Orléans Guided Tours – Loire Valley, France
We propose guided tours of Orléans throughout the year, led by a licensed guide. We specialize in private tours with flexible hours, easily bookable and payable online.
Why follow an Orléans Guided Tour with us?
Awarded Quality
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025
Original Tours
Created by our guide
Postgraduate Certified French National Guide
MPhil, BA Magna Cum Laude – VAH Loire Valley Certification
Really Local Guide
Raised in Orléans
Best and Most Memorable Tour of my Five Weeks in France
Our guided tour by Yves was fantastic! Although I spent five weeks in France and went on numerous tours in Paris, Bayeux, Mont Saint Michel, Tours, Amboise, Lyon and Sancerre, the tour that Yves gave us was the most memorable and very best of all the tours I had during that time.
He gave me and my two adult daughter a guided tour of the city of Orleans. Yves is so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful that our tour was wonderful. Yves pointed out details that very few people would even know about. Instead of just pointing things out, he gently quizzed us, further piquing our interest in what we were seeing. We went through the cathedral where he explained the symbolism of the architectural details.
Yves’ English is perfect, making everything easy to understand.
Our Orléans Private Tours in a Nutshell
For Whom?
Singles, couples, families or little groups of friends.
Really Private?
Yes, the tours are for you and your party only!
What Tour Type?
History, history of arts & architecture.
When?
- Potentially all day, any day, but better book early.
- Availability is shown in the tours calendar (subject to confirmation – see booking flow step 2).
- Orléans Museum of Fine Arts is closed on Mondays.
What Cost?
It depends on the tour type, duration, and the number of people attending.
Prices for 2-hour private tours start at:
€ 119 for 1 or 2 people, plus € 7 per person, with a maximum of 6 to 10 people depending on the tour.
In Which Language?
English, Spanish, French
Wheelchairs Friendly?
Our Orléans tours are not suitable for people in wheelchairs, except for the 2-hour Orléans discovery tour, which is also recommended for those who want to take their time.
The 19th-century galleries of the Orléans Museum of Fine Arts are not wheelchair accessible.
How to Book?
With our Online easy 4-step process.
- Choose a tour date & time.
- Receive an availability confirmation email.
- Pay by credit card.
- Receive a tour confirmation email.
Step (2) is to secure our calendar availability before accepting any payment. We respond within a few hours, with a maximum of 24 hours.
Other kinds of Orléans Guided Tours we do
Custom-made Tours
Public Tours
When they are organized agenda is shown here.
Group Tours
Orléans Guided Tour Catalogue
1. Discover Orléans Guided Tours
Orléans Discovery Tours in One Go
Our reference for first-timer tourists in Orléans. Available in two durations 2 hours and 3 hours. Not compatible with the 2x2-hour Orléans discovery tour.
Orléans Walking Tour (2 hours)
Private tour from 119 € for 2
An ideal tour for a first visit of Orléans, to discover the different aspects of the city center from timber houses, Renaissance heritage to post WWII reconstruction.
Orléans Discovery in Two Gos - 2x2 Hours Guided Tours
For a More Tranquil or In-Depth Orléans Discovery. Compatible PRM (contact us before booking), Not compatible with the Orléans Discovery Tours in One Go (1.5 hours or 3 hours Orléans Discovery Tour).
Orléans Discovery 2x2h Part 1
Private tour from 119 € for 2
First part of the Orléans 2 x 2 hours discovery tour: area Groslot, Cathedral, Quartier Latin, Bourgogne street.
Orléans Discovery 2x2h Part 2
Private tour from 119 € for 2
Second part of the Orléans 2 x 2 hours discovery tour: area République, Martroi, De Gaulle.
Orléans Banks of The Loire Tour
An Amazing way to discover the Loire side of Orléans.
A Great complement to all the other Orleans discovery tours!
The River Loire Banks
Private tour from 119 € for 2
The Loire River Quayside is the guideline of this Orléans tour. But the tour is not only about the Loire River but also covers numerous aspects of the history of the city and, moreover, of the history of France and Europe.
2. History & Architecture Orléans Guided Tours
Orléans Joan of Arc Tour
Private tour from 119 € for 2
This Orléans Tour focuses on the places related to the Joan of Arc’s saga and her iconography. It includes some vestiges of the medieval period and is an opportunity to discover some of the eastern part the old city center.
Orléans Cathedral & District (2 hours)
Private tour from 119 € for 2
This Orléans tour of the cathedral and its district is a concentration of history and architecture, with Gallo-Roman vestiges, half-timbered houses; Gothic, Renaissance, Classical, Neoclassical & Neogothic structures.
Orléans & the Renaissance
[Soon available in English]
The Loire Valley is famous for its Renaissance heritage. This includes Orléans as the city doubled its surface area at the end of the 15th century due to an exceptional urbanization project.
3. Guided Tours of Orléans Museum of Fine Arts
Orléans is home to one of the most important museums of fine arts outside of Paris. We offer guided tours of the Orléans Museum of Fine Arts in 1.5- and 2.5-hour durations, as well as specialized guided tours by period or theme. We also propose a crash course in the evolution of painting arts from the 15th to the 19th century, a rare opportunity to learn a great deal about the history of art at once.
Orléans Fin Arts Museum 1.5 hours
Private tour from 59 € for 2
Our most popular visit of the Orléans Fine Arts Museum a must-see of the city.
