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The 15 Best Loire Valley Château Tours

24 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $20

Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise are the usual three, and fitting all of them into one day from Paris means a lot of coach. These 15 are honest about travel time, entries included and total cost.

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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

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1.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,907 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $149.95Our pick

Loire Valley châteaux day trip from Paris with included entry, a Chenonceau wine tasting, and free time in Blois, all in one long day.

“We loved the tour! Not the older ladies that got lost in the parking lot and affected the rest of our day, but everything else and our guide was fantastic! Our hostess and driver get five stars!”

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Chambord: Entry Ticket to the Castle

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2.Chambord: Entry Ticket to the Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,841 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Skip-the-line entry to Château de Chambord lets you explore 60+ rooms, temporary exhibitions, and the huge park in the Loire Valley.

“The most beautiful castle, just like a fairytale. Using the pre-purchased tickets was easy and allowed us immediate access”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

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3.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Paris to Loire Valley day trip with skip-the-line Chambord and Chenonceau visits, plus wine tasting and free lunch time in Blois.

“We booked the Loire Valley day trip with wine tasting and had a wonderful experience. Our guide, Ratri, was exceptional — very knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly. She explained the history of the castles beautifully and made the long day enjoyable and fun. The wine tasting was also a lovely highlight. Overall, it was a well-organized tour and I would highly recommend it, especially with Ratri as the guide.”

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Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket

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4.Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,515 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Timed entry to Chenonceau Castle, gardens, Dômes and Carriage Galleries, plus audio guides and river views in the Loire Valley.

“It was a very busy day at the chateau . We arrived around 10.am with our pre bought tickets. We have to present the passes we have to exchange for the entry tickets standing in the queue they were telling everyone next castle entry would be 5.15pm. When we exchanged our prebought tickets we were given entry at 11.15 because we had prebought tickets . This was a huge benefit . The castle tour was excellent which we did ourselves using the free pocket handbook which detailed every room”

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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

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5.Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,269 reviews · 12 hours - 750 minutes · from $127

From Paris to three Loire Valley châteaux in one efficient day, with guided history at Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny.

“Lovely day trip - you see 3 castles in 1 day so obviously you will only have maybe 1.5-2 hours max at each castle (I think for 1 we only had 45 minutes and that’s if you decide to not use the bathroom). If you have a plan and are quick to read the signs and walk fast you can squeeze in every room inside the castles but for the price it’s best bet for seeing the variety of castles.”

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Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

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6.Loire Valley Castles Trip with Chenonceau and Chambord from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 901 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160.77

Luxury coach day trip from Paris to Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny with skip-the-line tickets, plus guide or audio.

“It was a convenient way to visit three splendid French castles in the Loire Valley. It was truly a dream come true. Our guide Claire spoke English and Spanish very well and explained the history of the area well. Please note that the time in Chambord was limited. It would be wise to plane your visit to spend a bit more time walking around the beautiful gardens to get a great view of the castle. I had to run to capture the moments I wanted.”

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Amboise: Clos Lucé Castle, Da Vinci Park and Museum Ticket

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Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

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Amboise: Caves Ambacia Visit and Wine Tasting

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9.Amboise: Caves Ambacia Visit and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 496 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

Step into Caves Ambacia in Amboise for a sensorial cave tour, a 150-year wine history, and a guided tasting with pairing.

“Great people working at the Caves. Knowledgeable, nice and fun. The history and education about the wine was interesting and well done and the tasting was ample and delicious. Thank you!”

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Loire Valley: Château Royal d’Amboise Entrance Ticket

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $284.31

Small-group Loire day trip to Chenonceau and Chambord, with a calm lunch at a private family chateau and English-guided visits.

“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.”

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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

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12.Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $308.51

Hot-air balloon over the Loire Valley from Amboise or Chenonceau with hotel pickup, champagne toast, and sunrise or sunset views.

“Do not hesitate! This was such a wonderful experience. I had initial trepidation but in the very experienced hands of Kevin and his team, I did not need to. To be travelling in the open air, so quiet & peaceful, gazing at beautiful scenery, it’s something I won’t forget and I’m so glad I did it! Thank you for a wonderful experience!”

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Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket

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13.Chateau Gaillard Royal Domain Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 250 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $24.14

Explore Château Gaillard’s Renaissance rooms and orange-tree gardens. Small-group admission with optional French guide and citrus tastings.

“Upon checking out previous views on Château Gaillard, we found some negative reviews. We decided to try. The Château and gardens are lovely! We've found that Châteaus come in different sizes and restorations. Château Gaillard was just such. Not the shiniest, but quaint and charming. We felt it was worth the price. Interesting relics, vintage items and paintings. Minimal crowd. A nice place wander around and take your time. Tall mature trees and nice gardens are beautiful! Try the blood orange wine in the bar. It is delicious! Bought a bottle for later. Relaxing and beautiful. Give the Château a try!”

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From Paris: Small-Group Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Tour

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Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley

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15.Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33.88

Tour Caves Ambacia in Amboise, then enjoy a sommelier-led tasting of six Loire wines with cheese and charcuterie in the cellar.

“The tour was as expected. The guide for the winery was very good and knowledgeable. The wine was very good and I enjoyed that they served cheese with the tastings. Recommend.”

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