Top Loire Valley Historical Tours

Discover the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley, sample regional wines, and visit two magnificent châteaux on this full-day tour. Traveling in a small group ensures a more personalized experience as you visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles, sample regional wines and cheeses at a local winery.

Visit two of the most renowned castles in the Loire Valley—aka French château country—on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord are known for their Renaissance architecture and picturesque riverside settings. With a knowledgeable guide, enjoy views from little-known panoramic spots, and hear historical details and amusing anecdotes about the French kings and other nobles who have lived here. As a bonus, enjoy a relaxing lunch away from the crowds at a private, family-owned château.

Live an unforgettable experience in the Loire Valley: in the morning, set off to discover two unmissable castles in the region, Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry. The first, which is considered one of the "jewels of the Loire Valley", will immerse you in the French art of living of the 16h and 19th century and the second will introduce you to the fashion of elegant formal gardens. Wander through the kitchen garden and classical water garden, then attempt to find your way through the maze. Accompanied by your guide, discover the interiors and exteriors of these two chateaux through historical facts and anecdotes. Get your cameras ready!

The magnificent castles of Chenonceau and Chambord are two of the most famous and most visited chateaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy guided tours of both on this full-day tour and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide. Explore the Renaissance castle of Chenonceau with its stunning gardens, enjoy wine tasting and lunch (optional) at the Caves Duhard winery, then visit the UNESCO-listed castle of Chambord.

Cover the standout sights of the Loire Valley on this insider-guided tour, allowing you to tick off the top attractions on a single action-packed ride. Live an unforgettable experience in the Loire Valley: in the morning, set off to discover two castles in the region: the unforgettable castle of Azay le Rideau and the magnificent castle of Villandry. In the afternoon, explore the Loire wine route, a vineyard rich in tradition and passion! Visit 2 superb estates, and learn how to taste these elegant wines produced on one of the most famous terroirs of the Loire Valley! You’ll listen to fun-filled anecdotes along the way.

Discover the wines of the Vouvray appellation, part of the Loire Valley, on this wine-tasting adventure from Tours. Visit two estates to enjoy picturesque vineyard views and learn the proper wine-tasting techniques for comparing different flavors and fragrances. You’ll have the chance to meet a local winemaker and hear about the terrior of the Loire Valley, one of the most renowned in France.

The Loire Valley is famous for its magnificent châteaux and historic wineries, and this tour from Chinon combines both into an unforgettable lunch date. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting at the Château du Petit Thouars, then select your favorite wine to accompany your romantic picnic lunch, overlooking the idyllic Loire Valley vineyards.

Enjoy an intimate, grape-to-wine tour of the ins and outs of wine production in the stunning Loire Valley. Go behind the scenes in a family-run Vouvray vineyard, and enjoy a guided walk through the vines, winery, and rock-hewn cellar. Get an exclusive taste of different wine varieties, accompanied by fresh local amuse-bouches. Tours are capped at 12 people for personalized attention.

No visit to the Loire Valley region is complete without a winery visit, and this experience makes it easy with guided tours and tastings at two local wine estates. With a regional wine expert as your host, you'll learn all about the 'terroir' as you walk through the vineyards, and discover the local food, too, with samples of cheese and other delicacies.

The Loire Valley is one of the most beautiful regions of France, there are so many places to visit, so let yourself be guided through it! During this enriching guided tour from Amboise, you will discover places that you will not soon forget: two of the most legendary castles of the Loire Valley await you, Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry. In the morning, a more historical guided tour with anecdotes and elements to help you understand the history of these architectural gems, and in the afternoon, a visit to two wine estates in the Vouvray region. Taste the white and sparkling wines of this region of Touraine which extends over nearly 5000 acres and is one of the best-known in France.

Enjoy the chance to sample both typical food and local wine during this brief, small-group exploration of the Château du Petit Thouars, ideal for food lovers and those with limited time in the region. Learn about the Château’s history and stop by the troglodyte caves, before sampling both Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc wines for a comprehensive experience.

Combine visits to 2 major Loire Valley chateaux on this small-group excursion from Tours, France. With an intimate group of 8 people or fewer, visit le Clos Lucé, the Amboise Royal Castle, and Chenoceau for wine tastings. Skip-the-line entrance to the wineries is included.

Follow in the footsteps of French royals and aristocrats on a day trip from Paris to the Loire Valley, home to more than 100 châteaux and many of the finest in France. Most are impossible to visit without a car, so relax as a personal chauffeur takes you to a trio of the most impressive estates—Amboise, Chenonceaux, and Chambord. An art historian guide accompanies you inside for a detailed look at these time capsules of French history.

Immerse yourself in the idyllic scenery and fine wines of the Loire Valley on this full-day small-group tour from Tours, France. Explore three of the Loire Valley’s fairytale castles – admire the architectural wonders of Blois, see Leonardo da Vinci’s stairwell at Chambord and discover the legacy of Tin Tin at Cheverny. Along the way, stop to sample fine Cheverny wines.

Escape the Paris crowds on this two-day tour to the Loire Valley, with round-trip transfer via high-speed train ensuring a hassle-free trip. Dedicate your days to attractions such as Chambord Castle and the last home of Leonardo da Vinci and avoid hidden costs with overnight accommodation, as well as meals and admission fees, included. The small-group tour size ensures an intimate experience, plus plenty of time to sample Loire Valley wine.

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.

The riverside villages, vineyards, and magnificent chateau of the Loire Valley are about a 1.5-hour train ride from Paris. With this tour, make your own way to the Loire Valley from Paris using your included round-trip train tickets, and meet your guide and small group on arrival. During your full-day tour, visit four of the most popular Loire Valley chateau—Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, and Cheverny—and enjoy guided tours at each castle.

Visit the famous Chambord Castle with an English speaking local guide, expert in Loire Valley Castles. This half-day tour includes pick up and drop off in front of Tours tourism office, entrance tickets and guided visit of the Château.

Discover the top attractions in Nantes in a fun, and time-saving way—on a Segway tour. Whizz through the streets, and cover more ground than you would on a walking tour. Travel past River Erdre, see the Cathedral, Château des ducs de Bretagne, and learn about the city’s fascinating history. With this small-group tour, get a more personalized experience.

Explore the grounds of the Chateau de Chenonceau on a guided walking tour. Learn about women’s history, people’s beliefs, mysterious graffiti, and much more about the chateau. Check out the interior and grounds as you listen to the fascinating stories the guide tells based on your preference.

Add some self-balancing fun to your sightseeing in Nantes, and take to a Segway for a city tour. You’ll zip around the city with ease, covering more ground than you could do by foot, on a tour of the key Nantes sights. Pass by Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and more, as you learn about the city from your guide.

The UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley are home to some of France’s most magnificent chateaux and this full-day tour from the cities of Tours or Amboise visits two of them in one day. The fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau with its famous stories and the marvel at the Renaissance architecture and beautiful gardens of the Chateau de Chambord.

The fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau is one of the most visited of all the Loire Valley castles, with a magnificent riverside setting and idyllic landscaped gardens. With this private tour, explore inside the Renaissance-era palace, learn about its fascinating history, and visit a local winery to sample AOC Touraine-Chenonceau wines. Complete the experience with a delicious wine-tasting lunch at a restaurant in Montrichard.

Discover Tours’ wealth of history and culture—and visit many of its most important historical highlights—on this private walking tour. Choose from a wide range of start times throughout the day, meet your guide in central Tours, and set off on foot. You’ll admire the Tours Cathedral, explore its Old Town, will see the medieval Tower of Charlemagne, will have the chance to taste locally made wine, and more.