Guided tours

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from €7 Led by a guide, the Tours Val de Loire Tourist Office and the City of Tours are offering a themed tour of the Courteline district. Under the Ancien Régime, the city of Tours developed as successive city walls were built.  In the 19th century, with the annexation of Saint-Étienne-Extra, the city confirmed its southward expansion. The second half of the 19th century was marked by the proliferation of major urban development projects to meet the growing need for housing. Finally, the annexation of the communes of Saint-Symphorien and Sainte-Radegonde in 1964 extended the municipal territory northwards. Bookings must be made in advance at the Tourist Office or online. No sales on site. 

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.

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from €7 Statues populate public spaces. Whether purely ornamental, allegorical or depicting illustrious figures, they evoke the history and identity of Touraine. Led by a Ville d'art et d'histoire guide, take a stroll through the town to discover these different works. This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.

Duration: 1h15 - Price: from €9 With its monumental staircase and Italian-style auditorium, listed as a historic monument since 2024, the Grand Théâtre - Opéra de Tours, located in the city's historic quarter, was inspired by its famous Parisian counterpart. Every year, it presents a season of opera, symphony and children's shows, as well as recitals and chamber music concerts. With its permanent choir, the Grand Théâtre has also been home to the Orchestre Symphonique Région Centre-Val de Loire/Tours since 2002.   This small-group guided tour explores the history and splendour of the venue, exploring the peristyle, the public foyer and the auditorium.