Classic Bordeaux: France’s Most Elegant City Audio Guide
Follow Bordeaux’s journey from a sleeping beauty to an architectural masterpiece on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Bordeaux.
Once dubbed ‘the Sleeping Beauty,’ Bordeaux has transformed remarkably into a vibrant, modern metropolis while preserving its classical charm. Best known for its wine and grand architecture, it’s an elegant city that’s rich in history.
On this walking tour, you’ll journey through the different epochs that shaped Bordeaux into the stunning city it is today.
Equipped with insights into Bordeaux's medieval origins, renaissance, and modern vibrancy, you’ll be ready to explore its charming alleys further, indulge in its culinary delights, and immerse yourself in its cultural treasures at your own pace.
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Classic Bordeaux: France’s Most Elegant City Audio Guide
What's included in Classic Bordeaux: France’s Most Elegant City Audio Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Begin your tour at the Miroir d'eau, a stunning reflective pool that creates mirror-like images of the surrounding architecture. Learn about its significance as a modern symbol of Bordeaux’s blend of tradition and innovation.
Place de la BoursePass-by Only
Move on to Place de la Bourse, a grand square that epitomizes Bordeaux’s prosperity and elegance. Discover its history as a symbol of the city’s economic power and architectural beauty.
Musee national des douanesPass-by Only
Visit the Musée National des Douanes, housed in the iconic Place de la Bourse. Learn about the history of customs and trade in Bordeaux, which has been a major port city for centuries.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphones and headphones (please bring your own)
- Entry into museums and attractions mentioned along the way
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour starts next to the Miroir d'eau, Bordeaux's reflecting pool, located on the riverfront of Bordeaux. Be sure to be standing just next to the railing barrier of the riverfront
End Points
- The tour ends at Porte Dijeaux.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
