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

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 groups. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived in Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views, benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

You must respect the selected meeting point during your order

Please be there 5/10 minutes before the departure time

No pets allowed

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Lunch

English-speaking guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

French-speaking guide

What To Expect

Chateau de Chenonceau

Guided visit of chateau and gardens with a passionate local guide

2 hours • Admission Included

Chateau de Villesavin

Visit of this family-owned chateau followed by a traditionnal french lunch served in the chateau.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

From the city of Tours

Pick-up Location in Tours: Your tour guide comes to pick-you up at 9.00AM in front of the Tourist Office of the city of Tours.
Starting point:
Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley, 78 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours, France

From the town of Amboise

Pick-up Location in Amboise: Your tour guide comes to pick-you up at 9.30AM in front of the Tourist Office in Amboise.
Starting point:
Office de Tourisme Amboise Val de Loire, Quai du Général de Gaulle, 37400 Amboise, France

Reviews

4.91

366 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

345

Michelob
Michelle D,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Full day of riding and walking. Many steps to climb in chateaux. It was a wonderful experience to see them. Having someone drive and be your guide so you could relax was great.
A Terrific Tour
Gray C,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Marion was our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the times and the chateaux. Between stops, she kept up a running dialog so we were never bored. Over lunch, she initiated an conversation between everyone on the tour giving us a chance to get to know something about each other. The two hours spent at each stop was perfect for us. For the two chateaux we toured, Marion gave us the history and took us through the major parts of each. Then we were given close to an hour to explore other areas on our on. For us, this split was ideal. Lunch was delicious but simple. I heard no complaints and we certainly had none. Seeing a small, privately owned chateau with a limited income stream was an interesting comparison against the other two. I highly recommend this tour and Marion as a guide.
A day out in the countryside
bikoturbo,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Alex was our tour guide and she was amazing. Her knowledge about the area really brought the history to life. We had a good amount of time to walk around at our own pace and take in the sites. The lunch was really good, quiche and baguette and wine and more. The drive through the countryside provided views to old fortresses and chateau. I would recommend this trip.
Our tour guide was so...
Brianna S,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind! We had a wonderful time at lunch and touring the chateaus. Would highly recommend this tour!
Perfect day in the Loire!
Shelley R,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour was perfectly paced and every detail was covered. Our guide, Chloe, was an absolutely delight. Knowledgable, funny, kind, and went out of her way to help us have a great stay in Tours. Highly recommend!