--- title: 3 Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/3-loire-valley-castles-and-wine-tasting-private-guided-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 1390 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [de, ru, uk, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private car, per group rank_in_category: 36 of 67 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/3-loire-valley-castles-and-wine-tasting-private-guided-tour/ --- # 3 Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Choose three Loire Valley chateaux on a private tour for your party, with a guide and driver. Air-conditioned transport, water and soft drinks are included; moderate fitness is required and pricing is per group. 4.83 from 42 reviews at €1390 per group/vehicle for 12h. In our comparison: #36 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Dedicated to turning your travel wishes into reality, ensuring a personalized and seamless experience tailored to your preferences. We strive to accommodate special requests and make every journey unforgettable. Up your travel expectations. This tour combines 3 very famous chateaux of your choice in the Loire Valley, professional guide and driver will do everything possible and impossible to make your experience unforgettable. We are adapting to your wishes, and we offer skip the lines with the fast tickets. You will have Comfortable air-conditioned cars during the pick-up from the hotel or even the airport. There will be an interactive presentation during the time you're in the car. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 2709 pickup points - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 2709 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €1390 per group/vehicle for the Comfort Car (1-2 PAX) option; other options up to €2490 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tour Up in Europe - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Russian, Ukrainian, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.83 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 42. - 5 stars: 39 (93%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise flexible itineraries and comfortable transport, but some find the guide's historical knowledge lacking. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of castle history, art and architecture - Flexible itineraries tailored to personal interests and needs - Comfortable vehicles and courteous drivers - Well organised visits and helpful communication before departure **Complaints:** - Some praise the historical detail, while others report weak knowledge and reliance on online searches Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-06-10 to 2026-07-06); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Comfort Car (1-2 PAX) | €1390 per group | Spanish, English, Russian, German, Italian, French, Ukrainian | comfort car Pickup included | | Luxury Car (1-2 PAX) | €1890 per group | Spanish, English, Russian, German, Italian, French, Ukrainian | luxury car Pickup included | | Mini van (1-4 pax) | €2300 per group | Spanish, English, Russian, German, Italian, French, Ukrainian | Pickup included | | Mini-Van (5-6 PAX) | €2490 per group | Spanish, English, Russian, German, Italian, French, Ukrainian | Mini van Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Soda/Pop - Bottled water - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Gratuities for guide and driver ## Itinerary 1. **Chateau de Chambord** (2h; admission included) - Visit the Château de Chambord. The Guide will tell you the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed (1519–1547) by Francis I and is... 2. **Chateau Royal d'Amboise** (1h; admission included) - Known as the lullaby of Kings and the final resting place of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci, Amboise is the grand royal residence of the French kings in the 15th-century and an example of the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architecture. The Histopad... 3. **Amboise** (1h) - Lunch Time! In the Amboise city you will find many restaurants and cafes. We can recommend some or make a reservation at a good restaurant. 4. **Plou Et Fils** (1h) - Wine Tasting of minimum 7 wines at the local family winery existing since 1508. You will learn how the famous Loire Valley wines have been made over the centuries and have the wine tasting of the local wines with explanations. A visit to the wine cave is possible on request. 5. **Chateau de Chenonceau** (2h; admission included) - is the most visited and photographed chateau of the Valley. It's often described as ‘the ladies castle’ as throughout its history it's them who have most influenced its design and destiny. 6. **Loire Valley** (pass by, no stop) - Discover the Loire Valley, visit its castles Chambord, Amboise, Chenoneau and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived there. We bring you to a local historical wine producer for tasting at least 7 different wines. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 2709 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1390 | €695 | | 4 | €2300 | €575 | | 6 | €2490 | €415 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips start at €69 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #36 of 67** | €1390 per group | 12h | 4.83 (42) | private | | [Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer](/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/?format=md) | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private | | [Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace](/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/?format=md) | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared | | [Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits](/france/paris/tours/paris-wine-day-tours-exclusive-champagne-tour-incl-3-visits/?format=md) | €390 | 12h | 5.0 (95) | shared | Ranked #36 of 67 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 24 of 67 are private. 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