--- title: Private 3 Loire Castles Live Guided with Wine tasting from Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/private-3-loire-castles-live-guided-with-wine-tasting-from-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 595 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 780 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private, three château entries rank_in_category: 41 of 63 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-04 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/private-3-loire-castles-live-guided-with-wine-tasting-from-paris/ --- # Private 3 Loire Castles Live Guided with Wine tasting from Paris **Guidekin's take:** The top three Loire castles, live-guided and fully private, with a wine tasting on route. Château country at your own pace. In our comparison: #41 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Hight quality Private Live-guided Full-day trip from Paris to the Top 3 Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord. Tickets included. Door-to-door Pickup from any address in Paris included. Mercedes Minivan or Mercedes E220. You save up around two hours. Duration of 13 hours, longer as usual. We bring You to the local Vinery where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste the wines (included). This tour is also offered in Small-groups. 15 other Day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences by Clewel Travel. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 537 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €235: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 537 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €595 per person - Duration: 13h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Clewel Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-04 ## Reviews 4.72 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 30 of 32. - 5 stars: 29 (91%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (6%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value detailed castle history and attentive service, though some report missed meeting times **Praised:** - Guided castle visits with detailed history and engaging stories - Attentive guides adapt the pace and itinerary to personal needs - Comfortable transport and careful driving - Enjoyable winery visits and local wine tastings - Help finding photo spots and taking pictures **Complaints:** - Some report guides not being at the agreed meeting point on time Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-11-18 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Winery visit with wine tasting of 7 wines - Professional Guide - Driver - Bottled water - Entrance tickets to Three Castles - All Fees and Taxes - Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people ## Not included - Gratuities and Souvenirs - Meals and Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Paris** (pass by, no stop) - 07:30 Meeting at Opera Garnier Steps or Pick-up from Your hotel if option booked. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The... 2. **Chateau de Chambord** (1h 30m; admission included) - 10:00 - 11:30 Visit of Chateaux 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... 3. **Plou Et Fils** (2h; admission included) - 12:30 Wine Tasting of minimum 7 wines at a local family vinery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 13:15 -14:30 Time for Lunch in Amboise city where... 4. **Chateau Royal d'Amboise** (1h 10m; admission included) - 14:30 to 15:40 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chateau d’Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room. Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance... 5. **Chateau de Chenonceau** (1h 30m; admission included) - 16:00 to 17:10/17:30 Skip-the-line access to the Chateau Chenonceau and its Gardens. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. You will get as well the brochure with explanations of each room. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is... 6. **Paris** (pass by, no stop) - 20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-04 - 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: 537 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1190 | €595 | | 4 | €1700 | €425 | | 6 | €1950 | €325 | 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 63** | €595 | 13h | 4.72 (32) | 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 | | [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 #41 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/private-3-loire-castles-live-guided-with-wine-tasting-from-paris/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md