Bordeaux CityPass
Gironde Department, Bordeaux
Make the most of your visit to Bordeaux with the Bordeaux CityPass. Enjoy free access to numerous museums and monuments and travel for free on the city’s public transportation for 48, 72 or 96 hrs.
Bordeaux Métropole City Pass Overview
The Bordeaux Métropole City Pass offers unlimited public transport and free or reduced access to museums and attractions, ideal for individual travelers exploring Bordeaux.
Highlights
- Unlimited use of Bordeaux’s public transportation system
- Free entry to over 15 museums and monuments
- Choice of city tours: walking tour, boat cruise, or tourist train
- Access to Bassins des Lumières cultural site
- Visit the Cité du Vin wine museum
Description
The City Pass is available for 24, 48, 72, or 96 consecutive hours, starting from first use. It provides free or discounted access to various services and attractions throughout Bordeaux. A practical guidebook accompanies the pass for ease of planning.
Pass benefits include:
- Free entry to more than 15 museums and monuments including Cité du Vin, Bassins des Lumières, Museum of Aquitaine, Fine Arts Museum, CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art, Natural History Museum, Palais Rohan, Pey Berland Tower, and Porte Cailhau
- Unlimited use of tramways, buses, and river shuttles (BatCub) within the TBM public transport network
- One guided city tour of your choice—walking tour, electric mini-train, or boat cruise (advance reservation recommended for some tours)
- Discounts on vineyard excursions, boat trips, and other partner activities
Included Attractions and Services
- Cité du Vin wine museum
- Bassins des Lumières digital art center
- One Bordeaux city tour: guided walk, electric mini-train, or guided boat cruise
- Unlimited urban public transport for selected pass duration
- Porte Cailhau historic gateway
- Saint-Michel Spire
- Fine Arts Museum
- Natural History Museum (Sciences & Nature)
- CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art
- Pey-Berland Tower
- Sea and Marine Museum (permanent exhibition)
- Museum of Aquitaine (currently under renovation)
- Bordeaux Maritime History Museum
- Wine and Trade Museum
- Cap Sciences science center
- Frac Nouvelle-Aquitaine MECA contemporary art space
- Moon Harbour Distillery tour and tasting
Important Information
- The pass is available for adults aged 18 and over
- Validity starts from first activation
- A practical guidebook is included with the pass
- Visits can be booked at the Bordeaux Tourist Office, subject to availability
- Each included attraction can be accessed once per pass
- Public transport and museums are closed on May 1
- Present your voucher at the Bordeaux Tourist Office to collect the City Pass; it is not available for pickup at Cité du Vin
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
To maximize your experience, plan your visits around opening hours and bring your City Pass and guidebook at all times. Booking tours in advance at the Tourist Office is recommended during peak seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bordeaux CityPass includes unlimited access to public transport, free entry to over 15 museums and monuments, and options for city tours like walking, boat, or tourist train.
The Bordeaux CityPass is designed for independent travelers aged 18 and over.
The CityPass is available for 24, 48, 72, or 96 consecutive hours from the time of activation.
Use the CityPass on all public transportation within Bordeaux's Métropole area, including trams and buses.
Yes, the CityPass grants free entry to the Cité du Vin wine museum in Bordeaux.
The pass offers access to a choice of city tours such as walking tours, boat tours, and tourist train rides in Bordeaux.
Yes, activation begins with your first use, starting the consecutive validity period for the pass.
The pass provides free entry to many sites and discounted entry to select museums and cultural attractions in Bordeaux.
Check the official websites of the museums and attractions in Bordeaux for their current opening hours.
Yes, the pass allows unlimited use of public transport and entry to included sites during its validity period.
