Tours in Tours

Enjoy a complete Loire Valley experience with the visit of the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will stay with you all along the tour, sharing with you funny anecdotes and all his knowledge of the region. An unforgettable experience ! During the afternoon, make the most of a Loire Valley wine tour and go to meet a wine producer of the Vouvray Appellation, well-known for its sparkling and white wines. All along the day, your passionate and local guide will stay with you, a day that you will never forget!

Experience 2 of the most emblematic Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Board your comfortable, premium A/C vehicle and begin to make your way to the Loire Valley Chateau Route with your English speaking driver / guide who is an expert in the local history. Discover Château de Chenonceau & Château de Chambord on your program today. Enjoy a conducted visit with our local guide, expert in Loire Valley History.

At the controls of your Segway Segway, enjoy a fun and unusual experience! Follow your guide to discover the hidden stories of the city of Amboise! Effortlessly explore all the emblematic sites of the city. This circuit lasts 45 minutes and always begins with 15 minutes of initiation.

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.

Lose yourself for a whole day in the royal Forgotten Paradise of Charles VIII. This ticket will give you access to 500 years of history ! Step back in time and discover the fabulous epic of French King Charles VIII, who brought back 22 Italian artisans in Amboise and founded the "First Renaissance" at Château Gaillard.

Enjoy a small group half-day trip from Tours to the beautiful Château de Chenonceau in the heart of the Loire Valley. Experience a guided visit of the interior of one of the most elegant Chateaus of the Loire.

Float effortlessly through the skies in France and admire sweeping views over the Loire Valley on this 3-hour hot-air balloon ride. After helping your pilot inflate the hot-air balloon, step into the basket and drift high over the Loire Valley. Admire sweeping views over the scenery below, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne on landing. Tour includes round-trip travel from Francueil, near Chenonceau.

Explore the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards of the Vouvray Appellation. Visit one superb estate, meet the producer and learn how to taste these elegant wines from this well-known terroir of the Loire Valley area. Don't forget to enjoy stunning views on the Loire river !

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.

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.

Do you know which city was the capital of France in 15th century ? Which city is considered to be the Garden of France? Or where you can hear the purest French spoken language? The answer to all of these questions is Tours, a historic city dating back to the Middle Ages located right in the heart of France, just one hour away from Paris. Join our helpful and knowledgeable guides to discover the rich history and wonderful medieval buildings of Tours. Admire the exterior of the city's beloved Cathédrale Saint-Gatien, a beautiful mix of different architectural styles. Another point of interest may be the medieval Tour Charlemagne, located in the center of the Old City. Feel free to visit the famous museum of Beaux- Arts on your own, admiring its impressive collection. Then, enjoy a taste of the region's fine wine, considered by many to be among the best in all of France. Let us show you the beautiful city of Tours through the eyes of a local!

Visit with your own personal guide of Chambord Castle followed by an exclusive private wine tasting in a confidential room of the Château not open to the public.

Take a one day trip from Paris to see two historic castles in the Loire Valley. Lunch and a Loire wine tasting included. Tour includes 1st or 2nd Class rail tickets from Paris to the Loire Valley. Total tour day, including rail travel time, lasts approximately 13 hours.

The Loire is best known for crisp dry still & sparkling white wines based on the Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, which are light, fresh and relatively low in alcohol. Reds come mainly from Gamay & Cabernet Franc vineyards in Bourgueil & Chinon. We generally visit at least one famous estate plus several small family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the Loire winemakers: style, village, and terroir. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up address prior to booking so we can custom design your wine tour. * Since 2001, we have provided private vineyard tour and personalised custom planned itineraries for Wine Lovers & Professionals in Champagne & top wine destinations around the world. * We plan over 1,500 visits & curated tastings each year at artisanal family vineyards & famous estates.

This is the must see chateau of the Loire Valley. You will learn about womens history, mysterious graffiti, technological and scientific changes, peoples beliefs, dietary changes, garden history and what drove the economy when the chateau was built. Some powerful female characters have occupied this place - some of them you will have heard of, some will be new names for you. but all are fascinating. I'll cover a bit of modern history too - what happened here during the two World Wars. I'm very happy to tailor the presentation to clients interests. If there is interest I can cover medicine, heritage engineering, textile manufacturing, transport and more, all of which can be demonstrated by elements of this magnificent site. But the lives and loves of the women who lived here will not be forgotten in all of this. Nor will the beautiful objects inside. My background is not art history, but collections care and the behind the scenes management of historic sites.

Enjoy a unique tour to Château de Chenonceau in the heart of the Loire Valley. On this private half day trip to the Chenonceau castle you will discover one of the most elegant Chateaus of the Loire. Experience if our guide a private Guided visit of the interior, Green Study & Gallery.

Embark on a side-rant experience! You will be amazed by all the splendor of these Renaissance masterpieces that are the castles of Amboise, Chenonceau, Cheverny, Blois and Chaumont-sur-Loire, whose beauty is revealed all the more on board our authentic sidecars. A vintage atmosphere guaranteed for the prettiest stroll in Touraine! The sidecar is undoubtedly the most suitable and original way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes. Very comfortable and accessible to everyone, it will be suitable for families, friends, looking for adventure or gentle transport.

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 in a private vehicle 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

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

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.

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.

On this immersive tour, you will discover the heart of the Vouvray appellation, celebrated for its exquisite Chenin Blanc wines. Throughout your excursion, you'll be guided by a knowledgeable and English-speaking local guide, expert in Loire Valley wines. The Vouvray vineyards are strategically situated along the northern banks of the Loire River, just east of the charming town of Tours. The region's unique terroir boasts a mosaic of soils, resulting in a dynamic range of flavors and styles in its wines. Chenin Blanc reigns supreme in Vouvray, contributing to the region's reputation for producing some of the world's most versatile white wines. On this half-day tour you will visit 2 carefully selected local wineries, where you'll have the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes of winemaking. At each winery, you'll be treated to a selection of their finest offerings. Let your taste buds dance with the flavors of fresh fruit, floral notes, and the unique terroir of the region.

Tours is known as “The City of Art and History”, dating back to the second century, and stays true to its title boasting rich historic and cultural heritage. In the centre are half-timbered French houses, beautiful gardens, and Renaissance mansions, drawing you into the city’s medieval past. Explore the Rue Nationale, one of the oldest and busiest streets of the city. Admire an important historic landmark of the city - the 15th century Eglise Notre Dame de la Riche. For two hours, enjoy some of the most important historical highlights, admire the beautiful architecture and listen to interesting stories about this charming place.

Develop your photography skills while capturing the magic of one of the most beautiful regions of France with international prize winning photographer and tutor Mark Playle. With expert guidance and local knowledge this walking photography tour of Amboise with tuition will ensure you get the best possible images from your visit. Your guide, tutor and local resident, Mark Playle is a prize winning photographer who has shot London Fashion Week, Le Mans 24hr and photographed Daphne Selfe, one of the world’s top Supermodels. His work has been exhibited at The Photography Show in the UK, FESPA Hamburg, FESPA Amsterdam and across Europe. Join us for a bespoke one to one or small group masterclass for the beginner or a photography tour for the seasoned photographer. Customised tours are available. Contact us for details.