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★4.8 64 experiences from € 7 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Loire Valley Day Tour: Castles & Private Lunch Experience
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Loire Valley Day Tour: Castles & Private Lunch ExperienceSpend 9.5 hours visiting Chambord and Chenonceau with a local English-speaking guide, then lunch inside a family-owned château away from tour groups.
466 reviews
4.91★
Duration
9h 30m
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 239per person
Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride: Sunrise & Champagne Toast
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Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride: Sunrise & Champagne ToastHot-air balloon flight over Loire Valley châteaux at sunrise or sunset. Includes hotel pickup, Champagne toast, and wine tasting. 3 hours from Amboise.
296 reviews
4.68★
Duration
3h–4h
Next departure: 28 Feb 2027Live guide EN · FRPickup optionalFree cancellationfrom€ 255per person
Amboise: Caves Ambacia Wine Tasting & Cellar Tour
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Best value
Amboise: Caves Ambacia Wine Tasting & Cellar TourStep into Loire Valley’s 16th-century caves in Amboise, taste three curated wines with a sommelier, and explore 150 years of winemaking history. Includes tasting class.
275 reviews
4.66★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 32per person

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Loire Valley: Château du Petit Thouars Picnic & Wine Tour
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Travelers' pick
Loire Valley: Château du Petit Thouars Picnic & Wine Tour
207 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
from€ 76per person
Vouvray Wine Tour & Tasting: 2 Cellars, 10+ Wines
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Vouvray Wine Tour & Tasting: 2 Cellars, 10+ Wines
187 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h 30m
from€ 125per person
Loire Valley: Chenonceau, Chambord & Wine Cave Day Tour
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Loire Valley: Chenonceau, Chambord & Wine Cave Day Tour
179 reviews
4.58★
Duration
9h
from€ 239per person
Chenonceau Hot Air Balloon Flight: Loire Valley Castles Views
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Travelers' pick
Chenonceau Hot Air Balloon Flight: Loire Valley Castles Views
168 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
from€ 229per person
Loire Valley Châteaux Tour: Chambord & Chenonceau from Tours
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Loire Valley Châteaux Tour: Chambord & Chenonceau from Tours
120 reviews
4.91★
Duration
8h
from€ 199per person
Loire Valley: Vouvray Wine Tour & Tasting from Tours
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Loire Valley: Vouvray Wine Tour & Tasting from Tours
85 reviews
4.65★
Duration
4h 30m
from€ 99per person
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours: Touraine tastings
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Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours: Touraine tastings
85 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h
from€ 145per person

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Nantes Self-Guided Walking Tour: 35+ Stops with Offline App
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Nantes Self-Guided Walking Tour: 35+ Stops with Offline AppSelf-guided walking tour of Nantes with offline app, audio guide in four languages, and 35+ narration points covering the Botanical Garden.
16 reviews
4.25★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayFree cancellationfrom€ 9.08per person
Jules Verne Escape Game in Nantes: Outdoor Puzzle Hunt
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Travelers' pick
Jules Verne Escape Game in Nantes: Outdoor Puzzle HuntOutdoor escape game on Île de Nantes where your team solves puzzles and hunts clues via smartphone to send Jules Verne back to the 19th century. Minimum age 12.
23 reviews
4.17★
Duration
2h
Every dayFree cancellationfrom€ 15per person
Towed Buoy Session Loire Atlantique: 10-Minute Water Thrill
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Towed Buoy Session Loire Atlantique: 10-Minute Water ThrillGet towed behind a 350HP speedboat on an inflatable buoy for 10 minutes in Loire Atlantique, with wetsuit and life jacket included.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Next departure: 3 Apr 2027Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 25per person
Jet-ski session near Nantes: Two secure circuits
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Jet-ski session near Nantes: Two secure circuitsRide a jet-ski on two secure circuits near Nantes with a qualified instructor watching remotely. Choose between a 130 HP or 90 HP model, solo or with a passenger.
31 reviews
4.84★
Duration
10m
Next departure: 3 Apr 2027Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 35per person
Nantes: Private Custom Walking Tour & Local Insights
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Travelers' pick
Nantes: Private Custom Walking Tour & Local InsightsSee Nantes with a private guide who meets you at your hotel, adapts the walk to your pace, and shares real local tips. Flexible start, fully personalized route.
12 reviews
4.33★
Duration
2h–8h
start times · Every day
21
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 47per person
Chinon Wine Tasting: Vineyard Walk & Cellar Tour
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Chinon Wine Tasting: Vineyard Walk & Cellar TourWalk Chinon vineyards with the Count and Countess at their family estate, descend into a 15th-century troglodyte cellar.
37 reviews
4.62★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfrom€ 47per person
Loire Valley Vouvray: Vineyard Walk, Cellar Tour & Wine Tasting
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Loire Valley Vouvray: Vineyard Walk, Cellar Tour & Wine TastingFeel the Loire Valley’s rhythm on a Vouvray vineyard walk, explore a rock-hewn cellar, and taste 6 local wines with snacks. Small group tour with local guide.
84 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 5 Mar 2027Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 57per person
Quad biking near Nantes: 2-hour electric ride on private estate
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Quad biking near Nantes: 2-hour electric ride on private estateRide CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX Electric quads on a private estate between Nantes and La Baule, with helmet, suit and guide included. Groups up to five quads per run.
39 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Sat and Sun
2
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 79per person
Vineyard cycle tours in Chinon, Loire Valley: Wine & bike
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Vineyard cycle tours in Chinon, Loire Valley: Wine & bikeCycle through Chinon vineyards with a local guide for five to six hours, stopping at multiple producers and caves while enjoying a locally made picnic.
18 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
Tue–Thu
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 130per person
Saumur Wine Tasting: 9 Wines at Domaine Beaumont
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Saumur Wine Tasting: 9 Wines at Domaine BeaumontTaste 9 organic wines directly with winemaker Gérald at Domaine Beaumont in Saumur, touring the vineyard and troglodyte cellar before a picnic lunch.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Free cancellationfrom€ 135per person

