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

Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Chateau Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont …More

4.8 (207)

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

Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Chateau Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont...

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (207)
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$272
Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray

An excellent introduction tour to discover the diversity of Loire Valley wines with a passionate professional wine guide As a small group (maximum 8) enjoy …More

5.0 (165)

Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray

An excellent introduction tour to discover the diversity of Loire Valley wines with a passionate professional wine guide As a small group (maximum 8) enjoy...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (165)
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$146
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise

Join us on a wonderful afternoon wine tour starting from Tours or Amboise, and discover the local wines of the Touraine region. As a small …More

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4.9 (75)

Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise

Join us on a wonderful afternoon wine tour starting from Tours or Amboise, and discover the local wines of the Touraine region. As a small...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (75)
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$168
Loire Valley Half Day : Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau from Tours

During this morning, visit the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will share with …More

4.8 (60)

Loire Valley Half Day : Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau from Tours

During this morning, visit the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will share with...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (60)
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$133
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

Discover the whole wine-making process, from grape to wine, with Myriam, the granddaughter and wife of winegrowers from the Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley. 3-hour …More

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5.0 (66)

Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

Discover the whole wine-making process, from grape to wine, with Myriam, the granddaughter and wife of winegrowers from the Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley. 3-hour...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (66)
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$63
Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : 2 local wineries

Explore the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards of Vouvray Appellation. Visit 2 local wineries, meet the producers and learn how to taste these elegant wines from …More

4.6 (76)

Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : 2 local wineries

Explore the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards of Vouvray Appellation. Visit 2 local wineries, meet the producers and learn how to taste these elegant wines from...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (76)
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$115
Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride

Float effortlessly through the skies in France and admire sweeping views over the Loire Valley on this 3-hour hot-air balloon ride. After helping your pilot …More

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4.9 (8)

Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride

Float effortlessly through the skies in France and admire sweeping views over the Loire Valley on this 3-hour hot-air balloon ride. After helping your pilot...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (8)
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$324
Loire Valley Wine Half Day Tour in Vouvray

On this immersive tour, you will discover the heart of the Vouvray appellation, celebrated for its exquisite Chenin Blanc wines. Throughout your excursion, you'll be …More

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4.5 (4)

Loire Valley Wine Half Day Tour in Vouvray

On this immersive tour, you will discover the heart of the Vouvray appellation, celebrated for its exquisite Chenin Blanc wines. Throughout your excursion, you'll be...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (4)
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$157
Amboise Alcove 3 Hours Exclusive Walking Tour

Embark on an exclusive 2-hour private walking tour of Amboise, a picturesque town along the Loire River in France. Start at the magnificent Château d'Amboise …More

5.0 (3)

Amboise Alcove 3 Hours Exclusive Walking Tour

Embark on an exclusive 2-hour private walking tour of Amboise, a picturesque town along the Loire River in France. Start at the magnificent Château d'Amboise...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$32
The Royal City of Loches, discovering a treasure that's off the beaten track

This is a site with many stories: I'll talk about a wide range of subjects including the stories of the women associated with this site, …More

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The Royal City of Loches, discovering a treasure that's off the beaten track

This is a site with many stories: I'll talk about a wide range of subjects including the stories of the women associated with this site,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$445
Private Half-Day Chambord Castle Tour from Tours France

Experience the magnificent Chateau de Chambord on this private half day trip from Tours France. Discover the Preserved Heritage of the Loire Valley with our …More

5.0 (1)

Private Half-Day Chambord Castle Tour from Tours France

Experience the magnificent Chateau de Chambord on this private half day trip from Tours France. Discover the Preserved Heritage of the Loire Valley with our...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$101
Private Half-Day Tour Check-out from Tours

Embark on an unusual ride aboard a comfortable vintage sidecar. Your gentleman sider will help you discover the must-see places between Tours and Azay-le-Rideau along …More

5.0 (1)

Private Half-Day Tour Check-out from Tours

Embark on an unusual ride aboard a comfortable vintage sidecar. Your gentleman sider will help you discover the must-see places between Tours and Azay-le-Rideau along...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$468
Photography tour of Château Amboise

Develop your photography skills while capturing the magic of Château Royal d'Amboise with international award winning photographer and tutor Mark Playle. Resting place of Leonardo …More

5.0 (1)

Photography tour of Château Amboise

Develop your photography skills while capturing the magic of Château Royal d'Amboise with international award winning photographer and tutor Mark Playle. Resting place of Leonardo...

4 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$467
Guided walking tour of Chenonceau chateau

This is the must see chateau of the Loire Valley. You will learn about womens history, mysterious graffiti, technological and scientific changes, peoples beliefs, dietary …More

4.5 (2)

Guided walking tour of Chenonceau chateau

This is the must see chateau of the Loire Valley. You will learn about womens history, mysterious graffiti, technological and scientific changes, peoples beliefs, dietary...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
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$494

