Essential Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide and Quiz

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Stroll past the Basilique Saint Martin, a magnificent neo-Romanesque basilica built over the tomb of Saint Martin, one of the most venerated saints in medieval France.

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2. Admire the Tour Charlemagne, a Romanesque tower that once flanked the medieval Basilica of Saint Martin, now standing as a silent witness to centuries of history in Tours.

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3. Discover Place Plumereau, the beating heart of Tours' old town — a vibrant square lined with medieval half-timbered houses, cafés, and street life.

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4. Walk past the Hôtel Goüin, a stunning example of Flamboyant Gothic and early Renaissance architecture, one of the finest private residences from 15th-century Tours.

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5. Cross the Pont Wilson, a graceful 18th-century stone bridge spanning the Loire River, offering sweeping views of the water and the city skyline.

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6. Discover the Château de Tours, a medieval castle on the banks of the Loire that today houses a contemporary art museum, blending centuries of history with modern culture.

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7. Marvel at the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien, a stunning Gothic masterpiece whose soaring twin towers and intricate stained-glass windows took over four centuries to complete.

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8. Conclude your tour at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, housed in a grand 17th-century archbishop's palace and home to a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Tours

• Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 81 experiences we list in Tours.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tours

Tours is a calm university city on the Loire in central France, with a medieval quarter, a Gothic cathedral and Renaissance châteaux close by.

Tours stands between the Loire and the Cher, in Indre-et-Loire, and is the main city of the Touraine. The medieval centre round Place Plumereau is packed with half-timbered houses and café terraces, and the Gothic cathedral of Saint-Gatien has tall stained-glass windows and twin towers topped with Renaissance domes. Saint Martin, bishop of Tours in the 4th century, is honoured in a basilica built on the site of his tomb.

Top-ranked sights in Tours: Tours Old Town.

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