzarella, deviled eggs, cold cuts, cheeses, bread, pancakes, pastries, tart, fruit salad… Everything seemed rather decent.
But when we wanted to go back for more, the buffet was almost empty. No more pastries, very little cheese, only a few pancakes put out while a dozen people were already waiting in line. We had the impression that the buffet was absolutely not sized for the number of people present on board.
For a service advertised at $55 per person, we really expected a much more generous brunch and, above all, to be able to serve ourselves normally. We also felt that several brunch staples were missing: scrambled eggs, bacon, lard, dairy products, etc.
Another point that disappointed us: the lasagna had an odor that seemed strange to us and a taste that stung in the mouth. We therefore preferred not to eat them.
In the end, the trip and the setting were very pleasant, but we unfortunately left disappointed and with the feeling of not having had a brunch that lived up to the price paid. At $55 per person, we expected a much more complete service and, above all, not to have to rush to serve ourselves for fear that there would be nothing left.
It is really a shame, because the concept is very nice and the setting is magnificent, but the catering part is clearly something that needs to be reviewed for us.
Operator response
Bonjour,
Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de nous faire part de votre expérience.
Nous sommes sincèrement navrés pour ces désagréments.
Afin que nous puissions échanger à ce sujet, pourriez-vous nous transmettre vos coordonnées (ou nous contacter directement) par mail à communication@lesbateauxbordelais.com s'il vous plait ? Vous pouvez également nous laisser un numéro de téléphone si vous préférez que nous vous rappelions.
Encore toutes nos excuses pour cette déception, qui ne reflète en aucun cas la qualité de nos services.
Bien cordialement,
L'équipe des Bateaux Bordelais
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perynm2015
September 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Like a bob about on a boat
Fab hour and a half spent Rory was excellent as the guide and all crew members were efficient and amiable
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G799JAstephanec
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect
Very good, very successful experience
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fabiennerO3272TS
July 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
July 2026 cruise
Super interesting. Nice guide
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JoaquinT1965
July 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Error corrected.
They had to change my boat to an hour later, but the excursion was no longer being conducted in Spanish. I mention it to them and they refund my money on the spot. Thank you.
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anitaaX9060JS
July 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
No-show UNESCO.cruise
The boat never showed up. We were at the correct meeting place 30 minutes before and waited until 20 minutes after the scheduled meeting place. Fortunately there was another guided cruise leaving an hour later and that company allowed us to take their cruise. It wasn't UNESCO. I tried contacting UNESCO twice thar day before giving up, but still have not heard from them. The cruise we ended up taking wasn't super great but it was nice to get to be on a river cruise and see the sites from that perspective.
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KrissAUS
July 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
First and foremost a tour in French
We booked this as a tour with a guide, in English. It was in fact a tour in French and English, and to us it appeared the French explanations were longer. Also it was hard to know when the guide was changing over to English because I zoned out so much during the lengthy French commentary. Unfortunately it became boring for us. As an aside, I am not sure why UNESCO is in the description. There was no real focus on this that I picked up. The guide was good and spoke excellent English. It would have been a better tour for us if the English commentary didn’t seem like an add on. Otherwise, boat and crew good.
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