Guided tours

Duration : 1h30 - Price : 7€ Under the guidance of an expert guide, the Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours offer you an Art-Deco tour. This general tour illustrates the variety of Touraine's Art Deco architectural production: individual homes, collective housing, shops, public buildings... The Art Deco style developed in the first half of the 20th century. It reflects a trend towards simplified forms, with geometrically stylized decorations.   Led by a tour guide, the Tours Tourist Office and the city of Tours invite you to take a tour of the city's Art Deco buildings. This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.ette tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.

Duration: 1h30 - Price: €10 Discover Tours by bike after dark, accompanied by a tour guide. This tour along the ‘Parcours Lumière’ offers a different perspective on Tours' iconic sites and heritage. You will pass through the streets of Old Tours, Place Plumereau and its half-timbered houses, Saint Martin's Basilica, Charlemagne Tower and, further east, Saint Gatien Cathedral and the Grand Théâtre. This tour is offered in partnership with Accueil Vélo & Rando. If you’re the DIY type, you’re welcome to come repair your bike yourself at the self-service repair shop located inside the Accueil Vélo & Rando. Highlights of the walk: A 6 km route through the city At dusk, a subtle play of light showcases the monuments and urban spaces

Duration: 3 to 4 hours - Price: €49 Combine cultural discovery with fine dining on this audio-guided tour of Tours. An intuitive app guides you at your own pace, without the constraints of a group. As you wander, you’ll hear explanations about the heritage and key points of interest in the city’s historic centre, along with directions to help you find your way easily, without needing to look at your screen. The tour also includes gourmet stops at carefully selected venues, where you can savour local produce and specialities. An ideal experience for lunchtime.

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from 7€ Immerse yourself in the work of mosaicist Sante Vallar as you explore the colorful mosaics of downtown Tours. Accompanied by a tour guide, you'll learn more about Sante Vallar and the place of mosaics in the city in the early 20th century, from the revival of mosaics to Vallar's prolific creations and today's renewed interest. This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.