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Bordeaux river cruise, Circuit UNESCO

2 Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Description

The UNESCO excursion by Bordeaux River Cruise consists in a 1h15 guided boat tour on the Garonne River, taking in the city's waterfront, including the Pierre Bridge, the Chaban Delmas Bridge, the Cité du Vin and the Aquitaine Bridge.

Access & Transport

Boarding is at the Bordeaux River Cruise and starts 15minute before departure time. The address is 24 Quai des Chartrons and the Tram stop CAPC Musée d'Art Contemporain (line B) is only 100m away. Only the Sicambre boat is accessible to wheelchair users and the UNESCO cruise is operated by La Sardane boat.

Instructions & Recommendations

Note that advanced booking is strongly recommended and departure is only assured above 20 passengers. We suggest combining this activity with a visit of Place des Quinconces, of the Jardin Public or Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror.

Meta review

The reviews are positive: the view is enjoyable provided it doesn't rain and the commentary (done both in French in English) serves as a good intro about the key monuments and the city itself. Negative comments mostly relate to the lack of view in bad weather and the boat being crowded on certain days during the peak season, which makes it difficult to hear the guide's commentaries.

Environmental & Social

Boats run on fossil fuels. Neutral from a social perspective.

Conclusion

The UNESCO excursion by Bordeaux River Cruise is an enjoyable way to discover part of the city, its main bridges and the silhouette of the Cite du Vin. We think 1h is quite rushed and that Bordeaux is better discovered on foot - especially as the river doesn't meander through the city and the quays are quite wide so you won't be very close to the buildings of the Vieux Bordeaux. Notwithstanding that, it is a good option to consider if the concept appeals to you.

Key positive

Unique perspective of the city's skyline and some of its main monuments and bridges

An efficient overview of the city for those (very) short on time in Bordeaux

Key negative

The experience is highly conditional on the weather

Can be a bit crowded on the boat

Suitability

Good for all ages. The boat that operates this specific tour is not accessible to wheelchair users.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
Food
Tasting of Canelés de Bordeaux Baillardran
Drinks (non-alc.)
water
Timing
Duration of visit
Tours starts at 11h00 and 14h45 and last 1h15mins. On weekends there is a 16h30 departure as well

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours
Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY10:45 - 12:15

SUNDAY10:45 - 12:15

Period 2

MONDAY14:30 - 16:00

TUESDAY14:30 - 16:00

WEDNESDAY14:30 - 16:00

THURSDAY14:30 - 16:00

FRIDAY14:30 - 16:00

SATURDAY14:30 - 16:00

SUNDAY14:30 - 16:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€16
Adult
13 - 64
€16
Child
5 - 12
€5
Infant
0 - 4
€0

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