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9 hours 30 minutes
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Driver/guide
Lunch
English-speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
French-speaking guide
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.
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
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
375 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sarah D,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
Our tour experience was very enjoyable overall. The guide was kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing the history and culture of the region. She did an excellent job keeping the group on schedule and was also a very safe and considerate driver, which made the day feel well-organized and relaxed. While I appreciated the detailed commentary and insights, I personally would have preferred to spend a bit more time exploring the châteaux and their beautiful gardens rather than focusing on some of the smaller details. Still, it was a memorable and well-run tour that offered a great introduction to the area.
Kristy K,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
Long day. Didn’t love Chateau Chambord (a bit tacky compared to other chateaus) but had a wonderful trip.
Nicole M,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
My partner and I booked this experience months in advance. Three days before the tour we received a call they were overbooked and would not be able to include the lunch portion of this trip. While we were refunded this portion, we were not notified they had changed the pick up time and location to an hour away. Viator was very helpful in securing a full refund despite it being less than 24 hours before the trip. We rented a car and toured several more castles for less than the price of this excursion and had a great time doing so. Highly recommend. We felt very disappointed in our experience with the tour company themselves and how this was handled.
BarbaraandGary F,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
Only 4 of us. 2 ladies and us. Very nice people and Dimitri our tour guide and driver was very nice and knowledgeable.
Robert N,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
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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