Sightseeing Cruises

Combo (Save 8%): 1.5-Hour Bordeaux River Cruise + Cite du Vin Fast Track Entry Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 8%): 1.5-Hour Bordeaux River Cruise + Cite du Vin Fast Track Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-06-06T10:00:00
End: 2026-06-06T18:00:00
Location: Bordeaux

River cruise boat on the Garonne with Bordeaux cityscape in the background.

Guide giving live commentary on Bordeaux river cruise with bridge in background.

Visitors participating in a wine tasting session at Cité du Vin museum, Bordeaux, France.

Visitors at Cité du Vin museum in Bordeaux on a self-guided audio tour with wine tasting.

Open today

10:00am - 7:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.4/5(433)

Craig H

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Entry was smooth organised and simple. We enjoyed the wine themed furniture the audio guide and the opportunity to sit and watch multiple video sessions. The aroma area was particularly interesting. A great glass of wine was had at the top with views over the city. Nice wine shop on site and a souvenir store. All in all a comprehensive experience - would recommend it to anyone visiting bordeaux

Sauge F

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

Très bel accueil et plein d informations touristiques nouvelles données sur la ville, les monuments...c était vraiment un bon moment tranquille et instructif, une belle flânerie fluviale. Merci

Claire G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Very interesting comments. A pleasant boat: a large outdoor upper deck with cozy little tables, or a spacious, air-conditioned lounge with a bar and large windows. I recommend it.

Laure T

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

I thought the guide was really good, and the explanations were very detailed and interesting. It helps you learn a lot about the city of Bordeaux.

Nikhil W

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The Bordeaux river cruise along the Garonne River is a relaxing way to see the city from a different angle, with nice views of landmarks like Place de la Bourse and its reflection on the water. The commentary is informative but can feel a bit basic at times. Overall, it’s a pleasant, easy-going experience—worth it for first-time visitors, especially in good weather.

Alessandra F

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Excellent experience: we were able to book without having a specific time, as we would have been forced to do if we had booked on the website. So, it was an excellent opportunity.

Set sail on a 90-minute guided cruise of Bordeaux, commencing at Ponton d’Honneur and heading towards Place de la Bourse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The cruise is available in French and English and covers historical tales of the city–from as far back as 20,000 years.

Skip the long lines at Cite du Vin and get started on a well-rounded interactive experience related to local blends: crafting, tasting, and vineyard farming.

Learn about global wine culture on a self-guided audio tour, available in 8 languages. End the tour with a curated tasting session and choose from 15 regional pours.

Bordeaux river cruise

90-minute sightseeing cruise

Live commentary (French & English)

Cité du Vin

Fast-track entry to Cite du Vin

Access to permanent exhibitions

Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Chinese, and Portuguese

Access to the 8th-floor viewpoint–Belvedere, with 15 drink options

Headsets

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Claire G
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Very interesting comments. A pleasant boat: a large outdoor upper deck with cozy little tables, or a spacious, air-conditioned lounge with a bar and large windows. I recommend it.
Craig H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Entry was smooth organised and simple. We enjoyed the wine themed furniture the audio guide and the opportunity to sit and watch multiple video sessions. The aroma area was particularly interesting. A great glass of wine was had at the top with views over the city. Nice wine shop on site and a souvenir store. All in all a comprehensive experience - would recommend it to anyone visiting bordeaux
Sauge F
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
Très bel accueil et plein d informations touristiques nouvelles données sur la ville, les monuments...c était vraiment un bon moment tranquille et instructif, une belle flânerie fluviale. Merci
Laure T
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I thought the guide was really good, and the explanations were very detailed and interesting. It helps you learn a lot about the city of Bordeaux.
Robert J
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Well documented and ideal learning experience. Need more than a few hours to go through this fully. Great to have a glass of wine to top it all off

Unlock Bordeaux’s riverside charm and wine heritage in one day with a 90-minute cruise and fast-track entry to Cité du Vin.

Getting started

Begin your adventure at Ponton d’Honneur for the river cruise, where your ticket is validated before boarding. After your cruise, head to Cité du Vin and use your fast-track ticket at the main entrance to skip the lines and start your self-guided audio tour right away.

What to expect

Bordeaux river cruise

This 90-minute cruise along the River Garonne offers a fresh perspective on Bordeaux’s historic and modern landmarks. Glide beneath the city’s iconic bridges and past riverside sights, with live commentary in French and English to enrich your journey.

Features

Live commentary in French & English: Learn about Bordeaux’s history, landmarks, and riverside culture as you sail.

Scenic sightseeing: Glide past iconic bridges like Pont de Pierre, admire the modern Cité du Vin from the water, and see the bustling Port of Bassens.

Cité du Vin

Step into Cité du Vin, a modern museum dedicated to the world of wine, with fast-track access ensuring a seamless start. Your self-guided audio tour lets you explore the permanent exhibition at your own pace, with content available in eight languages.

Features

Fast-track entry: Skip the lines with your priority ticket for a seamless visit.

Self-guided audio tour: Explore interactive exhibits at your own pace, available in eight languages.

Belvedere tasting: End your visit with a wine tasting on the 8th floor, enjoying a 360° panoramic view of Bordeaux.

What to bring

Bordeaux River Cruise

Dress snugly in warm layers as Bordeaux is known to have a chilly twist in the weather.

Bring a valid photo ID if you wish to participate in wine tasting sessions, as age restrictions and local laws apply.

Cité du Vin

Bring a valid photo ID if you wish to participate in wine tasting sessions, as age restrictions and local laws apply.

What’s not allowed

Only guide dogs are permitted; other pets are not allowed.

Accessibility

Bordeaux River Cruise

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Cité du Vin

This experience is suitable for wheelchair users and pram/stroller users.

The entire building is accessible to guests with reduced mobility.

Guide dogs are allowed.

Additional information

Bordeaux River Cruise

Facilities: Restroom available on site.

The cruise is free for children under the age of 5 years.

Cité du Vin

This self-guided tour takes approximately 1 to 3 hours to complete.

It is advised to visit the museum in the morning to make the most of your visit.

Visitors can check real-time and predicted occupancy rates for the Permanent Exhibition on the Affluences website or app.

The museum closes at 4pm on 24 Dec and is closed for visits on 25 Dec.

This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to local laws and age restrictions. Guests must carry valid ID. Please drink responsibly.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption points

Bordeaux Sightseeing River Cruise

Board your cruise at Pontoon of honor.

Address: Quai Richelieu, 33000 Bordeaux, France.

Landmark: Behind the Maison Écocitoyenne.

Get directions to the boarding point

Cite du Vin

Show your ticket at La Cité du Vin.

Address: La Cité du Vin - 1 esplanade de pontac, 33300, Bordeaux.

Get directions to the redemption point