What to do in Tours

Activities, attractions and tours

Tours featuring café scenes, a city and street scenes
Saint-Gatien Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a park
Tours which includes outdoor eating and dining out
Saint Martin Basilica showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Tours showing shopping

Tours Attractions

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Places of interest in Tours

Tours is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Tours, and make it a breeze to explore Tours and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Tours to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Tours attractions

Tours has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Tours to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Tours.

Looking for things to do in Tours can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Tours or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Tours attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Place Plumereau which includes a small town or village

Tours City Centre

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Tours City Centre
Tours Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

Old Town Tours

5/5(1 area review)

Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saint Martin Basilica and Place Plumereau.

Old Town Tours
Museum of Fine Arts and garden with majestic lebanese cedar which more than bicentenary. Gothic towers of Cathedrale Saint-Gatien on background.

La Fuye-Velpeau

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

La Fuye-Velpeau
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Cathédrale

While visiting Cathédrale, you might make a stop by sights like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Château de Tours.

Cathédrale
Markthalle in Lyons-la-Forret

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.

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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.

Quartier Giraudeau

 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tours worth visiting?
Whether you plan to discover the local charm and cultural highlights or try regional foods and explore the outdoors, there are plenty of things to do in Tours.
How do I spend a day in Tours?
When you've checked off major attractions like Domaine de Candé and Lulu Parc, spend some time discovering Tours's shopping and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Tours?
The top tourist attraction in Tours is Saint-Gatien Cathedral, so be sure to add it to your sightseeing list.
Is three days enough to stay in Tours?
Three days in Tours is more than enough to visit the city's key attractions. Many travellers book for two days on average. Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Château Gaudrelle, Vins de Vouvray and Musée St-Martin are top-rated sights. Like to discover more? Stick around a bit longer to check off nearby hotspots such as Amboise.
Is Tours a walkable city?
Some key attractions in Tours, such as Saint-Gatien Cathedral and Château Gaudrelle, Vins de Vouvray, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Just 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) from central Tours is Tours City Centre and Old Town Tours is 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) away.
What are some activities to do in Tours with kids?
What to do in Tours for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, avid foodie or outdoor explorer, there are plenty of things to do in Tours for adults including Cave des Producteurs de Montlouis and Château Gaudrelle, Vins de Vouvray.
Are there free things to do in Tours?
In Tours, Musée St-Martin is a must-see spot for anyone wishing to enjoy the city without taking their wallet out. Also, stroll around the local neighbourhoods and parks, and ask a local tour guide for ideas. It's a top way to learn about the best free things to do in Tours.

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