--- title: "Loire Valley Castles VIP Private Tour: Chambord, Chenonceaux, Amboise" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-castles-vip-private-tour-chambord-chenonceaux-amboise/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 765 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 38 duration_minutes: 780 languages: [ru, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 41 of 67 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-castles-vip-private-tour-chambord-chenonceaux-amboise/ --- # Loire Valley Castles VIP Private Tour: Chambord, Chenonceaux, Amboise **Guidekin's take:** Visit Chambord, Chenonceaux and Amboise on a private tour for your party from Paris. An art historian guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all fees and taxes are included; lunch is extra. 4.79 from 38 reviews at €765 per person for 13h. In our comparison: #41 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take away the hassle out of planning your day trip to the Loire Valley, the birthplace of French Renaissance with more 120 châteaux (estates), on this private luxury tour with roundtrip transportation from Paris. Highlights include visits to Leonardo da Vinci's home and tomb, outstanding Gothic architecture, and plenty of time to enjoy three of the Loire Valley's most impressive and famous châteaux. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 121 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €50: ages 0 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 121 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €765 per person - Duration: 13h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Parismatic Tour - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Russian, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.79 from 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 38. - 5 stars: 33 (87%) - 4 stars: 2 (5%) - 3 stars: 3 (8%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and comfortable transport, but some report missing entry to a planned castle. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides connect the castles with French history, art and architecture - Comfortable vehicles and convenient pickup from accommodation - Personal attention and itineraries adapted to travellers' preferences - A balance of guided explanations and time to explore independently **Complaints:** - Some enjoy a relaxed pace, while others feel rushed at the castles and between stops - Missed entry to a planned castle leaves some feeling the itinerary is incomplete - Some find the guides friendly, while others describe an unwelcoming manner Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-02-09 to 2026-05-15); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private transportation - Local expert art historian guide - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Luxury and very confortable vehicle, perfect for long tours - Hotel pick-up and drop-off ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuites (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Chateau Royal d'Amboise** (1h; admission included) - After departing Paris in the morning, enjoy a spacious, luxury ride to the first stop of the day, Chateau Royal d'Amboise. The royal château is famous for being the last resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. French royalty resided at Amboise from the 15th to the 19th century,... 2. **Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci** (pass by, no stop) - Near Amboise, there will be a quick stop for pictures at Clos Lucé, which used to be the official residence of Leonardo da Vinci, between 1516 and 1519. 3. **Chateau de Chenonceau** (2h; admission included) - Next is a real jewel of a château, and the most famous of the Loire region: Chenonceau with its magnificent gardens. Chenonceau is a unique castle, situated above the Cher river, that is also known as “Chateau des dames.” It’s a beautiful mixture between Gothic and... 4. **Chateau de Chambord** (1h; admission included) - In the afternoon, you will finally discover Chambord, a grandiose château. Set on 13,000 acres of parkland, this former royal residence represents the pinnacle of France’s 16th-century architectural revolution, and the double helix spiral staircase at the heart of the... 5. **Loire Valley** (pass by, no stop) - Spend the day visiting some of France’s most spectacular castles, and the birthplace of the French Renaissance, on this luxury tour of Loire Valley from Paris tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - 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: 121 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1530 | €765 | | 4 | €1760 | €440 | | 6 | €1992 | €332 | 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 · #41 of 67** | €765 | 13h | 4.79 (38) | 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 #41 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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