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Free audio walking tours of Bordeaux
Itinerarly has 3 self-guided audio tours of Bordeaux, France, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Bordeaux Express
Water Mirror and Cathedral
- Place de la BourseWelcome to Place de la Bourse, current jewel of 18th-century Bordeaux classical architecture. Designed by King's architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, this royal square symbolizes Bordeaux opening up to the river and the world.
- Saint-André CathedralYou are standing before the Saint-André Cathedral, a monument steeped in history where Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future King of France, Louis VII, in 1137. This Gothic cathedral impresses with its dimensions and magnificently carved Royal Portal.
- Grosse ClocheThe Grosse Cloche is one of the few remains of Bordeaux's medieval ramparts and one of its most beloved symbols. This 15th-century city gate once served as the belfry for the former town hall.
Bordeaux Classics
Quinconces, Bourse & Saint-Pierre
- Place des QuinconcesWelcome to Place des Quinconces, the largest square in France and one of the vastest in Europe. Its name comes from the staggered (quinconce) arrangement of the trees lining it.
- Place de la BourseWelcome to Place de la Bourse, current jewel of 18th-century Bordeaux classical architecture. Designed by King's architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, this royal square symbolizes Bordeaux opening up to the river and the world.
- Saint-Pierre QuarterYou are entering the Saint-Pierre Quarter, the spiritual and historical heart of Old Bordeaux, where the Gallo-Roman port once stood. This labyrinth of medieval streets with names evocative of old trades, such as Rue des Argentiers, is now full of restaurants, wine bars, and designer boutiques.
- Pey-Berland TowerThe Pey-Berland Tower is one of the most iconic monuments in the Bordeaux landscape. This isolated bell tower of the cathedral was built in the 15th century at the request of Archbishop Pey Berland.
- Porte CailhauPorte Cailhau, erected in 1494, is a true Renaissance jewel. This monumental triumphal arch once served as the city's main gate and celebrated Charles VIII's victory at the Battle of Fornovo.
Complete Bordeaux
River, Wine & Historic Center
- Place de la BourseWelcome to Place de la Bourse, current jewel of 18th-century Bordeaux classical architecture. Designed by King's architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, this royal square symbolizes Bordeaux opening up to the river and the world.
- La Cité du VinLa Cité du Vin has become Bordeaux's modern architectural emblem, a true futuristic cathedral dedicated to universal wine culture. Its bold design, all curves and golden reflections, evokes the movement of wine swirling in a glass or the swirls of the Garonne flowing at its feet.
- Pont de PierreThe Pont de Pierre is the first bridge ever built to connect the two banks of the Garonne in Bordeaux. Commissioned by Napoleon I in 1810, it was completed in 1822 after titanic works made difficult by the river's strong currents.
- Grosse ClocheThe Grosse Cloche is one of the few remains of Bordeaux's medieval ramparts and one of its most beloved symbols. This 15th-century city gate once served as the belfry for the former town hall.
- Saint-Michel BasilicaThe Saint-Michel Basilica is the beating heart of Bordeaux's most multicultural and lively neighborhood. This 14th-century Flamboyant Gothic building impresses with its isolated 114-meter spire, the tallest in southern France.
- Jardin PublicThe Jardin Public has been a true haven of peace and Bordeaux's green lung since its creation in 1746. This 11-hectare English-style garden, designed by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, is classified as a 'Remarkable Garden'.
- Chartrons QuarterThe Chartrons district is the former historical stronghold of Bordeaux wine merchants, where barrels were once stored before being shipped down the river. Today, this neighborhood has retained a chic, bohemian village atmosphere, particularly along Rue Notre-Dame.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of Bordeaux?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Bordeaux: Bordeaux Express (3 stops, about 1 h); Bordeaux Classics (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete Bordeaux (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the Bordeaux audio tours visit?
- Stops include Place de la Bourse, Saint-André Cathedral, Grosse Cloche, Place des Quinconces, Saint-Pierre Quarter, Pey-Berland Tower, Porte Cailhau, La Cité du Vin, Pont de Pierre, Saint-Michel Basilica.
- How long does a walking tour of Bordeaux take?
- The Bordeaux tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Bordeaux?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.
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