Antique Tours

Basilique Saint Martin et Tour CharlemagneTours antique

Presentation

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from 7€
The Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours are offering a guided tour of ‘Ancient Tours’.
Tours was founded in the 1st century as a Roman capital on the territory of the Turones. In the Middle Ages, the town developed in two directions: to the west, the Châteauneuf district, which grew out of the pilgrimage of Saint Martin, was under the authority of the bishop. A royal city at the end of the Middle Ages, Tours enjoyed tremendous prosperity. In the 18th century, the city benefited from the policy of opening up the kingdom's cities with the creation of the new Spanish road. The arrival of the railway in the mid-19th century and the annexation of the commune of Saint-Etienne confirmed the town's southward expansion. The second half of the 20th century was marked by the reconstruction of the upper part of the Rue Nationale and major urban development projects.

To know

Pratical informationPlease arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
Free for children under 12 (contact us: 02 47 70 37 37)

Reservations must be made in advance at the Tourist Office or online. No sales on site. 
The guided tour is in French only and is intended for individuals. For all group visits of more than 10 people, contact the Groups Department on tel: +33 (0) 2 47 70 37 34 or by e-mail: dmc@tours-tourisme.fr.
In Short
  • Meeting point: forecourt of a church St Gatien
    Meeting point: forecourt of a church St Gatien
  • Departure time: 2:30 pm
    Departure time: 2:30 pm
  • Duration: 1:30
    Duration: 1:30
  • Walking tour
    Walking tour
Details
  • Language :
    • French

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Lorsque nous avons vu qu’une visite « Tour antique » Il nous semblaitque cela traiterai des indices de la vie antique. Or, en réalité, il s’agissait de l’identification du mur d’enceinte gallo-romain. Nous avons été un peu déçus.
Review written on 27/08/2024
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Map

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Place de la Cathédrale
37000
TOURS
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.39539
Longitude : 0.69353