Top Loire Valley Wine Tasting Tours

Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards

Carved out by cave dwellers in the 16th century, the Caves Ambacia have hosted a wine merchant since 1874. Discover the caves and the Duhard wine collection with a sensorial experience to awaken all five senses, a journey through 150 years of wine history, and a tasting of six exceptional wines led by a sommelier. Should a wine take your fancy, the merchants offer shipping throughout the world.

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Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley

Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $37

The Loire Valley is renowned for both fine wine and gastronomy—and they pair perfectly together. On this tour, sample local wines and food as you visit wine estates in three different appellations: Vouvray, Bourgueil, and Chinon. Learn about the region’s winemaking history, terroir, and classifications; sample a variety of red, white, and sparkling wines paired with regional cheeses and other delicacies; and indulge in a farm-to-table picnic lunch.

Full Day Wine Tour in Vouvray and Chinon with LUNCH at the winery

Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience

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from $326

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $89

Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise

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4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $169

English Speaking Loire Winery Tours pickup from Amboise or Tours

Embark on a journey of wine and wonder with this immersive Loire winery tour. Be whisked away by your guides from Amboise to explore the finest vineyards in the region—Amboise, Vouvray, Touraine—and indulge in a sensational variety of wines. Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of vineyards. A full-day tour offers a delightful picnic lunch at a vineyard, while the half-day tour invites you to add a taste of France with lunch.

English Speaking Loire Winery Tours pickup from Amboise or Tours

3 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

The region of Chinon is dotted with vineyards, yet it can be hard for tourists to visit them if they don't know the language or wine tasting etiquettes. This vineyard experience makes it easy with a tour created by wine-loving English expatriates who showcase the wine made by Chinon's independent producers. You'll cycle to a selection of winemakers, sample the wine, and enjoy a picnic lunch, too.

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from $337

Vineyard cycle tours in and around Chinon, in the Loire Valley

Vineyard cycle tours in and around Chinon, in the Loire Valley

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $151

On this immersive tour, you will discover the heart of the Vouvray appellation, celebrated for its exquisite Chenin Blanc wines. Throughout your excursion, you'll be guided by a knowledgeable and English-speaking local guide, expert in Loire Valley wines. The Vouvray vineyards are strategically situated along the northern banks of the Loire River, just east of the charming town of Tours. The region's unique terroir boasts a mosaic of soils, resulting in a dynamic range of flavors and styles in its wines. Chenin Blanc reigns supreme in Vouvray, contributing to the region's reputation for producing some of the world's most versatile white wines. On this half-day tour you will visit 2 carefully selected local wineries, where you'll have the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes of winemaking. At each winery, you'll be treated to a selection of their finest offerings. Let your taste buds dance with the flavors of fresh fruit, floral notes, and the unique terroir of the region.

Loire Valley Wine Half Day Tour in Vouvray

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Loire Valley from Tours : Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries

Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau & Chambord from Tours/Amboise

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Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise

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Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included). At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense). The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

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Loire Valley Wine Tour in Chinon & Bourgueil

Discover the sights, culture, and - most importantly - wine of the Central Loire Valley on a private 8-hour excursion. After a walking tour of historic Sancerre, get comfortable in private luxury transportation. The comprehensive itinerary continues with two renowned wineries, a goat cheese farm, and (on select days) traditional street market. Have your camera on hand for a visit to Charité-sur-Loire and its 12th-century Benedictine priory.

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Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé Wine Tour Goats' cheese tasting

Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé Wine Tour Goats' cheese tasting

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from $320

Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

We look forward to welcoming you to our family castle.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $55

Discover the Sancerre region through a fun and playful sensory journey! Departing from Sancerre, climb with us in our golf carts and let yourself be guided! You will enjoy a 360° view of the vineyard and the Loire Valley. You will be accompanied by our virtual guide, who will tell you the whole history of the region, in French or English. During your trip, you will stop at Domaine Eric Louis for a tasting of Sancerre wines. In addition to feasting your eyes, you will also feast your taste buds!

