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Tours, Loire Valley, France
Where Tours sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 83
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
Tours sits in Loire Valley, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 83 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
France › Loire Valley › Tours
What to see in Tours
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Tours
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Tours
Tours's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Tours's most-visited sights
- MorningChâteau de Chenonceau114 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAmboise69 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau d’Amboise67 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or ChenonceauTakes about 3.5 hours.
2 days in Tours
Tours's most-visited sights · More of Tours's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Tours's most-visited sights
- MorningChâteau de Chenonceau114 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAmboise69 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau d’Amboise67 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or ChenonceauTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Tours's top sights
- MorningChâteau du Clos Lucé41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau de Villandry7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLoire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private CastleTakes about 9.5 hours.
3 days in Tours
Tours's most-visited sights · More of Tours's top sights · Day trip to Chinon
- 1
Day 1
Tours's most-visited sights
- MorningChâteau de Chenonceau114 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAmboise69 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau d’Amboise67 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or ChenonceauTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Tours's top sights
- MorningChâteau du Clos Lucé41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau de Villandry7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLoire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private CastleTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Chinon
- Early startHead to ChinonAbout 42 km from Tours — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Tours
Tours's most-visited sights · More of Tours's top sights · Day trip to Chinon · More of Tours's top sights · Day trip to Blois
- 1
Day 1
Tours's most-visited sights
- MorningChâteau de Chenonceau114 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAmboise69 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau d’Amboise67 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or ChenonceauTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Tours's top sights
- MorningChâteau du Clos Lucé41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau de Villandry7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLoire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private CastleTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Chinon
- Early startHead to ChinonAbout 42 km from Tours — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Tours's top sights
- MorningTours Old Town6 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau d’Azay-le-Rideau6 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadAfternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or AmboiseTakes about 4 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Blois
- Early startHead to BloisAbout 53 km from Tours — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Tours
Tours's most-visited sights · More of Tours's top sights · Day trip to Chinon · More of Tours's top sights · Day trip to Blois · Day trip to Saumur · Day trip to Angers
- 1
Day 1
Tours's most-visited sights
- MorningChâteau de Chenonceau114 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAmboise69 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau d’Amboise67 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadHot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or ChenonceauTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Tours's top sights
- MorningChâteau du Clos Lucé41 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau de Villandry7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLoire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private CastleTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Chinon
- Early startHead to ChinonAbout 42 km from Tours — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Tours's top sights
- MorningTours Old Town6 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChâteau d’Azay-le-Rideau6 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadAfternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or AmboiseTakes about 4 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Blois
- Early startHead to BloisAbout 53 km from Tours — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Saumur
- Early startHead to SaumurAbout 59 km from Tours — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Angers
- Early startHead to AngersAbout 94 km from Tours — its own guide has what to see there.
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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or Chenonceau
4.7 (287)3h 30m
Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Chateau Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont sur loire. Drift gracefully over the forests, lakes,…
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Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle
4.9 (438)9h 30m
Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley. Feel the intimacy of a lesser known private family-owned château and enjoy a typical French lunch away from tourist…
from €239 / personView details
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Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
4.8 (74)4h
Join us on a wonderful afternoon wine tour starting from Tours or Amboise, and discover the local wines of the Touraine region. As a small group of up to 8 people, you'll visit two wine estates in the Touraine…
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Full Day Wine Tour in Vouvray and Chinon with LUNCH at the winery
4.9 (34)9h
Embark on a full day wine tour, including an amazing "Farm to table" style lunch with tasting. You will discover the Loire Valley wines and gastronomy with a passionate professional guide. As a small group of 8 people…
from €280 / personView details
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Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise
4.9 (112)8h
Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley during the greet the warm ambiance of Christmas. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the…
from €199 / personView details
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English Speaking Loire Winery Tours pickup from Amboise or Tours
5.0 (30)5h
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+…
from €290 / personView details
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