Orléans Fin Arts Museum 2.5 hours
Private tour from 79 € for 2
The 2-hour tour is dedicated to those who want to take their time to discover the impressive Orléans Museum of Fine Arts, one of the most interesting in France outside of Paris.
Crash Course Painting Arts Evolution
3h Private tour from 99 € for 2
A 3-hour crash course to understand painting evolution from 15th century to 19th in one of France's most prominent fine arts museums outside of Paris.
Best Orléans choice: The Museum of Fine Arts with Yves, Licensed Louvre Tour Guide!
Orléans is not only a city in the Loire Valley with an incredible Renaissance heritage and a fantastic cathedral. Orleans is also one of the most interesting French fine arts museums outside of Paris.
The Orleans Museum of Fine Arts is smaller than the Louvre, but it has many advantages: no crowds, no risk of getting lost in kilometers of galleries to walk through, etc.
Orleans boasts a vibrant and extensive collection of paintings spanning from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
You can visit this great Museum with an experienced Louvre tour guide at a tremendous rate. If you know nothing about fine art or want to refresh your knowledge, this is a great opportunity!
The Louvre, the biggest and most famous museum in the world in the evening in wintertime.
Visit of Orléans… What Else After? What to See Around?
Visit Orléans : Château de Chambord – Credit Borian Mongel Unplash
After you visit Orléans, there are a lot of discovery possibilities around the city:
The most extensive French national forest, Sologne’s ponds, Orléans AOC vineyard, bike route along the Loire River, historical places, etc., and Loire Valley castles. The choice is extensive, starting with the most famous Château de Chambord.
The Loire Valley, in the east of Orléans, is also an interesting spot, clearly less crowded than the western part; it is nevertheless on the Unesco listing with three major sites:
- Abbey Church of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire (+/- 35 km)
- Carolingian Oratory of Germigny-des-prés(+/- 30 km)
- and Fairytale-like Château de Sully-sur-Loire (+/- 42 km).
Our dedicated page highlights the top attractions to visit in the area after visiting Orléans.
The Sully-sur-Loire Castle
The still-watered moat of the castle gives the place a great charm. Joan of Arc stayed twice in the medieval fortress. Meanwhile, the Dukes of Sully later extended the castle with new constructions.
Our guided tour of the Sully-sur-Loire Castle showcases not only its history but also its impressive collection of oil paintings, tapestries, and furniture.
Sully-sur-Loire Castle Guided Tour
Private tour from 119 € for 2
The Sully-sur-Loire Castle is clearly one of the most attractive of the Loire Valley. Don't miss it!
Orléans Guided Tours Reviews
Joan of Arc Comes Alive – A Fantastic Tour for All Ages
Apr 2025 • Family
We had an amazing tour in Orléans focused on Joan of Arc, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Yves was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, bringing Joan’s story to life in such a captivating way. He made the experience especially memorable for our ten-year-old daughter, who is very interested in Joan of Arc. He took the time to connect with her, answer her questions, and make the tour exciting for her. It was clear he really cared about making history meaningful and fun for everyone. We all walked away very impressed and greatful—highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Orléans!
Joan of Arc / Orléans
What can I say about Yves? He is the absolute best. He is very considerate of his audience and he genuinely wants you to have a great experience. He went above and beyond for our tour.
He answered all of our questions (even the ones we thought weren’t a big deal turned out to be very informative). Yves also did a great job of weaving the history and importance of Orleans into this tour. I feel like we could’ve hung out with him all day. We can’t wait to visit Orleans again! Highly, highly recommended.
Orléans in English
We had a splendid tour of Orleans and the St. Croix cathedral with Yves. He is incredibly knowledgeable and informative, and a charming and engaging guide. Yves is an expert not only in the history of the city, but also its architecture, art and culture. His astute commentary gave context to the art that surrounded us, placing the role of Joan of Arc within its political and historical role in the city.
Highly recommend Broaden Horizons!!
Very interesting Orléans Guided Tour!
«We have done a Orléans tour with an excellent guide : Yves very precise and synthetic at once. It was a very nice walk all over the Orléans city center. We learned a lot about the city and we are looking forward to do an other theme tour with Yves.»
Great Tour in Orléans
“Visit Orleans in the Loire Valley was a great moment, the city as an impressive diverse heritage. The city center is very nice and clean with all its white newly restored historical buildings. If we have a nice memory of Orléans, it is also the case of the guided tour we did there with Yves. One of the better guide we ever had. His Orléans tour is excellent : precise and knowledgeable. We highly recommande.”
FAQS – Orléans Guided Tours
Q: Is it Possible to Have a Custom-Made Orléans Guided Tour?
A: Yes, please see our custom-made tour page.
Q: May We Request a Guide in Orléans for a Day or Half a Day?
A: Yes, see also our custom-made tour page for that.
Q: Do You Do Guided Tours Around Orléans?
A: Yes. Nevertheless, we do not have a license for transportation. There are two possibilities: you can bring your vehicle (car, bus, etc.), and our guide will accompany you, or our guide will meet you directly at the tour location. You can express your need on our custom-made tour page.
Q: We Are Professionals. Can You Adapt Your Offer to Our Requests?
A: Probably yes; see our specialized page: Guided Tours for Professionals and Corporations.