Private Tour
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Be transported from the bustling streets of Paris to the royal countryside of the Loire Valley
Follow in the footsteps of French Renaissance kings and queens
Experience a real fairy tale in the charming gardens and elaborate interiors of famous French castles
Allow stories of royal affairs, deaths and kidnappings to capture your imagination
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Snacks
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Chateau de Chambord
The first stop of the day is the Château de Chambord; A perfect example of French Renaissance architecture, this remarkable edifice was built by King Francis I between 1519 and 1547 and is the largest chateau in the Loire Valley. Who designed this masterpiece is still in dispute, and with contenders like Leonardo da Vinci, his views certainly won't disappoint.
Chateau de Chenonceau
Then, the charming Château de Chenonceau, a real fairy tale castle picturesquely located on the Cher, its history and its character have been shaped by the women who lived there. Site of France's very first fireworks display, Chenonceau is truly a favorite.
Pickup included
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
William M,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
This is the perfect day if you want to see fairy castles and palaces. What really made our tour were the two wonderful people that took us to all three places and made sure we had everything we could need. Kevin and his coworker were so attentive and helpful. They had our tickets for us to each place. Kevin also sent us messages on what’s app prior to picking us up so we knew exactly what he was doing and had two sets of tickets before we ever got into the nice Tesla he drove. Even though this was an “on your own” tour we had great conversations throughout our transport. They had a lot of information for us. We couldn’t be happier with their kindness and friendly personalities. We were even able to get information about a restaurant that only serves gluten free foods. I am gluten free and this was so exciting for me. They knew of the catacombs and other places that we might want to go to on other days. They suggested restaurants around the corner from our hotel. So helpful. If this isn’t glowing enough for our driver and helper, I will try to add some neon lights and music. Seriously one of the best ever in 15 years of traveling and taking hundreds of tours. The first castle was Chambord, so beautiful, a classic castle, so much history and I felt like I was in a fairy tale. Huge spiral staircases and parade halls. Tapestries and period furnishings. We were at this one early and there were no crowds at all. We felt like we could explore and enjoy as much as we liked. Kevin’s flexibility made it feel like we had all day. It was so relaxing. The second was Chenonceau. Again, Tapestries in every room, paintings, furniture, amazing sites and beautiful gardens in all of the castles and chateaus. The third was Cheverny. Designed by women, it has a wing that extends across a nice medium river. We didn’t have the opportunity, but we would have loved to spend a whole day there and paddle small boats on that river and swim. At each one, there were cafes with very decent food options. And don’t forget the best part. Our people who provided great transportation and information as well as the tickets were just perfect. They made our tour what we needed it to be- packed with beauty and kindness. The perfect vacation tour.
Mahesh P,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
Nicely Arranged trip to Loire valley. Happened to visit 3 chateau, each different from one another. Carefully & smartly picked by Yasser, which added more beauty .
Jason V,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
This was a great way to see three popular castles in the Loire in one day. Our guide, Yasser, was engaging and very knowledgeable about the Loire and the chateaux. He kept us on schedule, but also gave us some flexibility on how much time we spent at each place and in a couple of stopovers along the way. The van was comfortable and very clean, and all we had to do was show up. At each chateaux, Yasser handled everything, including setting us up with audio tours. This is a much better way to enjoy these beautiful places than on a larger tour.
Annie R,
Sep 29, 2024
- Viator
It was the best day. Our tour guide picked us up from our hotel and escorted us to the entrance of every castle as well as picked up our audio guides. Our guide was extremely personable and made a long day an enjoyable one. If you are looking to spend the day exploring castles this is the best one. I will recommend them to everyone.
Zoya B,
Sep 16, 2023
- Viator
Great places to visit, enough time provided to explore all three castles. Very comfortable transportation.
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