Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle
4.9460 reviews9h 30m
from €239
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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or Chenonceau
4.7294 reviews3h
from €255
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"AMBACIA CELLARS", Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley
4.7273 reviews1h 30m
from €32
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Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
5.0187 reviews3h 30m
from €125
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Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise
4.6177 reviews9h
from €239
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Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise
4.9119 reviews8h
from €199
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Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : 2 local wineries
4.784 reviews4h 30m
from €99
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Tickets and tours by attraction
The best options for each of Tours's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Tours
- 1Place Plumereau
- 2Tours Cathedral
- 3Château de Villandry
- 4Château de Chenonceau
- 5Old Town
- 6Wine Tasting
- Unparalleled access to the Loire Valley châteaux: Tours is the perfect base to explore architectural masterpieces like the iconic Château de Chenonceau spanning the Cher River, the magnificent gardens of Château de Villandry, and the royal Château de Chambord, all within an hour's drive.
- A living Renaissance city: The historic center, with its perfectly preserved half-timbered houses around Place Plumereau and the stunning Saint-Gatien Cathedral, offers an immersive journey into 15th and 16th-century France without the overwhelming crowds of larger cities.
- A world-class wine region at your doorstep: The city is the capital of the Touraine wine region, famous for its elegant, flinty Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) and fruity Chinon (Cabernet Franc). Numerous cellars and wine bars in town offer tastings and direct purchases from local vignerons.
Tickets and passes in Tours
Food and drink experiences in Tours
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley
5.082 reviews3h
from €54
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Loire Valley from Tours : Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries
5.048 reviews9h
from €199
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Loire Valley from Amboise : Azay le Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries
4.946 reviews9h
from €199
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Hidden gems in Tours
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Musée du Compagnonnage
A unique museum dedicated to the French 'Compagnonnage' tradition, a historic guild system for skilled craftsmen and artisans.
Les Caves de la Loire (Monoprix Cellars)
Beneath the Monoprix supermarket on Rue Nationale lies a vast, atmospheric network of medieval and Renaissance stone cellars.
Jardin des Prébendes d'Oé
A lesser-known but beautiful 19th-century English-style garden, a short walk from the more famous Jardin Botanique.
Île Aucard
A small, tranquil island in the Loire River, accessible by footbridge from the Quai d'Orléans, near the Pont de Pierre.
Eglise Saint-Julien (Former Abbey)
A striking, large church near the train station, built on the site of a medieval abbey, now deconsecrated.
Day trips from Tours
Château de Chenonceau
35 min by train or car
The most iconic and visited château of the Loire Valley, famously spanning the Cher River. Known as the 'Ladies' Château' for the influential women who shaped its history, it's a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture set amidst beautiful gardens and a forest park.
Château de Villandry
25 min by car
World-renowned not for its architecture, but for its spectacular, meticulously maintained Renaissance gardens. The château itself is elegant, but the real draw is the stunning geometric patterns of the ornamental gardens, the water garden, and the vast, productive kitchen garden.
Amboise
25 min by train
A charming royal town dominated by its cliff-top château, which was a favorite residence of French kings. It's also the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, who spent his last years here at the invitation of King Francis I.
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Things to do in Tours: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Tours?+
Top sights include Place Plumereau, Tours Cathedral, Château de Villandry and Château de Chenonceau. Away from the crowds, try Musée du Compagnonnage and Les Caves de la Loire (Monoprix Cellars).
What are the most popular tours in Tours?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle (4.9 stars, 460 reviews); Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or Chenonceau (4.7 stars, 294 reviews); "AMBACIA CELLARS", Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley (4.7 stars, 273 reviews).
How much do tours in Tours cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €20 and €350 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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