Bordeaux city centre from Airport
First of all, Bordeaux Airport is located about 10 kilometres from the city centre and is one of the largest in France.
It is connected to many Spanish cities via Spain, and also at very good prices. In fact, we got plane tickets for less than 30 euros per person.
How? Well, by following our article on how to find cheap flights with uk cheapest Flights .
Basically the options to get from Bordeaux Airport to the city centre are:
- The +1 bus
- Taxis
- Car rental
Note : A train line which arrives at Bordeaux Airport . Until then, we will have to wait.
How to get from Bordeaux Airport to the city centre
I’m going to tell you one by one all the options you have.
1. Bus from Bordeaux Airport to the centre: bus 1+
The cheapest option is the 1+ bus , which leaves right outside the airport. Tickets can be bought from a machine right next to the bus station and cost 1.70 euros .
It is a normal, regular bus: it leaves from Saint Jean Central Station , runs through the city centre and the final stop is at the airport.
Be careful! It makes many stops and it can take you around 30 minutes to get from the city centre to the airport, or vice versa. However, the price is very low.
You can check the schedules and the different stops here.
Another option to get to the city centre is to take a taxi . As you know, it is always an option, especially when there are several of you and you want to get to the city centre more comfortably.
However, like everything else, comfort will cost you around 25-30 euros . There are plenty of taxis right outside the arrivals terminal, so you won’t have any trouble finding one.
Another option we always recommend is to book a pick-up service with Civitatis . They work great and the prices are quite good. You can book a transfer service from Bordeaux Airport to the city centre here.
3. Car rental at Bordeaux Airport
Finally, if your idea is to rent a car to visit more French cities or to get to know the Aquitaine region well, you can rent a car.
Almost all flights are open at Bordeaux Airport.Almost all major car rental companies : Hertz, Sixt, Europcar or Avis.
4. Private transfer with civitatis
Another very comfortable option (and also the one we recommend) if you want to be more relaxed is to book a private transfer service .
In what situations do we recommend it? Well, whether you are several people or you arrive in Bordeaux at night, or if you want to forget about dragging your suitcases around half the city, it is your best option.
In this case, we recommend booking through Civitatis. We always do it with them whenever we can and we have never (ever) had any problems , so we recommend them 100% .
The 4 best free tours in Bordeaux in Spanish
This is the first Free Tour of Bordeaux that we recommend. On it you will discover what to see in Bordeaux such as the Place de la Bourse, the Mirror of Water or the Grand Theatre.
If you didn’t know, until relatively recently, Bordeaux was a rather grey and industrial city, but in the space of 50 years it has become one of the most beautiful in all of France .
And that’s why I really like this Free Tour , because it gives you an overview of all the things you can’t miss in the city. I also recommend that you do it on the first day you arrive in the city.
We recommend that you book the free tour of the centre of Bordeaux here .
2. Free wine tour in Bordeaux
Secondly, we recommend the Bordeaux wine tour .
If you didn’t know, Bordeaux and its region is one of the largest wine producers in Europe , and it is also quite famous for its quality.
During this Free Tour we were told a lot of stories about wine and we walked through the streets of the Chartrons district , one of the most interesting in the city. Also, if you want to try wines afterwards, you can always ask the guide for any recommendations.
Book a free wine tour in Bordeaux here
3. Free gastronomic tour of Bordeaux
You knew we couldn’t leave the food behind, because in Bordeaux the food is outrageous .
On this tour you will be able to try different typical sweets and specialties from the Bordeaux area . What we liked most about the tour is that they take you to different places to try the products. In our case, we loved the noisettines , a kind of sugared hazelnuts.
Plus, if there’s something you really like, you can always buy it.
We recommend the free gastronomic tour of Bordeaux . Don’t miss it .
4. Free tour of mysteries and legends of Bordeaux
For number 4 we have left one of our favorite free tours, the mysteries and legends of Bordeaux .
On this free tour, you’ll discover the best stories and legends about Bordeaux . From the witch hunt by the Inquisition to some of the darkest episodes of the city. And the coolest thing of all is that it’s at night.
Book here the free tour of mysteries and legends of Bordeaux
Are Free Tours Free? Tips on how much to give and some recommendations
I’m sorry to say that even though they are called free tours, they are not actually free at all . You can go on the free tour and decide not to tip the guide, yes, but keep in mind that it is his job after all.
The normal and correct thing to do is to give a small tip to the guide. How much should you give? Well, we usually go for around 10-15 euros per person . Although it depends a bit on what we liked or how prepared the guide was.
As I told you before, free tours are the best option when you go to a city you don’t know. It’s a fantastic option for someone who lives there to tell you a little about the best things to do, some plans, how public transport works…etc.
Well, I hope that this compilation of the best free tours in Bordeaux has been useful to you and that you are encouraged to do one. Not only the free tour, but also Bordeaux, we are sure that you will love it.
