Castles · MORNING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 2 morning tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the four-hour Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry tour from Tours, with Renaissance beauty, gardens, guide tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Lovely morning spent visiting Châteaux and Villandry gardens.”
Explore Osaka Castle early with an English-speaking guide, quiet grounds, samurai history, photo stops, and optional tower entry.
“The tour is of the castle grounds, and includes some info on the history of the castle. Our tour guide Hine (sp) spoke English well, was very pleasant, knew her subject well, and was on time. I think most people would enjoy this tour. It is not a tour of the inside of the castle, though that is easy to do after the early morning tour. And it was pleasant to be there when there were only a few joggers, no crowds”
A keep, a citadel, a palace with battlements, or a day trip to reach one.
