Bordeaux walking tour

This was an enjoyable way to get a quick background and understand the history snd layout of the city. From here went off on our own to enjoy lunch and explore further

Wonderful tour with a great guide. His knowledge and send of humor made the tour so interesting and entertaining.

We were at the starting point (outside tourist office) in good time but the guide had already departed without us! With the help of the tourist office staff we were able to track the guide and group down, but we were offered no apology or explanation. The guide was very dismissive towards us and all other English speaking participants and we had the distinct impression that he was imparting more information to the French speakers than to the English speakers. We were also aware that he made reference to 'Les Anglais' when he was speaking to the French speakers and that whatever he said made them laugh. Whilst the guide had the demeanour of a French 'Mr Bean' he did not make us laugh, nor did we feel very enlightened by the small amount of information he was able to impart. Generally, the guide placed too much focus on the old buildings to the detriment of other topics such as culture and what makes the contemporary Bordeaux 'tick'. More importantly, he failed to convey his own enthusiasm for, or even interest in, Bordeaux.

My guide Brigitte was spectacular! Extremely knowledgable and well qualified, with years of experience. She also had many wonderful local tips as she had been living in the Bordeaux region for many years.