Eco Circuit to Discover Sancerre

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $22

Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise

The UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley are home to some of France’s most magnificent châteaux, but fitting them all in with limited time can be a challenge. This full-day tour from Tours or Amboise transports you between two of the most impressive châteaux in the region with ease. Visit the fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau with its famous stories and marvel at the Renaissance architecture and gardens of Chateau de Chambord.

Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise

Love white wine? Discover some of the world’s best sauvignon blanc wines when you visit the Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé appellations in the Loire Valley—and enjoy a personalized, flexible way to explore—on this small-group, full-day tour. Meet your guide in the morning, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and visit a minimum of four wineries for tours and tastings. You’ll also stop for a gourmet lunch en route (own expense), and will even visit a local goat farm.

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A Winey Day Out: Sauvignon Blanc Wine Tour of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $320

During this full-day, small-group tour from Amboise, you will discover multiple highlights of the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. In the morning, meet your guide and set off to discover two of the region's highlight châteaux: the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Villandry. After free time for lunch (own expense), visit two wineries in the Vouvray region and indulge in in-depth tours and tasting sessions.

Loire Valley from Amboise : Azay le Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries

Loire Valley from Amboise : Azay le Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries

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Visit two of the most renowned castles in the Loire Valley on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord are known for their Renaissance architecture and picturesque riverside settings. Enjoy views from panoramic spots and hear historical details and amusing anecdotes about the French kings and other nobles. As a bonus, enjoy a relaxing lunch away from the crowds at a private, family-owned château.

Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle

Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The magnificent castles of Chenonceau and Chambord are two of the most famous and most visited chateaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy guided tours of both on this full-day tour and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide. Explore the Renaissance castle of Chenonceau with its stunning gardens, enjoy wine tasting and lunch (optional) at a local winery, then visit the UNESCO-listed castle of Chambord.

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Loire Valley Most Visited Castles Private Tour from Tours or Amboise

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The Loire Valley produces a wide variety of wines from award-winning white varietals to full-bodied reds and sweet dessert wines. This private tasting tour ensures a tailor-made experience, visiting three of the most renowned wine regions—Vouvray, Chinon, and Bourgueil. Tour three different wineries, enjoy expert-led wine tastings, tuck into a gourmet wine tasting lunch (own expense), and explore the medieval town of Chinon.

Loire Valley Wines Private Day Tour with Tastings from Tours or Amboise

Loire Valley Wines Private Day Tour with Tastings from Tours or Amboise

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from $942

Loire Valley Tour from Amboise Vouvray Wine Tasting

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

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What are people saying about Loire Valley

Justin_E, Jul 2026

An unforgettable Loire Valley wine experience

Our guide Myriam was absolutely wonderful — knowledgeable, passionate, and a joy to spend an afternoon with. She walked us through the vines explaining the how and why behind every decision made in the vineyard, then took us through the harvest and fermentation areas before leading us into a stunning cellar partially excavated by her own father-in-law. Her explanation of how sparkling and still wines are made, stored, and bottled was fascinating from start to finish. The tasting was the highlight — a spectacular range of expressions of the Chenin Blanc grape paired with excellent food. What made it truly special was Myriam’s personal touch — she even arranged gluten-free food for one of our guests, which meant the world to us. That kind of care and attention is rare. If you’re visiting the Loire Valley and have any interest in wine, this tour is not to be missed.

Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau & Chambord from Tours/Amboise

Janet_R, May 2026

Fascinating French Chateaux in context of History, Art and Politics

This is a full day seeing Chenonceau and Chambord chateaux, with just under 2 hours in Amboise where you can visit the chateau there, have lunch and/or shop. Our guide Geraldine gave us excellent tours in the two chateaux, leveraging her history degree and interest in the renaissance period, along with being an insider, having grown up in one of the chateau towns. Although it would seem like 9 hours is a lot of time, the day flew by leaving us wanting more! We learned a lot about the progression of royals in France, and important historical moments in which the chateaux played parts. This tour helped us place the chateaux in the context of history, art and politics.

Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley

Thomas_C, May 2026

Educational and fun!

Our tasting host was truly wonderful! The cave(s) are amazing. Walking through the passages and looking at the stored wines was impressive. The scent identification stations were very informative. The wines we tasted were identified (by our host) largely by sight and smell, just amazing… from the Loire region, of course! After the tasting, a walk through the village is a must!

Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle

Darin_B, Apr 2026

Great tour!

Our guide Dorian was FANTASTIC!! He was so knowledgeable, personable, patient, understanding and funny. The castles and lunch were great. The flow from site to site was well timed with just the right amount of guide narration and personal time. Highly recommend this tour (and hopefully you get Dorian as your guide),

Loire Valley from Tours : Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries

Robert_M, Apr 2026

Fun in Loire Valley.

It was a lovely day. Our guide Chloe was very informative and friendly and had a wonderful disposition. We especially enjoyed the gardens at Villandry. The setting of Chateau D'Azay-Le-Roseau was also fantastic. The 2 small wineries we visited were very interesting and the wines we tried were very good. Their stories of how they came to be were especially entertaining. The caves used by each winery as part of their production and storage facilities are well worth a visit.

Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise

Kathy_D, Apr 2026

Beautiful experience and...

Beautiful experience and lovely countryside which was easily traveled with our tour guide. Chloe was the best. She was extremely knowledgeable regarding history, the specific sites, and also anecdotes to liven up her talk. Chloe's pacing of the tour was excellent and her ability to navigate throughout the sites clearly showed her ability to lead a successful tour. Thank you Chloe!

Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience

ASHLEY_N, Nov 2025

Chinon Must Do!!!

Wow - you have to do this during your visit to Chinon!! 13 generations of family wine making. The history and tour was amazing. Then, Sebastian shared five beautiful wines with us. We were blown away by the variety of flavors - all from a single grape, Cabernet Franc. This was followed by a candle lit lunch with so much food and wine. We had the best time!! Thank you for an amazing afternoon!

Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise

Deb_E, Oct 2025

A lovely afternoon learning about wines of the Loire Valley.

Laurent was a fantastic guide, sharing his deep knowledge of the wines of the region. We visited a vineyard and learned about appellations and the specific terroir, picking and pruning methods of the plot. The first winery we visited was a small local winemaking family with a lovely range of wines. In contrast, our second tasting was at a cooperative where we tasted 5 different wines. Laurent was very generous in sharing information and special thanks for the delicious cheeses and saucisson he selected to accompany our tastings.

Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray

Julia_C, Sep 2025

Knowledgeable and fun

Though there were many positive things I could say about this tour, the knowledge of our guide was the standout! No question stumped her and we had delicious pairings of cheese and charcuterie for each of the wines we tried. The vineyard was fascinating with our tasting taking place in the limestone caves. Going to the cooperative and learning about this way of producing, storing, etc was very interesting and a good wrap up for the day. I suggest you dress in layers to be comfortable and make sure you have sensible shoes. This is a can’t-miss experience and next time I will be booking a full-day!

Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise

Megan_S, Sep 2025

Fabulous French chateaux with Ingrid

We had the most wonderful fun filled day with Ingrid and a fabulous family from the US who were also on our trip. Our first stop off was Chenonceau, which was just magnificent. Ingrid brought to life the history of the chateau and the men and women who fought and lusted over it. We got a huge dose of French history and some fascinating stories from Ingrid throughout the tour. The next stop was the winery and the caves for a wine tasting experience, enhanced by Francesco’s expertise, which was followed by a lovely lunch with our new friends. After lunch we headed to the next chateau, Chambord, which was even larger than the first. Again, Ingrid brought the history to life with her fabulous commentary, and fun facts. We finally refined to Amboise, with lots of restaurant recommendations, and the all important directions to the laundromat! Thanks Ingrid, you’re a lifesaver. Wish we had more tours with Ingrid but we will be off to Paris soon for other adventures. We had such a great time we are also hoping to stay in touch with our fellow tourers from the US😜