Things to Do in Tours

Book your skip-the-line ticket online to visit the famous Château de Chambord, the biggest castle of Loire Valley in France inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.

With this ticket, enjoy full access to Chenonceau castle, gardens, Dômes Gallery and Carriage Gallery. Learn more from an optional audio guide which is also available in 16 languages.

Discover the whole wine-making process, from grape to wine, with Myriam, the granddaughter and wife of winegrowers from the Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley. 3-hour tour including a guided walk in the vines, a tour of the winery and rock-hewn cellar, and a tasting of 6 Loire wines with local finger food. Discover the Vouvray wines and deepen your knowledge of Loire vineyard while enjoying a personalized attention from your local guide on this small-group tour limited to 12 people.

An architectural triumph packed with French history and elegance

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Explore the Loire Valley from Tours and see some of the best chateaux of the area.

Join us for a delightful morning wine tour & pairings, departing from the city of Tours. Explore Vouvray wines, along with other Touraine regional varieties, accompanied by a passionate expert guide.

Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area - Amboise, Vouvray, Touraine - and discover the amazing wines - whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Full-day tours include 3 wineries and a homemade picnic lunch served at a vineyard. The lunch or snacks can be added to a half-day tour (for an additional fee) to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home! NOTE: Pickup originating from a 5km radius of Amboise or Tours. If it's a one-person, private tour, there is a 60 euro surcharge.

Visit a scenic castle defined by the skills of a succession of women

On this motorcycle tour with built-in sidecar we will depart from Tours to discover the history of the Loire Valley in a very retro way.

Explore the Loire Valley by riding an E-bike and admire some of the best castles of the area.

Join us on a delicious afternoon wine tour in the Loire Valley, starting from Tours or Amboise, and discover sparkling, white and red local wines of the Touraine region.

Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included). At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense). The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

Explore a royal Renaissance residence, the resting place of Da Vinci

On this excursion from Tours, we'll visit Chenonceau and Chambord, two famous castles in Loire. We'll also taste some wines in the Caves Ambacia wine cellars.

Visit of Château de Chambord, a UNESCO Heritage Site and discover Château de Villesavin, which is a charming family property on an e-bike.

Explore the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards. Discover 2 local wineries and taste wines from the region during this afternoon.

The best of Tours in an hour. Your gentleman sider will make you discover the unmissable places of the city as well as unusual places, comfortably installed in a beautiful vintage sidecar.

Get a glimpse into history inside of Leonardo da Vinci's final home

Discover Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau, two iconic French castles, on this day trip. The Loire Valley and immaculate gardens await!

Discover two of the best castles of the Loire Valley on this excursion departing from Tours.

Marvel at the stunning beauty of Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau on a guided trip from Tours. Admire the grand staircase of the castle, and see the Cher River rushing under the arches.

What we have left are memories. It is so important to have memories for all we experienced, saw, did, and most importantly, the memories of our loved ones and WITH our loved ones. I will be so happy to create all this for you. I feel how unique we all are, I respect you, I join you, I guide you and I also let you be you. I see how beautiful people are and I am delighted to show them how I see them. I always create photos and memories I would love to have myself ♥ As an award winning photographer, with clients who come back to work with me from all over the world to my little village in France, I hope to create something beautiful and unique also for you. I also offer photos in gardens of Chenonceau, Chaumont sur Loire and in the vineyards and nature, as well in the gardens and rooms of beautiful chateau hotels my clients are staying at. Just contact me if you want something special!

Experience the splendor of Renaissance history with a visit to two châteaux

Discover two of the most beautiful castles in the Loire Valley on this tour of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. We’ll also explore the region's wine traditions.

Discover Tours by night on board a vintage sidecar. Visit unique places with your local sider-guide and stop for a wine tasting break under a starry sky.

Discover 2 of the Loire Valley's most charming chateau on this morning tour from Tours. Visit the elegant Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau, then explore the magnificent gardens of Château de Villandry.

This is a site with many stories: I'll talk about a wide range of subjects including the stories of the women associated with this site, medieval personal hygiene, social status of mistresses, a very famous prisoner, historic graffiti and medieval weapons. My background is not art history, but collections care and the behind the scenes management of historic sites.

Explore a one-of-a-kind French Renaissance-style castle on a river island

On this tour of the castles of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau, we'll visit two of the most beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley – not to be missed!

Explore the heart of the Loire Valley on board a vintage sidecar. Visit some of its most unusual and unique places with your local sider-guide.

Discover the city of Tours in a unique way on a tuk-tuk tour. See the city's most emblematic sites, including the old town and the Halles.

Enjoy a walking tour of Chenonceau Castle with a local guide who will tailor the excursion to your tastes and introduce you to the castle’s beautiful places. Start at the entrance of the castle and then head to the charming gardens full of flowers. Chenonceau castle has been classified a “Historic Monument” by the French Ministry of Culture and has been home to famous queens as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis. Discover its original design and architecture and immerse yourself in the medieval period during this informative tour.

Expect art in the least likely places when you visit this castle by the river

On this e-bike tour, we'll head out on two wheels to explore the landscapes of the Loire Valley and visit the stunning Chambord and Villesavin castles.

Discover Tours on board a vintage sidecar. Visit some of its most unusual and unique places with your local sider-guide.

Fun facts, joyful tour ! Discover Tours’s Culture and History through most famous places and buildings, famous artists and historical figures, local food and wines (Tasting in option)

Dazzle your other half with this romantic nighttime getaway in a vintage sidecar and discover the light trail in downtown Tours. You will enjoy a discreet tasting break on the banks of the Loire.

Explore the top three Loire Valley Châteaux with this combo pass

Castles and wine are the stars of this day trip to Chinon, one of the most beautiful towns in the Loire Valley. We'll also visit two of the region's wineries!

Discover the best of the Loire Valley in half a day on board a vintage sidecar. Visit the Loire castles and wineries with your local sider-guide.

Explore Vouvray's top wines on a half-day small group tour from Tours. Enjoy vineyard visits, tastings, and Chenin Blanc delights.

Embark on an unusual ride aboard a comfortable vintage sidecar. Your gentleman sider will help you discover the must-see places between Tours and Azay-le-Rideau along the water

Expect good times at the number one zoo in France, plus the cutest pandas

Discover the delicious wines in the French region with this tour of the Loire Valley from Tours. Perfect for wine enthusiasts!

Book a guided tour by an expert guide of Chenonceau and Chambord Castles! Enjoy a wine tasting in a typical limestone cave cellar followed by a local lunch.

Discover the most important and picturesque castles in the Loire Valley with a registered guide, and get the chance to taste some delightful local wines.

Venture into the scenic Loire Valley and discover its magnificent castles on this comprehensive day tour. Save hours researching and planning your trip by having everything organized for you—hotel pickup, drop-off, transfers, and entrance fees. Travel comfortably and enjoy visiting Amboise Castle and Clos Lucé with its beautiful park and Leonardo’s Garden. See multiple Loire Valley highlights in a day, including Clos Lucé Explore one of France’s royal castle. Take it easy with hotel pickup and drop-off included Visit the former home of Leonardo da Vinci and learn about his life

Experience the grandeur of French history with tickets to three iconic châteaus

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