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15 Best Loire Valley Tours

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular loire valley tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Loire Valley Tours

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - Price and value: what you’re paying for, and what you still handle yourself

1.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

Most Popular 4.5

Loire Valley day trip from Paris with Châteaux Chambord and Chenonceau, UNESCO sights, and complimentary wine tasting on a guided coach ride.

“Emily and Goran did a great job and we enjoyed the tour very much despite a cold and rainy weather. Overall, great tour, comfortable bus, fun and knowledgeable guides with a great sense of humor. One piece of advice: It’s a long day so make sure you eat before you go or/and take snacks with…”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - Meeting at the Catacombs of Paris and starting on time

2.From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

4.6

A 13-hour Loire Valley day trip from Paris to Chambord and Chenonceau, with wine tasting and free time in Blois for lunch.

“Jasmina was a great guide and knew so much about the history of France and how it tied into the castles. it's a long day but well worth it. Going in January you might miss the blooming gardens but there was no crowd and our small group basically had both castles to ourselves.”

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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour - Château de Chambord: François I’s Renaissance Fortress and the Roof Walk

Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris - Domaine National de Chambord: The Double-Helix Staircase Moment

Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris - The Morning Drive: How the Day Starts at 7:00 am

5.Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

5.0

Loire Valley châteaux day trip from Paris: Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, Da Vinci chapel, wine tasting. Small group, included tickets.

“It’s a great tour. It’s a lot to cover in one day from Paris but so worth it. My guide was very knowledgeable and guided me to what areas I would get the most from while I was on my own.”

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Loire Valley: Château Royal d’Amboise Entrance Ticket

Loire Valley: Château Royal d'Amboise Entrance Ticket - The Château’s Architecture: Balconies, Rooflines, and Built Views

Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle

Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle - Chateau de Chambord: How to Survive the “Wow” Without Getting Lost

7.Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle

5.0

Small-group Loire châteaux day from Tours: Chenonceau, Villesavin, Chambord, plus lunch at a private castle. English guide included.

“The tour was very well conducted by Agatha, showing and explaining with nice humor all the important sites. The lunch was very fresh and chateaux authentic. All in all, a very enjoyable experience”

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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau - The Launch Site Details That Change the Whole Experience

8.Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

4.5

Float over the Loire at sunrise or sunset with hotel pickup, a 1-hour balloon flight, champagne landing toast, and chateau views.

“WOW!! Kevin and team did a fantastic job. What a truly incredible experience! Pick up was right on time and drop off was super easy. This is an absolute must experience!”

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From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour

From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour - How the Guided Outside Stops Work (and Why It’s a Good Deal)

9.From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour

4.8

A full-day small-group trip from Paris to Chenonceau, Amboise, and Chambord with guided context, tickets, and a quick wine tasting.

“Nice tour and great guide in Serena. Blue Fox tours seem very good and would definitely look to book with them vs some others. Castles were interesting although be aware that you explore them inside on your own (the guide does not accompany you inside).”

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Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley

Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley - The Sommelier-Led Six-Wine Tasting: What You Learn (Beyond Flavor)

Picnic in the Vines – A Unique Loire Wine Experience

Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience - Guided château and vineyard tour: where the history isn’t just trivia

11.Picnic in the Vines – A Unique Loire Wine Experience

5.0

Taste Loire Valley wines at Château du Petit Thouars, then enjoy a romantic vineyard picnic with a bottle you choose, in English.

“We enjoyed the history of the chateau and the resident family. The tour of the vineyards and cellars was informative. The host was amicable and very educated on the working of the estate. Delicious wines; we bought several. The picnic was divine!”

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Morning – Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray

Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray - Domaine Le Capitaine: Vineyard Walk and the 11th-Century Rock Cellar

12.Morning – Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray

5.0

Half-day Vouvray wine tour with vineyard and cave visits plus sparkling and Chenin tastings paired with local cheese and charcuterie.

“Amazing experience! Alycea was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide! Was with a small group, great for solo travelers! Tasty wines and a lot of knowledge about wine and how it’s made! Highly recommend”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France - Timing in the Loire Valley: Morning vs Evening Launches

Loire Valley Royal Castles Guided Small group Day Trip from Paris

Loire Valley Royal Castles Guided Small group Day Trip from Paris - Chenonceau’s “ladies’ castle” and the gardens over the Cher

14.Loire Valley Royal Castles Guided Small group Day Trip from Paris

4.5

Loire Valley castles from Paris in a small group: Chenonceau, Amboise, and Blois, plus 7-wine tasting and hotel pickup in ~13 hours.

“What a perfect day! Our tour guide, Alexandra, was phenomenal! She was so nice, shared so much great information with us and gave us the perfect tours. The transportation was comfortable and the castles were amazing.”

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Loire Valley Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

Loire Valley Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris - Château de Chambord: Renaissance fireworks with the double-helix staircase legend

15.Loire Valley Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

4.5

Small-group Loire Valley day trip from Paris to Chambord, Amboise, and Chenonceau with lunch and a Loire wine tasting.

“We enjoyed visiting all 3 chateau’s, the Château de Chenonceau was so lovely. We enjoyed being able to walk around the chateau, the beautiful gardens, and admire the historical architectural features of these chateau’s.”

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