Old Town Tours Travel Guide
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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.
Things to do
Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket
Medieval Streets to Gourmet Eats: Audio Tour of the City of Tours
Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise
Loire Valley: Vouvray Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
Full Day Wine Tour in Vouvray and Chinon with LUNCH at the winery
From Amboise : Full-Day Chambord & Chenonceau Chateaux
Top hotels in Old Town Tours
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 Jun 2026
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
"Helpful staff-so kind. Breakfast was great. Weather was extremely hot (103°), which is not anyone’s fault. The A/C struggled, but at least they have A/C. We were grateful for that."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hotel Mondial
"Great location and comfortable facilities"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
L'Adresse Boutique Hotel
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Reviewed on 10 Jun 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 Jun 2026
Best Western Central Hotel
"Funky older hotel, but was clean with good location"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
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.
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.
