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Half day at the Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Bordeaux
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, French
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Escape to Arcachon Bay for a half-day adventure. Discover oyster farming with a local guide, enjoy a tasting, and conquer the stunning Dune of Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Embark on a 100% summer day and discover what makes the Arcachon Bay unique: its oysters and the famous Dune of Pilat.


If you want to escape the city for half a day, this tour is for you. With a certified local guide from Bordeaux, you will head towards the Arcachon Bay, one of the must-see attractions in the Bordeaux region.


You will learn everything about oyster farming in the region. You will stop at a local producer for a tasting before climbing the famous Dune of Pilat, the highest sand dune in Europe!


An unforgettable and exotic day!

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Glass of white or rosé wine
Climb to the Pilat dune
Snacks
Oyster tasting (or shrimp or pâté)
Bottled water
Gratuities
Souvenirs and personal purchases Tips

Good To Know

  • No alcohol will be served to anyone under 18 (other drinks available)
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

La Cite du Vin (Pass By)

After meeting your guide in front of the Cité du Vin, you will take the road to Gujan-Mestras in an air-conditioned 9-seater van. On the road (1 hour) your guide will tell you the history of oyster farming in the region and answer all your questions.
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Gujan-Mestras

Our first stop will be at the port of Larros, in Gujan-Mestras, the oyster capital of the Arcachon Bay! We will go to a local restaurant offering fresh oysters from the bay. You will have the opportunity to taste up to 12 oysters accompanied by a glass of wine (white or rosé) while admiring the view of the port channel. For those who don't like oysters, shrimp, whelks or pâté are also available.
1 hour 25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Great Dune of Pilat

We will continue with the highest dune in Europe, the Dune of Pilat (100 meters high). After parking under the pines, you will climb with your guide to the top. The dune is equipped with a staircase, but you can also climb into the sand. At the top you will be dazzled by the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cap Ferret peninsula and the forest behind the dune. An unforgettable experience. To better enjoy it, your guide will give you some free time to explore the dune.
1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

La Cite du Vin (Pass By)

Once the visit to the Pilat dune is over, you will take the road (1h15) north towards Bordeaux where your guide will drop you off near the Cité du Vin.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

134 Quai de Bacalan, Quai de Bacalan, Gironde Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, FR, 33300

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Meet in front of the Cité du Vin. Please arrive 5 minutes before departure. Tram B stop “Cité du Vin”. “Cité du Vin” parking lot next to the meeting point. Your guide will meet you in front of the entrance, outside the Cité du Vin.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: June 19, 2025
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