Uncover Libourne's 13th-century bastide heritage on a private walking tour with a licensed local guide — medieval arcades, a riverside market, and a finale tasting of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion at a curated wine bar.
What to expect
Your guide meets you steps from the gangway and leads you through Libourne's perfectly preserved arcaded Place Abel Surchamp, the fortified Porte du Grand Port, and the ancient wine merchants' quays that once loaded claret for English tables. On market mornings (Tuesday, Friday, Sunday), the central square bursts with Gascon producers — your guide introduces you to the finest. The tour concludes at a hand-picked cave à vins for a guided comparative tasting of Right Bank appellations.
Good to know
Libourne's historic centre is walkable directly from the cruise quay — no transfer needed. Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday are market days; request your preferred date when booking. Pre-book at least 2 weeks ahead as this guide is in high demand on cruise days.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Libourne — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Libourne
- Saint-Émilion: Private Grand Cru Classé Winery Tour & Tasting
- Cognac Distillery Immersion: Artisan Maison Tour & Blending Masterclass
- Saint-Émilion Sidecar Tour: Grand Crus & Hidden Vineyards
- Château de Vayres: Private Guided Visit of a Dordogne River Château
- Dordogne Tidal Bore (Mascaret) Cruise: River Wildlife & Riverbank Villages