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Bordeaux Medieval Tour Explore Gothic Architecture and History
Bordeaux
About
Get immerse in the medieval heart of Bordeaux, often overshadowed by its 18th-century heritage. The tour unveils forgotten stories and hidden places, such as the mummy crypt of Saint-Michel and the former cemetery at Place Meynard. Discover the traces of medieval daily life, through preserved timber-framed houses and narrow streets. The tour highlights the role of guilds and river trade, which fueled Bordeaux’s prosperity in the Middle Ages. It shows how the city was a crossroads where faith, power, and commerce intertwined, from churches to fortified gates. By following in the footsteps of the Dukes of Aquitaine and Eleanor, it brings to life historic figures who shaped Europe’s destiny. Th...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live-tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Basilique Saint-Michel
Please wait for the guide in front of the door of the building.
Return
Pey Berland Tower
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Begin at the Basilica of Saint-Michel, a Gothic masterpiece with its soaring spire, chapels funded by medieval guilds, and the mysterious crypt of mummies. Explore Place Meynard, once a bustling cemetery at the heart of local life, then wander through narrow streets lined with timber-framed houses, including the city’s oldest home on Rue Neuve.
Pass through the majestic Porte Cailhau, both gate and triumphal arch, once leading to the Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine. Visit Saint-Pierre Church, where religion and river trade met, and admire the Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux’s medieval belfry symbolizing civic power. Along Rue du Mirail, feel the authentic atmosphere of medieval urban life.
The tour concludes at the Cathedral of Saint-André and Pey-Berland Tower, where the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine unfolds—a queen whose marriage reshaped the destiny of France and England. This immersive journey reveals Bordeaux as a city of faith, commerce, power, and legends.
Bordeaux Medieval Tour Explore Gothic Architecture and History
Bordeaux
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$118.50
Price varies by group size
About
Get immerse in the medieval heart of Bordeaux, often overshadowed by its 18th-century heritage. The tour unveils forgotten stories and hidden places, such as the mummy crypt of Saint-Michel and the former cemetery at Place Meynard. Discover the traces of medieval daily life, through preserved timber-framed houses and narrow streets. The tour highlights the role of guilds and river trade, which fueled Bordeaux’s prosperity in the Middle Ages. It shows how the city was a crossroads where faith, power, and commerce intertwined, from churches to fortified gates. By following in the footsteps of the Dukes of Aquitaine and Eleanor, it brings to life historic figures who shaped Europe’s destiny. Th...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live-tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Basilique Saint-Michel
Please wait for the guide in front of the door of the building.