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.
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.
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.
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
Small group half-day trip to Chenonceau Castle from Tours
Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
Unusual track game on Christmas markets in Tours
Vouvray half-day wine experience : vineyard visit & tasting trip from Tours
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley
Top hotels in Old Town Tours
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
Hôtel bien placée et près du vieux Tours. Stationnement payant Indigo près de l'hôtel. Nourriture correcte mais il manquait toujours quelque chose.
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
Perfect for our visit
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Hotel Mondial
Good hotel for a stopover in the area.
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025
Best Western Central Hotel
Very helpful receptionist. Excellent breakfast. Good location. Old hotel however a good vibe. Our stay was enjoyable
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Hôtel du Manoir
Last minute booking based on other reviews. The two guys are great, the hotel is so pretty (and convenient) the room was comfortable and breakfast and farewell spot on. I loved it.
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025
Hôtel Ronsard
Quiet small hotel with nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Tours
Cathédrale
While visiting Cathédrale, you might make a stop by sights like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Château de 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 Saint Martin Basilica.
Les Halles
When in Les Halles, you can plan a visit to Saint Martin Basilica and Place Plumereau, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Fuye-Velpeau
While La Fuye-Velpeau isn't home to many top sights, Tours Fine Arts Museum and Musée du Compagnonnage are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Saint Martin Basilica.
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 Tours Fine Arts Museum.
