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

4.90

375 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

352

Our tour experience was...
Sarah D,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
4.00
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.
Chateau
Kristy K,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Long day. Didn’t love Chateau Chambord (a bit tacky compared to other chateaus) but had a wonderful trip.
Better off on your own
Nicole M,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
1.00
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.
Only 4 of us. 2 ladies...
BarbaraandGary F,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Only 4 of us. 2 ladies and us. Very nice people and Dimitri our tour guide and driver was very nice and knowledgeable.
Robert
Robert N,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
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