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Discover Tours, the ideal base for exploring the Loire Valley. Join half-day or full-day private and shared tours to iconic Renaissance châteaux such as Chambord and Chenonceau, combined with wine tastings in Chinon, Vouvray, or Saumur.

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Explore Tours: Gateway to Loire Valley Châteaux and Wine Regions The Perfect Base for the Loire ValleyTours sits at the heart of the Loire Valley and is one of the best starting points for discovering its Renaissance châteaux, historic towns, and renowned wine appellations. With easy access to the region’s highlights, Tours combines urban charm with exceptional day-trip opportunities. Explore the area through our curated Tours excursions and experiences. Historic Tours and Local Life A Lively City with Deep RootsTours offers a pleasant balance of history and everyday life. Highlights include Saint-Gatien Cathedral, elegant public gardens, and lively squares such as Place Plumereau, ...

Explore Tours: Gateway to Loire Valley Châteaux and Wine Regions

The Perfect Base for the Loire Valley
Tours sits at the heart of the Loire Valley and is one of the best starting points for discovering its Renaissance châteaux, historic towns, and renowned wine appellations. With easy access to the region’s highlights, Tours combines urban charm with exceptional day-trip opportunities. Explore the area through our curated Tours excursions and experiences.

Historic Tours and Local Life

A Lively City with Deep Roots
Tours offers a pleasant balance of history and everyday life. Highlights include Saint-Gatien Cathedral, elegant public gardens, and lively squares such as Place Plumereau, known for its half-timbered houses and café culture.

Museums and riverside walks provide additional insight into the city’s role as a historic crossroads of the Loire Valley.

Loire Valley Day Trips from Tours

Half-Day and Full-Day Château Tours
Tours is ideally positioned for visiting the Loire Valley’s most famous Renaissance châteaux. Guided day trips depart directly from the city, offering seamless access to architectural masterpieces set among river landscapes and formal gardens.

Popular itineraries include Loire Valley château tours featuring iconic sites such as Chambord and Chenonceau, available as half-day or full-day experiences.

Wine Tours in the Loire Valley

From Vineyards to Cellars
Beyond châteaux, the Loire Valley is also celebrated for its diverse wine regions. From Tours, travelers can explore vineyards producing elegant reds, crisp whites, and sparkling wines in areas such as Chinon, Vouvray, and Saumur.

These experiences are featured on curated Loire Valley wine tours, combining cellar visits, tastings, and insights into local winemaking traditions.

Gastronomy and Markets in Tours

Regional Flavors of the Loire
Tours offers a lively food scene shaped by regional produce. Covered markets, neighborhood restaurants, and contemporary bistros showcase the flavors of the Loire Valley, often paired naturally with local wines.

Private and Small-Group Tours from Tours

Travel Designed Around Your Pace
Ophorus offers both private and shared tours departing from Tours, led by expert English-speaking guides. Whether your focus is castles, wine, or a combination of both, itineraries are designed to balance highlights with relaxed exploration.

Plan Your Tours and Loire Valley Experience

From Renaissance châteaux and vineyard landscapes to historic towns and regional cuisine, Tours offers an exceptional gateway to the Loire Valley. Discover the region in depth with our Loire Valley tours.

Contact us today and let us design your Tours-based Loire Valley itinerary.

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Reviews from our Tours trips

  • David

    24, Aug 2026

    Chenonceau and Chambord were both amazing. Ilia was a wonderful tour guide, very informative and friendly.
  • Kim H

    13, Oct 2025

    I just wanted to let you know that our last 4 days have been great. We had two private tours with Ophorus and Ilia as the guide.
  • Kim H

    13, Oct 2025

    I just wanted to let you know that our last 4 days have been great. We had two private tours with Ophorus and Ilia as the guide.
  • Karen

    30, Sep 2025

    Best guide ever! Charlene was prompt, sweet, self-deprecating, knowledgeable, funny! She had it all going for her on our trip. She captivated us at every...
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