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Trip around vineyards
New York City
Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : 2 local wineries
Seaside25828839097, Sep 2026
Trip around vineyards
I enjoyed the visit to the first vineyard more than the second . The owner (Frederick ) spoke English well and was friendly and very informative. I enjoyed his selection of wines . The second vineyard was more commercial and less instructive . Our guide “!Dorien “ was helpful , friendly and very informative ,
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Exceptional experience with the most beautiful views.
New York City
Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or Chenonceau
IDLYT, Sep 2026
Exceptional experience with the most beautiful views.
My husband and I have been fortunate to experience the Châteaus from above as well as below. Traveling in the hot air balloon has definitely exceeded our expectations. Their entire Balloon Revolution team from the time of booking, the pickup, flight and the snack following the flight were very friendly and very welcoming. I would highly recommend this experience.
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Very informative and educational
New York City
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Christopher_G, Sep 2026
Very informative and educational
Vincent was an excellent tour guide with extensive knowledge about viticulture and wine making. We visited two different wineries and tasted probably 10-12 different wines in total. Vincent also provided delicious meats and cheeses to pair with the wines.
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Excellent tour and guide!
New York City
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Jason_M, Sep 2026
Excellent tour and guide!
Excellent tour with a small group and a very experienced guide! Great education - covered from the vine to the bottle and beyond. Highly recommended.!
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See a lot in a few hours
New York City
Loire Valley Half Day : Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau from Tours
Robert_H, Sep 2026
See a lot in a few hours
Good way to see a lot in a few hours. Our guidec — Chloe — was excellent. Groups of a max of five would be better/- sitting in the three across back & middle seats is less than ideal . I know you need. Eight rathervthan five fares
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A moment of happiness
New York City
Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, Amboise or Chenonceau
corinnerZ1678IN, Sep 2026
A moment of happiness
Great team with our pilot Kevin A very good time with ideal conditions Very good memories
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The Villandry and Azay le...
New York City
Loire Valley Half Day : Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau from Tours
Annette_H, Sep 2026
The Villandry and Azay le...
The Villandry and Azay le Rideau tour was a great experience. Dimitri was a knowledgeable and humorous guide, who gave us a lot of insight into the history of the chateaux and the region. He gave us plenty of time in both locations and even made sure we had time to grab some lunch. I would definitely recommend.
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It was good to meet the...
New York City
Loire Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Tours : 2 local wineries
CHARLES_W, Aug 2026
It was good to meet the...
It was good to meet the producers and of course taste their wine. It felt like a personalised tour. Our guide was excellent.
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Fabulous way to learn and taste the wines of Vouvray!
New York City
Morning – Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
Karen_L, Aug 2026
Fabulous way to learn and taste the wines of Vouvray!
Fabulous tour! Rom is incredible - his knowledge of the region and wine was shared with us in perfect timing with our tour and tastings. You won't be disappointed. Book this tour!
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Wonderful start to my wife's birthday!
New York City
Morning – Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
Scott_S, Aug 2026
Wonderful start to my wife's birthday!
While she was hesitant to do a wine tasting early in the day, my wife was quickly onboard after a few minutes with Alycea. She was an AMAZING guide and taught us more about French wine than we ever knew. I now have such a greater appreciation when shopping for French wine now and it is all thanks to Alycea. Her English was perfect and she was a joy to be around. She even got our son, who is early in his wine appreciation journey, to engage and ask questions. Highly recommend, even with the early start my wife loved her birthday wine tasting experience. Thank you Alycea!
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An unforgettable Loire Valley wine experience
New York City
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley
Justin_E, Jul 2026
An unforgettable Loire Valley wine experience
Our guide Myriam was absolutely wonderful — knowledgeable, passionate, and a joy to spend an afternoon with. She walked us through the vines explaining the how and why behind every decision made in the vineyard, then took us through the harvest and fermentation areas before leading us into a stunning cellar partially excavated by her own father-in-law. Her explanation of how sparkling and still wines are made, stored, and bottled was fascinating from start to finish.The tasting was the highlight — a spectacular range of expressions of the Chenin Blanc grape paired with excellent food. What made it truly special was Myriam’s personal touch — she even arranged gluten-free food for one of our guests, which meant the world to us. That kind of care and attention is rare. If you’re visiting the Loire Valley and have any interest in wine, this tour is not to be missed.
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Fantastic
New York City
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley
Nicholas_D, Jun 2026
Fantastic
This was the best wine tour we have been to ,Miriam was so knowledgeable and helpful,and very informative,fantastic
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Vouvray Is Special
New York City
Loire Valley Wine Half Day Tour in Vouvray
FredJ_H, Apr 2026
Vouvray Is Special
Flore was a delight to be with. She was informative and a careful driver. Good choices for two winery visits. We loved the Vouvray experience!
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Wonderful afternoon in the Loire Valley.
New York City
Loire Valley Wine Half Day Tour in Vouvray
Roy_M, Sep 2025
Wonderful afternoon in the Loire Valley.
An absolutely wonderful afternoon in the Loire Valley. Ilya our guide was sensational, and had amazing knowledge of wine, and the region of Vouvray. On top of that he had a wonderful sense of humour and kept us highly amused. The staff at the wineries we visited (Stephan and Lucille) were extremely welcoming, and friendly. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Loire Valley.
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Great half day at Chambord
New York City
Private Half-Day Chambord Castle Tour from Tours France
Cecilia_F, Jun 2025
Great half day at Chambord
We enjoyed our private tour with Charlene. She was very informative, personable, and so patient. We had a million questions and she answered them all. There were large groups everywhere and it was nice to have her to ourselves. The pickup and drop off at our hotel made everything so easy. A half day was perfect for our mobility level.
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A real beautiful discovery!
New York City
Private Half-Day Tour Check-out from Tours
sandrarC5812CG, Jul 2024
A real beautiful discovery!
A real beautiful discovery and an unforgettable experience! Fred was our guide during this beautiful 4h walk to visit or revisit beautiful places of the Touraine! Many thanks to him for this great time spent together... it was a real pleasure! To do or to offer without any hesitation, you will be delighted with the trip!
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