Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle
Overview
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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 To Expect
Chateau de Chenonceau
Guided visit of chateau and gardens with a passionate local guide
Chateau de Villesavin
Visit of this family-owned chateau followed by a traditionnal french lunch served in the chateau.
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Lunch
English-speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
French-speaking guide
Options
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
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
Reviews
404 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Day!
Don R,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dorian was our guide and was excellent. He was friendly, knew his history & added humor. Good stories, good driving & very accommodating.
Outstanding private tour
kpcyclist54,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized fully packed day. Couldn’t have asked for a better day trip to the Loire
Chateau tour with Dimitri
O2460SZpaulh,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was amazing, Dimitri is an awesome guide, funny , witty and just a down to earth guy, lunch was very nice, they accommodated my food allergy and the visit with Villesavin chateau was a nice relaxing time with the group, the day went by pretty quick and would recommend it to everyone
3 chateaux
Kathleen B,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lovely day with a great guide who had lots of information and facts that we probably would have missed without her
An Unforgettable Day at Chambord & Chenonceau
Erin S,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our visit to Chambord and Chenonceau was absolutely incredible and one of the highlights of our trip. Both châteaux were breathtaking in completely different ways — Chambord was grand, majestic, and awe-inspiring, while Chenonceau felt elegant, romantic, and beautifully serene. The history, architecture, and stunning grounds at each were unforgettable. A special thank you to Chloe for making the experience so memorable. Her guidance, knowledge, and warm personality brought everything to life and made the day feel truly special. It was an experience we will always remember, and we are so grateful for such a wonderful day exploring two extraordinary places.
A great day to explore Loire Valley!
MariaAust,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Dimitri was excellent, really enjoyed my day and meeting the rest of the lovely small group. When limited without a car this was the perfect way to explore the Loire Valley with a guide who had great communication skills and a fantastic sense of humour! Highly recommend.
Exceptional tour provided by Alex!
B4055UNmelaniet,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex gave us an exceptional tour of Chambord and Chenonceau! She was timely, friendly, spoke excellent English and balanced humour with good information. The proportion of guided and free time was perfect. All ticketing was included with an excellent lunch was served by Alex at Ville Savin. We would definitely recommend the agency and Alex!
What a great day!
Trip53998915125,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great day! Both chateaux were amazing, but lunch at villasavin was smazing. Dimitri was a great guide, knowledgeable and entertaining and welcoming.
A great lunch and a great guide
drogersfmp,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dimitri our guide was great. Lunch was great
Full day tour of chateaus
kathylavelle,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful time. dorian was in A wonderful guide. Friendly and informative
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