Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours: Touraine tastings

Taste five wines at one vineyard, six at the next, without driving between them

An afternoon wine tour from Tours or Amboise that takes small groups of up to 8 people through two Touraine vineyards with a local guide. You'll taste at least 11 wines across both estates (sparkling, white, rosé and red) paired with regional cheeses and charcuterie, traveling between sites in an air-conditioned minivan. The tour runs 4 hours and operates in English or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon wine tour in Touraine

• Depart from Tours or Amboise
• Visit first vineyard and learn about terroir
• Taste sparkling, red, and white wines with charcuterie
• Travel to second vineyard
• Tour wine cellar and winery
• Taste diverse wines paired with local cheeses

The experience

What's the difference between a Chenin from one side of Touraine and a Sauvignon from the other? That's the kind of question a local guide answers when you're standing in the vineyard itself. The first estate takes you through the vines and into the winery, where you'll taste at least five wines (sparkling, red and white) paired with local charcuterie like rillettes and rillons. The second stop goes deeper: a cellar tour followed by a tasting that runs the full range from sparkling to still, dry to sweet, at least six wines total, this time with regional cheeses. The minivan moves you between the two without the logistics of driving yourself or waiting for a shuttle.

The group stays small, no more than eight people, which means the guide can answer questions without rushing through the tasting notes. Water is available in the vehicle and at each estate, and the minivan itself is air-conditioned, so the afternoon doesn't blur into heat and fatigue. If you have dietary needs or allergies (the tour includes dairy and pork meat), you can flag that when you book and the estates will work with you. Children from age 3 are welcome, and service animals can come along.

You choose your departure point: Tours or Amboise. Both are in the Loire Valley, and both put you in the heart of Touraine's wine country without the drive from a bigger city. The route itself is part of the afternoon: the Loire landscapes roll past the windows as you move between vineyards, which is something you'd miss if you were focused on the road.

What’s included

• Tastings of at least 11 wines across two estates (sparkling, white, rosé and red varieties).
• local cheeses and charcuterie pairings at both vineyards.
• vineyard and cellar tours with a local guide.
• air-conditioned minivan transport between the two estates.
• water throughout the afternoon.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or French13:30

Guide in English or French14:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:30 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by VinoLoire wine tours

Is this one for you?Choose the Tours departure if you're staying in the city. Choose Amboise if you're based in that part of the valley. Either way, the minivan and guide handle the route between vineyards, so you can focus on the wines and the landscape instead of navigating the roads.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What grape varieties will I taste on this tour?

The Touraine region grows Chenin, Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet and Gamay, among others. The two estates you visit will showcase their own selection across the sparkling, white, rosé and red wines they produce, so you'll encounter several varieties across the 11+ tastings.

What's included in the wine tastings besides the wine?

Each tasting is paired with local specialties: the first estate pairs wines with regional charcuterie (rillettes, rillons and other delicacies), and the second pairs them with local cheeses. Water is also available throughout the afternoon.

Can I book a private tour, or is this always a small group?

This tour operates as a small group of up to 8 people with a shared local guide. The group size is fixed. Private departures are not mentioned in the standard offering.