Loire Valley Castles Walking Tour with Audioguide
Overview
Our audio guide is a mobile companion designed to assist you in planning a self-guided journey through the castles of the Loire Valley. It includes brief walking tours of the major towns in the valley, along with audio commentary on renowned castles and the historical events linked to them. Admire the exteriors of the majestic castles and make an informed decision about whether to venture inside.
The audio guide provides narration about the following castles (please note that actual visits to the castles are not included):
Meung-sur-Loire, Beaugency, Chambord, Blois, Cheverny, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Montrichard, Tours, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Usse, Chinon, Abbey of Fontevraud, Breze, Saumur, Brissac, Angers, and other ancient sights.
A convenient map in the mobile app, powered by GPS, will guide you to your destination. The tour includes 50 audio recordings, all written by a professional historian.
What's Included
- Offline map featuring routes for effortless GPS navigation
- One-year access to the tour in your preferred language
- 50 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
- Landmark illustrations
- Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and Beverages
- Entry tickets and audio guides for inside the castle
- In-person tour guide
Meeting Location
20 Place du Martroi
45000 Orléans, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Orleans - Loch
11 Stops
Loch - Angers
11 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android
- Entry tickets to the castles and museums are not included, please purchase them separately in advance
- The audio guides inside the castles are not included
- The tour does not cover all the castles in the Loire Valley
- This is a self-guided tour ― you will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map (without a human guide)
- The audio guide is available at any time, the date and time during checkout are merely approximate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-366784P74
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