Château d’Amboise Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Château d'Amboise. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

• Small-Group Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Lunch in Amboise

• Amboise Discovery Segway 45-Minute

• Loire Valley Royal Castles Guided Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

• Three Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

Admission tickets for the Château d’Amboise are €17.30 for adults, €14.40 for students, and €11 for children (7–18 years); children under 7 years can visit for free. General admission tickets grant full access to the castle along with a Histopad multimedia guide available in 12 languages.

Yes, the Château d'Amboise is one of the most celebrated of the Loire Valley châteaux and is one of the few castles that sit right on the riverfront, affording sweeping views along the Loire River. Self-guided tours are the standard way to visit, and the provided Histopad guide teaches you all about the château's rich royal history along the way. However, to visit multiple châteaux in one day, a guided tour is the way to go—choose to explore by bike, by bus, or in a private vehicle.

Per one customer who booked the Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris, "Wow! This is an incredible day trip out of Paris. [...] The chateaux were each beautiful and unique in their respective ways. Serena is an amazing tour guide and driver with impeccable customer service. She was very knowledgeable on all matters related to the region and each chateau. She made the experience very special for our family, and I recommend this trip!"

The Château d’Amboise was a popular residence of the French kings during the Renaissance era, most notably King François, and is part of the Loire Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fairy tale–esque château is the resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, who is buried in the Saint Hubert chapel.

The Château d’Amboise is open daily year-round, except for December 25 and January 1. During the peak months of July and August, it’s typically open from 9am–7pm, and the closing times vary throughout the rest of the year. In winter (November–February), the château closes for 1.5 hours over lunch.

Yes. The château offers regular 1-hour guided tours in French that can be joined on arrival, depending on availability. However, most international visitors opt for a self-guided visit, which includes interactive “Histopad” iPad tours. These guides include two options (45-minute and 1.5-hour) and are available in 12 different languages.

Yes, the Château d’Amboise is accessible for wheelchair users. However, the historic building does not have elevators, so visits are limited to the ground floor and grounds. A private entrance is provided for visitors with disability documentation, allowing access to the château terrace parking area. Accessible restrooms also are available.

As with many Loire Valley châteaus, the Château d’Amboise hosts its popular son et lumière (Sound and Light Night) shows on select evenings in July and August, with themes changing each year. The château also hosts temporary exhibitions, historical reenactments, and holiday-themed tours and events throughout the year.

Yes. French King François I spent time at the Château d’Amboise and is credited with its 16th-century design, while Louis Philippe I was responsible for its 19th-century additions. The château also was popular with Queen Anne de Bretagne and with Leonardo de Vinci, who is buried in the chapel.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Château d'Amboise. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Loire Valley:

• Château de Chambord

• Château de Chenonceau

• Amboise

• Château de Cheverny

• Chartres Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in the Loire Valley.