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
Unusual track game on Christmas markets in Tours
Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Full Day Wine Tour in Vouvray and Chinon with LUNCH at the winery
Top hotels in Old Town Tours
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
Brilliant very central hotel with clean room. We had the most comfortable sleep and the breakfast was top notch.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
The hotel was perfect in the centre. Soundproof rooms so a perfect quiet nights sleep. The staff were brilliant as well so helpful and welcoming
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Best Western Central Hotel
Decent room, a little gray (it was January). Nice lobby and dining room. Did not try the expensive breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hôtel du Cygne (Tours)
It was super clean, they were very friendly, and the breakfast was fantastic!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Mondial
Such a beautiful place to stay and an ideal location. The staff was extremely accommodating, and I would never hesitate to stay there on my next trip to Tours.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
L'Adresse Boutique Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around 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 Saint Martin Basilica.
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 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 Saint Martin Basilica 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 Stade de la Vallee du Cher.
