Old Town Tours Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Tours
Popular places to visit
Place Plumereau
You can learn about the history of Tours with a trip to Place Plumereau. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Tours Fine Arts Museum
View an array of iconic paintings from the last 600 years set among antique furnishings in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Loire Valley.
Saint-Gatien Cathedral
See the tombs of the infants of French royalty after gazing up at the mesmerizing façade and the well preserved stained glass inside.
Saint Martin Basilica
Find out about the history of this church, which was ransacked, burnt down and eventually demolished and then rebuilt in honor of a saint whose tomb lies beneath.
Vinci International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Vinci International Convention Centre during your trip to Tours. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Musée du Compagnonnage
You can study the exhibits at Musée du Compagnonnage, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Tours. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Activities
Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket
Medieval Streets to Gourmet Eats: Audio Tour of the City of Tours
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
From Tours or Amboise: Loire Valley Wine Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Tours Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
"The parking is not owned by the hotel, but is directly adjacent to it with an elevator that comes up to the front door of the hotel. Overall, an excellent experience in a very good area of town close to lots of restaurants I would stay there again."
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
"Ok place."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Hotel Mondial
"Great location and comfortable facilities"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
L'Adresse Boutique Hotel
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Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hôtel du Cygne (Tours)
"Unbelievably friendly owners. Really personalized the stay and went out of their way to accommodate us and make our trip special."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Best Western Central Hotel
"Funky older hotel, but was clean with good location"
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Tours
Tours City Centre
Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Archaeological Museum.
La Fuye-Velpeau
While La Fuye-Velpeau isn't home to many top sights, Tours Fine Arts Museum and Château de Tours are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cathédrale
While visiting Cathédrale, you might make a stop by sights like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Château de Tours.
Les Halles
When in Les Halles, you can plan a visit to Place Plumereau and Tours Fine Arts Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Quartier Giraudeau
Though Quartier Giraudeau may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Botanical Garden and Prébendes d'Oé Garden.
