--- title: Loire Valley Wine & Castle Tour from Paris With Tasting & Pickup lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-wine-castle-tour-from-paris-with-tasting-pickup/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 279 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 68 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Hotel transfers, max eight rank_in_category: 28 of 63 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-wine-castle-tour-from-paris-with-tasting-pickup/ --- # Loire Valley Wine & Castle Tour from Paris With Tasting & Pickup **Guidekin's take:** A premium small-group Loire day capped tight, with tastings and pickup, rated 4.85. The polished version of the castles run. In our comparison: #28 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the very best of the Loire Valley on a premium small-group day trip from Paris, limited to just 8 guests for a relaxed, comfortable, and personalized experience. Explore two of France’s most spectacular Renaissance castles—Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau—with included audio guides, giving you the freedom to discover their remarkable history, architecture, and stunning surroundings at your own pace. Enjoy a traditional three-course French lunch before visiting Plou et Fils, one of the Loire Valley’s oldest family-owned wineries, where more than 500 years of winemaking tradition come to life during a guided tasting of 8–20 carefully selected regional wines. With hotel pick-up and drop-off, comfortable transportation, and an expert English-speaking guide, this thoughtfully designed experience brings together history, culture, gastronomy, and exceptional wines—creating one of the Loire Valley’s most complete and unforgettable day trips from Paris. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 2445 pickup points - Group size varies by option: small group from €279 · private from €875 - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 2445 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €279 per person for the Small Group Tour - No Lunch option; other options up to €875 - Duration: 10h–13h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 68 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Go Go Tours - Privat Segway Tours In Paris - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €279 · private from €875 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.85 from 68 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 65 of 68. - 5 stars: 63 (93%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (3%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the castles, guides and lunch, though some find the wine tasting short on explanation **Praised:** - Many praise the guides' knowledge of castle history and the region - Flexible stops and timing tailored to travellers' interests - Visits to contrasting castles with distinctive interiors and gardens - Restaurant lunches are a recurring highlight - Enjoyable winery visits and cellar tours with local wines **Complaints:** - Some find wine explanations lacking, while others describe informative tastings Written by Guidekin from the 66 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-09-16 to 2026-09-10); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Tour - No Lunch | €279 / person | English | No Lunch: This option does not include lunch Pickup included | | Small Group Tour - With Lunch | €329 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Small Group Tour: This is a group tour with the maximum amount of 8 passengers which includes a 3 course lunch Pickup included | | Private Tour | €875 / person (for 2+ people) | English | This is a private tour Pickup included | ## What's included - Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures personalised attention - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Bottled water - *If selected* Enjoy a delicious lunch which includes starter main and desert - Discover local winerie and enjoy a tasting up to 5 glasses of wine - Air conditioned mini-van - Visit the castles and get to know its history with an audio-guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Lunch can be included if the option with Lunch is selected - Souvenirs ## Itinerary 1. **Paris** (2h) - Your day begins with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel or Airbnb in Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Once everyone is on board, we depart for the beautiful Loire Valley. On the way, depending on timing and traffic conditions, we may make a short... 2. **Chateau de Chambord** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your next destination is the extraordinary Château de Chambord, one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable castles in the Loire Valley. A true masterpiece of the French Renaissance, Chambord is considered a unique work of architectural genius and one of the greatest... 3. **Enjoy a traditional 3-course French lunch in a carefully selected restaurant,...** (1h 30m; admission included) - Enjoy a traditional 3-course French lunch in a carefully selected restaurant, Théâtre Le Quai, located on Boulevard Henri Arnauld in Angers. In this elegant setting, you will be served a seasonal menu featuring a starter, main course, and dessert, offering a true taste of... 4. **Chateau de Chenonceau** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your next stop is the magnificent Château de Chenonceau, one of the most iconic and elegant castles in the Loire Valley. Known as the “Ladies’ Château,” it is famous for its unique Renaissance architecture gracefully spanning the River Cher. Rich in history and elegance,... 5. **Plou Et Fils** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your journey continues to Plou & Fils, a charming family-owned winery in the heart of the Loire Valley, known for its authentic winemaking traditions and warm hospitality. Here, you will be welcomed for a guided visit and tasting experience, where you will discover the... 6. **Paris** (2h) - At the end of your Loire Valley experience, you will relax on the journey back to Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver/guide will drop you off directly at your hotel or Airbnb, or at another location in Paris agreed in advance, ensuring a smooth and... ## 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: 2445 ## 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 - Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices - Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability - It can be cold in the castles so please dress accordingly as we operate at all weather conditions - The trip to Loire Valley takes around 2.5 hours and the trip from the Loire Valley takes around 3 hours back to the hotel depending on the traffic. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 63** | €279 | 10h–13h | 4.85 (68) | varies by option | | [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 | | [Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris](/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-garden-auvers-sur-oise-with-van-gogh-house-full-day-from-paris/?format=md) | €220 | 10h | 4.9 (432) | shared | Ranked #28 of 63 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 22 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/day-trips-from-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/loire-valley-wine-castle-tour-from-paris-with-tasting-pickup/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md