Dennis P.United States
Gustavo was a great guide. He is personable, knowledgeable and can converse on many subjects. We do highly recommend him
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Private tour in Paris Gustavo Z
One Day Private Guided Tour of Loire Valley Castles
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12 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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Gustavo Z.
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Hello everyone. Gustavo here, close to my 50s, 3 kids, parisian since the early 2000s. Guiding travellers here since 2007. Profesional driver-guide with both licenses. After this Covid lapse I can not wait to take you out for new immersive experiences around Paris, trust me. Vaccin Ok. Sanitary mesures Ok. PS and important: verify availability asking me directly by mail before booking (especially between April and October). Art history degree by the University of Barcelona. Official " guide conferencier" card ( ancient "guide interprete" card). Issued by the ministry of culture and tourism. License to transport travelers issued by the DRE (direction régionale de l'équipement).
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The Grand Castles of Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise
Overview of your Paris tour
A one day tour of the Loire Valley Castles from Paris. Despite the early hotel pickup at 7 AM, this is undeniably one of my favorite tours. Maybe because the french reanissance is a really exciting subject, or maybe the fact of getting out of the crowded parisian landmarks. The truth is that this tour is perfect to understand the european societies during the 14th to the 16th century. We'll drive towards the south by the A10 highway, and passing near Orleans, we get to the Loire Valley area, where more than 200 castles where built. Since we only have one day to do the tour, I'll take you to 3 of the most significant and stunning castles in the Loire Valley. We will visit the castles of Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise, where I will be pleased to guide you through the rooms. Entrance fees for these castles are already included in the tour price. :) We'll stop for lunch at either Chenonceau or Amboise depending on our schedule. If the traffic conditions are good, we'll be back at your hotel by 7 PM
Recent Reviews
Margaret D.United States
We toured Normandy,Versailles, and the Loire valley with Gustavo. He picked us up and drove to all the destinations. We had fun interesting congratulations on the way and learned things we never would have on our own. He was great.
Karen B.United States
Gustavo was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the chateaus and the region in general…our favorites castles were Chenonceau and Chambord - very unique and picturesque! In retrospect, we would have liked to spend more time in the gardens at those chateaus and maybe cut out one of our excursions instead, but we wouldn't have known that until we saw the chateaus in person. Overall, great experience and a wonderful introduction to the Loire valley!
Kirvin S.United States
What a fantastic tour! Our guide, Gustavo, picked us up on time in a beautiful, roomy vehicle & drove us to the Loire for a full day tour of 3 chateaus. Gustavo's has a great command of the English language and was easy to understand. He was extremely knowledgeable about each site we visited. Gustavo shared his knowledge in a fun way & we thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him. I highly recommend booking with Gustavo, a highly qualified guide with a great personality!!
Madeline G.United States
This was a wonderful tour! Gustavo is very knowledgeable and friendly. His recommendation for lunch was excellent and a fun local experience. He is very helpful and considerate. If we return to the area we we book him for all our tours.
Kate G.Australia
Fantastic tour! Yes, it's a long day, but it's well worth doing. The castles we saw are so impressive and it was a good range; each with their own kind of importance in the history of the Loire Valley as well as having their places in the history of France. A very enjoyable day, and Gustavo is friendly and has a great knowledge of the areas history.
Your Paris tour itinerary
After a first stop on the highway we wil visit; - Chambord castle. 1 hour tour - Amboise castle. 1 hour tour (possible lunch in Amboise) - Chenonceau castle. 1 hour tour. Possible lunch here too before the visit. I can also propose le Clos Lucé, Blois or even a winery as an option. Bare in mind that this is a suggested itinerary, feel free to contact me if you want to customize this tour.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation
Minivan or sedan car depending on the number of travelers.
What's included
Other
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admision tickets
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Should book within any hotel in Paris only.
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Tour categories
Architecture
History
Museums
Tour reference number
59966
Languages
Spanish
French
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the grand castles of the Loire Valley and learning about European societies during the 14th to 16th centuries. It's also ideal for those who want to escape the crowded Parisian landmarks and enjoy a day trip with a knowledgeable guide like Gustavo Z.
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12 hours
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