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.
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 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.
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.
Place de Châteauneuf
You can find out about the history of Tours with a stop at Place de Châteauneuf. 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
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Full Day Wine Tour in Vouvray and Chinon with LUNCH at the winery
From Tours : Full-Day Chambord & Chenonceau Chateaux
Top hotels in Old Town Tours
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
Staff were helpful
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
Clean and quiet rooms.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 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 Cygne (Tours)
Very atmospheric with creative touches. Loved the individual china cuos, saucers and plates at breakfast. The stairs were manageable.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hôtel Ronsard
Quiet small hotel with nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
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.