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3-day Anjou tour: Castle stay with gastronomic dining
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3-day Anjou tour: Castle stay with gastronomic diningThree-day Anjou tour based at Château des Forges with guided walks, regional cuisine, and a theatrical evening, plus TGV train travel from Angers.
Duration
2d
Next departure: 19 Jun 2027Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 89per person
Hot air balloon flight over Loire castles in Touraine
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Hot air balloon flight over Loire castles in TouraineFly over Château de Chenonceau and the Loire Valley in a hot air balloon from Touraine, with a champagne toast included and flexible dates year-round.
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfrom€ 250per person
Loire Anjou wines tasting tour from Angers: Two estates
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Loire Anjou wines tasting tour from Angers: Two estatesTaste Chenin Blancs and Cabernet Francs at two family-run Anjou wine estates near Angers, with a local guide, transport and light food included in a half-day tour.
Duration
3h 30m
Mon–Sat
09:00
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 124per person
Chartres private walking tour with local guide and tasting
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Chartres private walking tour with local guide and tastingPrivate 2-hour walking tour of Chartres with a local English or French guide, including the Cathedral and a local product tasting with personalized recommendations.
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 149per person
Saumur wine tasting tour: Three estates and troglodyte caves
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Saumur wine tasting tour: Three estates and troglodyte cavesFull-day wine tour from Saumur visiting three Loire Valley estates with tastings of sparkling, white, rosé and red wines.
Duration
7h 30m
Tue–Sat
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 249per person
Angers Anjou Gardens Half-Day Tour: Two Gardens
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Angers Anjou Gardens Half-Day Tour: Two GardensHalf-day garden tour in Angers exploring two designed landscapes with a bilingual guide and air-conditioned minivan transport.
Duration
4h
Next departure: 17 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 129per person
Loire Anjou wines tasting tour from Angers: Two wineries
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Loire Anjou wines tasting tour from Angers: Two wineriesSmall-group wine tasting in Anjou vineyards near Angers with a local bilingual guide, visiting two family-run estates to sample Chenin Blancs.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
Tue–Sat
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 124per person
Loire Valley Wine Tasting Tour: Angers Two Wineries Four Hours
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Loire Valley Wine Tasting Tour: Angers Two Wineries Four HoursTaste sparkling, white, rosé and red wines at two family-run Anjou estates in four hours, with a bilingual guide.
Duration
4h
Tue–Sat
13:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 129per person
Loire Valley wine and château tour from Angers: Brissac Castle
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Loire Valley wine and château tour from Angers: Brissac CastleFull-day tour from Angers through two wineries and Château de Brissac, France's tallest château, with lunch and wine tastings included. Bilingual guide and minivan transport.
Duration
9h
Thu–Sat
09:00
Season until 7 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 257€ 218per person
Anjou and Saumur wine tasting: 3 wineries with lunch
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Anjou and Saumur wine tasting: 3 wineries with lunchTour three Saumur-area wineries with a bilingual guide, sampling sparkling, white, rosé and red wines while enjoying lunch and comfortable minivan transport.
Duration
9h
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 244€ 220per person
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Loire Valley at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Loire Valley Day Tour: Castles & Private Lunch Experience, € 239 (9h 30m, 4.91★ · 466).
  • Top rated: Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride: Sunrise & Champagne Toast, € 255 (3h–4h, 4.68★ · 296).
  • Best value: Amboise: Caves Ambacia Wine Tasting & Cellar Tour, € 32 (1h 30m, 4.66★ · 275).

Of the 64 experiences: 64 with free cancellation, 52 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup and 28 bookable last-minute.

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