Bordeaux walking tour

Very disappointing. The english knowledge of pir guide was limited. The guide was German and she struggled to find the right words in english. Very limited knowledge about Bordeaux history, could not express herself well and could hardly answer any questions asked.

We were really looking forward to this walking tour, but unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. Our guide seemed knowledgeable and kind, but she was so soft-spoken that most of the group could barely hear her. She often stopped in noisy or crowded spots—next to a tram, or near other large groups—which made it even harder to follow along. She also answered individual questions without repeating the information for the rest of us, which left much of the group out of the loop. As we passed another French-speaking Bordeaux walking tour, we noticed how much more engaging and audible their guide was—it really highlighted the contrast. Our tour ended up running 30 minutes over the scheduled two hours, and we still didn’t feel like we gained a clear sense of the city or its history. For a paid tour, we expected a more professional and engaging experience. This might be more understandable on a free tour, but paying guests deserve guides who are well-vetted and trained to engage with a group effectively. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.

Le guide connaît son histoire, et le rend très bien. Beaucoup de détails intéressants sur l’aspect commercial de Bordeaux qui était une plaque tournantes du sucre aussi. Traiteur des fourrures du Canada. Je recommande sans hésiter.

Our tour was with Alcide who was very knowledgeable about Bordeaux, its history and its culture. He kept the tour lively and interesting alternating between English and French. I could understand the French so I can vouch for his translation and he balanced the two languages very well. We got a good idea of the part of the city he brought us to and had great stories to humanise the city and its people. We really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.