Soak up the dramatic views across Bordeaux as you take part in an exclusive wine-tasting workshop in english at the iconic Cité du Vin Museum. Delve into Bordeaux's wine-making tradition with a sommelier as you sip wine, savor local cheeses and cold cuts, and admire the views from the belvedere. Arrive at Cité du Vin after the museum closes to the public and meet your sommelier. Make your way up to the iconic belvedere area and be greeted by the spectacular 360° views across Bordeaux from a height of 35 meters.  Marvel at the magnificent chandelier made out of 3,500 wine bottles that stretches overhead as your group gathers around the ten-meter-long oak counter. Then, your sommelier will begin the wine-tasting workshop and introduce you to Bordeaux's wine-making history. Get an in-depth view of Bordeaux's wine production and culture while indulging in four locally produced wines paired with cheeses and cold cuts. Savor selected wines from the East Bank, West Bank, and Entre-Deux-Mers areas, as well as a sparkling Bordeaux crémant. With your sommelier, train your sense of sight, smell, and taste to pick up on the subtle notes unique to each wine and area. Learn how to describe the sensations and even how to identify ingredients and production techniques. Cité du Vin tells the story of wine with immersive galleries and wine-tasting workshops. GetYourGuide is partnering with Cité du Vin to bring you a once-in-a-lifetime wine-tasting experience in the heart of France's wine country, showcasing Bordeaux's world-famous appellations and proud winemaking tradition.

Enjoy the standing itinerary of La Cité du Vin, covering 18 exhibits on the theme of wine. Skip the line to enter, and then spend around 3 hours making your way through the exhibits with the aid of a hand-held companion, a digital guide available in 8 languages. At the end of the tour, head to the 8th floor and its belvedere, where you'll have a 360-degree, panoramic view of Bordeaux and the surrounding area. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine at a tasting session, choosing from a regularly renewed selection of 15 world wines. After your visit you can browse the on-site boutique, and visit the wine cellar with a vast international selection, the restaurants (with one on the 7th floor offering a panoramic view) and also the reading room.

Discover the wines and scenic waterfront of Bordeaux on a 1.5-hour wine tasting cruise, and marvel at 18th-century façades, Stone Bridge and other romantic bridges, and busy ports from the River Garonne. Explore the Chartrons district from the Garonne River. Climb aboard the pleasure electric drive boat Sirius at Les Bateaux Bordelais landing stage (Quais des Chartrons) in the city center. Set sail at 6:45 PM, and cruise by the historic façades of the Unesco-listed Port de la Lune with the romantic Stone bridge, and modern district of Bacalan with th eCité du Vin museum. Pass under the lift bridge of Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas, and continue past the Pont d’Aquitaine (Bordeaux' Golden Gate). Once you have sailed past the village of Lormont, the boat will turn around and cruise back to the city center from the port zone of Bassens. Along the way, taste different wines representative of the regional vineyards of Bordeaux, all served with typical aperitifs, cheeses, snacks and a local Canelé. Learn the history of Bordeaux and its river and wine trade. Then, return to the quay for an approximate 8:30 PM disembarkation.

Discover exhibitions that combine cutting-edge technology and artistic creation with tickets to an immersive experience at Bassin des Lumières in the center of Bordeaux. Explore the largest digital art center in the world located in a Second World War German submarine base. Enter Les Bassins des Lumières, a place filled with history, which was a submarine base dating from the Second World War before being transformed into a space dedicated to digital art. Explore 6 spaces, including The Cube which highlights artists who specialize in immersive art. Feast your eyes on contemporary works in this soundproofed and insulated area. Witness masterpieces from around the world leap out of their frames, transforming into experiential projections. Get access to 4 different 110-meter-long pools of water with 90 video projectors at Les Bassins des Lumières, fittingly translated as “the pools of light”. Walk amongst dazzling colors, observe reflections in the water, and make out a path between light and shadow. Live an experience that will appeal to your senses and emotions. Marvel at the spectacular program developed through innovative technology, catering to audiences of all backgrounds.

From the quai des Chartrons, climb aboard a pleasure boat in Bordeaux and cruise along the waterfront for a unique perspective of the beautiful city. Listed by Unesco as an inhabited historic city of outstanding urban and architectural value, the port city of Bordeaux has more protected buildings than any other city in France except Paris. You will pass under a vertical-lift bridge spanning the River Garonne and continue to the Pont d'Aquitaine. While on board, enjoy a sit down menu of delicious French food, including a starter, main course and dessert. The boat will turn around after the Port of Bassens and return to the pier in Bordeaux at approximately 2:00 PM. Each dish is prepared on board by the Chef and his team.

The Bordeaux Métropole City Pass is available for 48 or 72 hours, consecutively, for individual travelers, and offers free or reduced-price access to services and attractions. The validity of the card begins with the first use. A practical guidebook is provided with the card. Benefits and Privileges with 48 and 72-hour Passes • Enter the Cité du Vin before 12:00 (€5 extra after 12:00) • The Bassins of Lights entrance • 1 city tour of your choice: the touristic train, the open-top bus or the guided walking tour • Free entry to 15 museums and monuments  • Unlimited access to the public transportation network (tramway, bus, river shuttle) • Many other discounts

See the sights of Bordeaux from a different perspective on a guided jet ski ride along the Garonne River. Discover some of the historic waterway's hidden treasures, and get a rush of adrenaline along the way. Benefit from the services of an instructor who will ensure your safety and describe what you will see. Get tips on how to operate the jet ski for the best experience. Depart from the center of Bordeaux and drive to Place de la Bourse to see the Miroir d'eau, the world's largest reflecting pool. Be impressed by the city's wealth of bridges, castles and monuments on the way. 

Get to know Bordeaux at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the scavenger hunt tour on your mobile device, use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Bordeaux's most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team work to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the tour. As you walk through the city, enjoy the flexibility to pause your game at any time to take a break, snap photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day. Your route includes the Bordeaux Cathedra, Porte Dijeaux, Notre Dame, and the Opera National de Bordeaux. Continue on to Place des Quinconces, Place de la Bourse and Place Camille Julian. Stop at Portes Cailhau and Bourgogne, and end with a stop at the mysterious Grosse Cloche.

Transform the way you travel and make it as much about the people you meet as the places you see. Get a welcome to Bordeaux from a local eager to share all the tips to help you make the most of your stay. Meet at your hotel or accommodation and get familiar with the neighborhood. Learn insider tips, such as the best places to eat, buy groceries and the easiest ways to get around. Alternatively, arrange to meet at a central landmark or intersection to start your walking tour. Hear about the top things to do, customized to your interests. By the end, you will feel more comfortable navigating the city with all the information you need.

Enjoy Bordeaux's highlights as they are lit at night and soak up the nighttime atmosphere in this marvelous city. Savor a sweet local Cannelé pastry along the way. Exploring amazing landmarks, understand more about the history behind them, and find old touristic squares all lit and shining. Take in the nightlife in a city that doesn't sleep.