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Fast Track Tickets to Cité du Vin with Self-Guided Audio Tour & Wine Tasting

Tourists exploring the Cité du Vin museum with Fast Track Tickets, enjoying a self-guided audio tour and wine tasting in Bordeaux, France

Visitors exploring the Cité du Vin museum with Fast Track Tickets, enjoying a self-guided audio tour and wine tasting in Bordeaux, France

View of Cite du Vin during Bordeaux Sightseeing River Cruise

Explore wine history on this self-guided audio tour through sensory and interactive exhibitions at the Cité du Vin – a cultural building and space with universal appeal – dedicated to all aspects of wine culture.

Highlights

On this self-guided tour of the Permanent Exhibition of the Cité du Vin, learn about different angles of wine culture and history through civilizations.
This ticket comes with fast-track access and an audio guide available in 8 languages.
The Cité du Vin is a wonderfully unique space to really immerse yourself in the intricacies of wines and winemaking.
Get to know about vineyard farming, wine tasting, and even the artistic elements related to wine.
Enjoy an excellent-tasting glass of wine at the top of the Belvedere and soak up the views of Bordeaux from a 360° viewpoint.

Inclusions

Self-guided audio tour of the new Permanent Exhibition
15 wine options at the Belvedere
Audio guide available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, and Portuguese
Headsets, subtitles, and audio descriptions

Exclusions

Live guide
Temporary exhibition
Meals and other drinks
Hotel transfers and transport

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Ibon

5/5

Dec, 2024

Very interactive and entertaining museum. Free lockers to leave coats or backpacks. Good views from the tasting area

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Alexandra

5/5

Nov, 2024

Extraordinary,interactive,interesting museum within the reach of everyone including children. Through your site I saved more than 3 euros.

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José

4/5

Nov, 2024

It is presented in a very entertaining and educational way the creation of a wine from the beginning until we can enjoy it sitting at the table. We are also introduced to different types of wines that we can find in the world with their characteristics.

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João

5/5

Oct, 2024

An incredible and immersive experience. It reports on various topics and opens your mind to more in-depth knowledge. The staff were also very welcoming.

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Susan

3/5

Sep, 2024

Too many people and waiting to get to some of the smelling globes. Also, no seating at some of the exhibits. A bit touristy. The reviews made it sound so fun. We did learn some facts. I also liked the outside exterior of the museum. The line upstairs for the taste of wine was so long....meh! Then, after recieving the wine, there were no chiars to sit and enjoy it.

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Your Experience

Get ready to experience wine history and culture in the most unique way possible at the modernistic Cité du Vine. Fast-track tickets help you start your wine journey even faster!

A Self-Guided Tour of the Permanent Exhibition

With an audio guide available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, and Portuguese, walk through different parts of Cité du Vine including the Auditorium, the workshop rooms, the gardens, and the main public areas. Pass through the new permanent exhibition to experience an overview of the heart of our building. Learn about the history of wine through different ages and continents, the vineyard cycle, and the terroirs of the world i.e. farming related to vineyards, wine tasting, etc. You’ll see the artistic aspects of wine culture and how it has affected and inspired famous figures as well as everyday life in different parts of the world. Interactive exhibitions really take this guided tour to another level.

Wine Tasting at the Belvedere

End your self-guided visit with a trip to the Belvedere, the 8th floor of the building at 35-meters above the ground. In this location overlooking the river, admire Bordeaux and its surroundings from this 360° perspective. A perfect way to sum up the tour, now it’s time to taste exquisite wine from Bordeaux or the rest of the world and contemplate all the wine knowledge and culture you’ve soaked up.

Operating hours

Cité du Vin

Monday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Know Before You Go

Important Information

This experience is suitable for wheelchair users and pram/stroller users.
The entire building is accessible to guests with reduced mobility, visual and hearing impairments, and intellectual disabilities.
Guide dogs are allowed.

Operating Hours

It's advised to preferably visit the museum in the morning to make the most of your visit. This self-guided tour takes approximately 1 to 3 hours to complete.

Visitors can have real-time access to the occupancy rate of the Permanent Exhibition on the Affluences website or through the Affluences application, which can be downloaded for free on the Apple Store or Google Play. This application will also provide you with the predicted occupancy rate for the upcoming hours.

Closes on 24 Dec at 4pm and closed for visits on 25 Dec.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.