Bassins des Lumières: Matisse & Frida Kahlo Exhibition
Bordeaux, France
From€16
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Free things to do in Bordeaux
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Bordeaux. These experiences are completely free to attend, though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Bordeaux, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
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Free things to do in Bordeaux
La Cité du Vin: Permanent Exhibition + Belvedere
Bordeaux, France
From€23
Bordeaux: VR Experience "Horizon of Khufu"
Bordeaux, France
From€29.50
Bordeaux: Guided Cruise on the Garonne with a Drink and a Canelé
Bordeaux, France
From€19
Bordeaux: Guided Cruise on the Garonne
Bordeaux, France
From€15
Musée du Vin et du Négoce: Entry Ticket
Bordeaux, France
From€10
Bordeaux CityPass
Bordeaux, France
From€22
Bordeaux: VR Experience "Life Chronicles"
Bordeaux, France
From€29.50
Bordeaux: "An Evening with the Impressionists, Paris 1874" VR Experience
Bordeaux, France
From€29.50
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise + Drinks
Bordeaux, France
From€19
Saint-Émilion Village: Half-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
From€95
Médoc: Half-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
From€95
Médoc: Full-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
From€160
Bordeaux: 2.5-Hr Guided Bike Tour
Bordeaux, France
From€37
Saint-Emilion: Guided Wine Tasting Tour + Lunch
Bordeaux, France
From€165
Saint-Émilion Village: Full-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
From€160
Bordeaux: Guided Local Market Food Tour
Bordeaux, France
From€70
Bordeaux: Guided Food Tour & Tastings
Bordeaux, France
From€69
Bateaux Bordelais Lunch River Cruise
Bordeaux, France
From$63.91
ECLIPSO Bordeaux: The Builders' Treasure - In the Footsteps of Egyptian Genius
Bordeaux, France
From€29.50
Musée de l’Histoire Maritime de Bordeaux: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
Bordeaux, France
From€10
1.5-Hour Bordeaux River Cruise with Wine and Canelé Tasting
Bordeaux, France
From$22.08
1.5-Hour Bordeaux Illuminated Evening Cruise
Bordeaux, France
From$33.70
Historic District Bordeaux: Food Tour
Bordeaux, France
From€115
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FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes, there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.