About this tour
The Bordeaux Metropole pass unlocks over 20 museums, galleries and guided experiences across the city and surrounding regions, available for 48, 72 or 96 hours. Skip queues at major institutions like Cité du Vin and Bassins des Lumières, explore maritime history, contemporary art collections, and venture beyond the city centre to medieval Blaye and coastal Arcachon. Public transport links make moving between sites straightforward. Collect your pass at the Tourist Office and activate it when you first use it.
Highlights
- Cité du Vin wine museum and Bassins des Lumières light installations
- Fine Arts Museum and three contemporary art venues
- Guided tours of Saint-Émilion underground and Blaye Citadel
- Maritime and customs museums plus Moon Harbour Distillery
- Arcachon bunker tour and coastal excursions included
What to expect
This pass functions as a cultural all-access ticket across Bordeaux proper and day-trip destinations. You'll move between grand civic buildings like Palais Rohan and smaller specialist collections—wine heritage, maritime trade, contemporary installations—at your own pace. Guided tours (Saint-Émilion, Blaye) run on schedules; check availability when you collect your pass. Most venues are accessible via public transport. Physical demands vary from gentle museum walks to modest coastal exploration. Winter months (November–March) may see reduced hours or temporary closures; plan accordingly.
Good to know
Activate your pass at first use, not collection. Pick it up at Bordeaux Tourist Office (12 cours du 30 Juillet) with your voucher. Food and transport aren't included. Some sites close 25 December and 1 January. Check opening hours for shoulder seasons.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.