Arcachon Bay Full Day Trip from Bordeaux with lunch and Pyla Dune
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Spend a day away from Bordeaux on this Full-day trip to the Bay of Arcachon. On this small-group tour, visit Pyla Dune (Dune du Pyla), the largest sand dune in Europe, and admire the spectacular views from the top, Then your guide will drive you in Arcachon to explain why all the french upper-class built amazing villas in 19th-century with unique architecture in Arcachon. Take some pictures before to lunch the famous oysters or shrimps on the port.
Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol
Minimum age is 4 years old
Pets not allowed
This tour is in english only
What To Expect
Bordeaux
Departure from Bordeaux /Transport time (1 hour)
La Grande Dune du Pilat
Climb the beautiful Pyla Sand Dune
Options
Arcachon Bay Full Day Trip
What‘s Included
Oyster lunch or shrimps (no other food alternative)
Climbing the Sand Dune
Arcachon Winter city sightseeing tour
Professional guide
2 wine glasses
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Pick-up & drop-off from your hotel
French language
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice to have a guide to...
David B,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice to have a guide to drive you around, have a glass of wine on the dunes, and a truly beautiful sea to table lunch. We’d recommend adding some extra dishes on top of the lunch included to get a taste of everything but lovely lunch as well.
A day at the Dunes
ettoreno,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful trip to a wonderful place. Well done to Vicky, our friendly and professional guide who accompanied us throughout the day. The Dunes are a unique experience to climb barefoot. The next little town is beautiful, and the oysters are truly top-notch!
Great Tour Section with Amazing Melanie Tour Guide
DennisR944,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I actually did three tours with À La Franćaise, two of which were led by Melanie Lamaire. Melanie was one of the best tour guides I have ever had. (And I have been to almost half the countries and all the continents on the planet.) Her extremely positive personality was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the sites visited and went above and beyond to make the tours very pleasant and exciting. I would highly recommend using À La Française for your visit to Bordeaux as they have many tours that give you a great flavor for the culture and sites of the area. I would recommend tours with Melanie without hesitation. Profitez-en!
Great time, delicious oysters, recommend!
Leia S,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We really enjoyed our trip to the dune and Arcachon. The dune was a bit of work, but it offered a beautiful, unique view and we had fun relaxing with wine at the top. The oysters were the most fresh I have ever had in my life!! We did, unfortunately, spend more time than we would've liked in the car- due to the distance and traffic. Ibo was good rumored, knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed this, but make note- traffic can be tough!
Thank gods for the stairs 🥰
Deborah B,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well, what a nice break from the lovely wine tours. A perfect day of strolling and a bit of challenging climb to the top of the dunes for an endless view of the French coast of Arcachon. The Playa dunes were much larger than I had imagined. The walk up the dunes was made easier by the stairs. Then we had a lunch of the freshest, and sweetest oysters, virtually right off the boats. Fabian was a very considerate and knowledgeable tour guide. Enjoyed the entire day
Great Day in Arcachon
Christopher H,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Couldn't recommend this trip more! Mel was such a fun guide and her English was exceptional. The views from the top of the sand dune were worth the hike and the little shops had great souvenirs. I wish we had time to walk through downtown arcachon a bit more, but we got a drive through tour, which covered a lot more ground. The lunch at the end was so delicious as we watched our ousters get shucked almost right in front of us! Highly recommend this one.
Climbing the Dune du...
David B,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Climbing the Dune du Pilat was an unreal experience — absolutely breathtaking and unlike anything else. The views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and endless pine forest on the other made it unforgettable. Very cool! Unfortunately, the rainy weather cut our visit to Arcachon short, so we weren’t able to walk around and explore the town. It looked charming from what we saw, and I’d definitely love to come back in better weather
Visit of Arcachon
B6078SOmanond,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience, very pleasant, super good tasting, Marion is very nice, solar explains very well, I recommend this experience
Crazy Weather but great tour
raphaelw376,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice trip. Weather was a little bit crazy but we make the best out of it. I can recommend the tour especially with our tour guide marion. 😀
Let it rain over me
212nadjah,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even if the weather didn't cooperate and poured it out of buckets, marion made the best of it and gave us a unique experience. Thanks for the nice trip! (:
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