What to book before going to Bordeaux

The Bordeaux base has 15 stops. Booking ahead is required at 1 of them and advised at 0. The rest you can walk up to.

Data checked on November 3, 2026

Book these before you travel

  • Grand Théâtre

    Book ahead

    Visits inside are guided. They are booked through the tourist office website or by phone.

    Hours not confirmed. Check the official site.

    Source: Opéra National de Bordeaux, checked November 3, 2026

No booking needed

Turn up when it suits the day.

  • Place de la Bourse and Miroir d'eauFree
  • La Cité du Vin
  • Saint-André Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower
  • Place des QuinconcesFree
  • Saint-Michel Spire
  • Porte Cailhau
  • Musée d'Aquitaine
  • Bassins des Lumières
  • Marché des CapucinsFree
  • Musée des Beaux-Arts
  • Musée national des Douanes
  • Jardin Public
  • Rue Sainte-CatherineFree
  • Garonne quays and Promenade CorajoudFree