Vouvray Wine Tour Half-Day from Tours
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover the famous Vouvray wine region
- Taste Loire Valley wines made from Chenin Blanc
- Visit traditional wineries and troglodyte wine cellars
- Enjoy scenic vineyard landscapes near Tours
- Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
Full description
Discover the Vouvray Wine Region
Located just east of Tours on the right bank of the Loire River, the Vouvray appellation is one of the most famous wine regions of the Loire Valley.
The vineyards stretch across several villages including Vouvray, Rochecorbon, Vernou-sur-Brenne and Chançay, where limestone soils and the Loire Valley climate create ideal conditions for viticulture.
Chenin Blanc: The Signature Grape
Vouvray wines are produced almost entirely from Chenin Blanc, a grape known for its versatility and ability to produce a wide range of wine styles. Depending on the vintage and winemaking techniques, Vouvray wines can be:
• dry (sec) • off-dry (demi-sec) • sweet (moelleux) • sparkling (pétillant or mousseux)
Visit Traditional Loire Valley Cellars
The Loire Valley is famous for its troglodyte wine cellars, carved into the soft limestone cliffs used historically to build the region’s castles. These underground caves maintain a constant temperature, providing ideal conditions for aging wine.
Meet Local Winemakers
During the tour, visit selected wineries where producers share their knowledge of the vineyard and explain the winemaking traditions that define the Vouvray appellation.
A Perfect Wine Experience from Tours
This half-day tour offers an authentic introduction to Loire Valley wine culture while allowing travelers to return to Tours later the same day.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Winery visits
- Wine tastings
- Small group experience (max 8 guests)
- Hotel pickup / drop-off
- Meals and personal expenses
- Purchases at wineries
- Meals & drinks
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Meeting point
Start Location
Office de Tourisme & des Congrès Tours Loire Valley, Rue Bernard Palissy, Tours, France
Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley, Rue Bernard Palissy, Tours, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Instant booking confirmation
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
- Small group Loire Valley tour, maximum 8 persons
- Prices are per person
Know before you go
- Some wineries include stairs or cellar access
- Vouvray Wine Tour Available From April to end of October
- Please be ready 10 minutes before departure time
- Wine tour not suitable for children under 18
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
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Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Please note that in regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own.
In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.