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.
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.
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.
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.
Place de Châteauneuf
You can find out about the history of Tours with a stop at Place de Châteauneuf. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Activities
Chenonceau Castle Admission ticket
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Unusual track game on Christmas markets in Tours
Our pick of the best Old Town Tours Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
Clean and quiet rooms.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
Staff were helpful
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Mondial
Good hotel for a stopover in the area.
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025
Best Western Central Hotel
Very helpful receptionist. Excellent breakfast. Good location. Old hotel however a good vibe. Our stay was enjoyable
Reviewed on 26 July 2025
Hôtel du Cygne (Tours)
Great position. Great vibe. You’re metres from an amazing eat street and 15 minutes walk from the old city. Breakfast was fine, no hot options. The downstairs room smelled weird, a strange cementy, catch in the back of your throat sort of thing. We asked for deodoriser, nothing came.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
L'Adresse Boutique Hotel
We had a fine stay at this hotel, but the room was quirky. There is no elevator and the stairs are narrow. The room was a decent size and comfortable, but the toilet was in a separate room from the sink and shower, which was interesting. The walls are VERY thin; thankfully the other guests were not ...
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Tours
Cathédrale
While visiting Cathédrale, you might make a stop by sights like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Château de 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 Saint Martin Basilica.
Les Halles
When in Les Halles, you can plan a visit to Saint Martin Basilica and Place Plumereau, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Fuye-Velpeau
While La Fuye-Velpeau isn't home to many top sights, Tours Fine Arts Museum and Prébendes d'Oé Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Beaujardin
While there might not be top attractions in Beaujardin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parc des Expositions de Tours and Stade de la Vallee du Cher.
