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Basilique De Saint Martin De Tours
Basilique De Saint Martin De Tours

Rue Baleschoux (Entrance on Rue Descartes), ☏ +33 2 47 05 63 87. Open all day for visitors and worshippers. Built between 1886 and 1924 on the site of a…

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Tours Travel Guide & Tips

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Tours travel guide

Plan a trip to Tours, France — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Basilique de Saint Martin de Tours, Cathédrale Saint Gatien, Centre Marie de l'Incarnation, Château de Tours.

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Museum buffs will want to invest in a Carte Multi-visites, which for €10 allows you access to the Fine Arts, Natural History and Compagnonnage Museums, as well as (from 2017) the Saint Martin Museum and the Olivier Debré Centre. This can be purchased from any of the participating museums, or from the city's tourist office.

  • Tours by night is just as spectacular as during the day, as most of the landmarks' façades, including the Basilica, Cathedral, City Hall and railway station are illuminated. The Pont Wilson looks especially brooding when the Loire is foggy.
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Stays in Tours

Hotellook

Compare hotels and apartments in Tours — neighbourhood vibe, price, and walkability in one search.

  • Stay near a metro line if you plan museum-hopping days.
  • Read recent reviews for noise — central streets can be loud at night.
  • Flexible cancellation helps when flight times shift.
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Flights in Tours

Aviasales

Find flights into Tours and compare fares across airlines in one place.

  • Compare nearby airports — sometimes a short train ride beats a pricey hub.
  • Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
  • Set a flexible ±3 day search when your dates can move.
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Experiences in Tours

Klook

Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Tours — book ahead and skip the guesswork.

  • Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
  • Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
  • Look for free-cancellation options if the weather looks unstable.
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Tickets in Tours

Tiqets

Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Tours — museums, landmarks, and city passes.

  • Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
  • Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
  • Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Tours

Kiwitaxi

Private airport and city transfers for Tours — fixed price, driver waiting for you.

  • Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
  • Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
  • Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
Rental car on the open road — car hire for day trips in Tours

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Cars in Tours

GetRentacar

Rent a car around Tours for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.

  • Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
  • Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
  • Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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eSIM in Tours

Yesim

Travel eSIM data for visiting Tours — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.

  • Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
  • Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
  • Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.