Tours City Centre 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.
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.
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.
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.
University of Tours
Walk around the campus at University of Tours during your stay in Tours. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Things to do
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
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley
Escape game outdoor The Walking Dead in Tours
Top hotels in Tours City Centre
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
"Great location on the Loire River. Highly recommend paying a little extra for view. Large comfortable room and bed. Large bath and shower. Good free breakfast. Is right at the tram stop and blocks from very good restaurants and interesting old neighborhoods. The value of this hotel is superior to ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
"Convenient hotel to explore around. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, very well equiped. Not many other amenities like coffee, food etc."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Oceania L'Univers Tours
"Very nice hotel, location is good, very closed to railway station and 12 min walk to the old town. My room , suite, was very comfortable with quiet ,well-working AC. Stuff was very helpful. However, I try to contact with hotel about book a car parking and find out that they not receive any my massages. ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Mondial
"Very disappointed as building works going continuously banging then air conditioning poured out water. Packed bags and found another hotel…very disruptive . They should not take bookings when renovation are in same building. Request a refund as left without using room noise unbearable.!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Les Trésorières
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
Where to stay in Tours City Centre
Old Town Tours
Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Place Plumereau.
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 Place Plumereau.
