From Bordeaux: Lascaux and Dordogne Valley Private Tour
Gironde Department, Bordeaux
Take sightseeing tour with a private driver into the Dordogne valley to visit the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, Les Eyzies and Rouffignac.
Prehistoric Cave Art Tour from Bordeaux
Explore Dordogne’s famous prehistoric caves with a private English-speaking driver-guide, ideal for history and archaeology enthusiasts.
Tour Highlights
- Visit the renowned caves of Lascaux, Grotte de Rouffignac, and Les Eyzies
- Discover impressive prehistoric cave art in Dordogne
- Drive along the Vézère River valley and pass the village of Saint-Léon
- View La Roque Saint-Christophe and the Maison Forte de Reignac from the road
Tour Description
Depart from Bordeaux and drive approximately two hours east into the Dordogne region. Your first stop is the Grotte de Rouffignac, known as the Cave of 1000 Mammoths. Travel inside the cave on an electric train to see paintings of horses, aurochs, bison, horned sheep, and mammoths.
Next, visit Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the earliest Cro-Magnon skeletons were discovered. This village offers a convenient spot for a quick lunch.
Continue to the Lascaux International Centre for Cave Art to explore detailed reproductions of the original Lascaux cave paintings.
Includes
- Transportation
- Multilingual driver/guide and translator
- All tolls, parking fees, and fuel
Excludes
- Meals
- Entrance fees
Important Information
- Bring warm clothing as temperatures inside the caves are low
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book this tour for a morning departure to maximize daylight hours. Comfortable walking shoes and a camera are recommended.
