Caves Ambacia: Historical Wine Tasting Tour in Loire Valley's Amboise
4.7
228 Ratings
Amboise

Experience the rich history of wine making in the Loire Valley’s Amboise Caves Ambacia. Explore 16th century troglodyte caves, indulge in a 5-sense wine tour, and enjoy a wine tasting class with a collection wine. Optional food and wine pairing available.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Caves Ambacia - The tour of the Caves features:
  • Sensorial Experience: awakening and stimulating all five senses
  • The Vintages Odysseus: exploring a wine collection spanning 150 years of history
  • Introduction and tasting of six exceptional wines guided by a sommelier
What's Included
  • Cheese and charcuterie pairings
  • Cellars tour
  • Wine tasting class of 6 exceptional wines led by a Sommelier
  • Sensorial Experience: waking up and stimulation of your 5 senses
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks, Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Caves Ambacia: Celebrating 500 years of winemaking heritage in the Loire Valley!
Explore our 15th-century troglodyte caves.
The wine tour features:

  • Guided cellar tour
  • Sensory experience
  • Tasting of 6 exquisite wines
  • Cheese and charcuterie pairings
    Available amenities:
  • Epicerie: French delicacies and cheeses
  • Bistrot with a view of the Loire…
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Location
Caves Ambacia
Rue du Rocher des Violettes
The Caves Ambacia, Rue du Rocher des Violettes, Amboise, France
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(228 Ratings)
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Christine
Feb 9, 2026
Visit of the cellars and wine tasting - We made a very interesting visit to the cellar which is located under the castle of Amboise. The wine tasting was very good, we had all the explanations desired and learned a lot. The young man who served as our guide is passionate about his profession and full of knowledge. An unmissable address to pin in our agenda.
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Christine
Feb 9, 2026
Very nice experience - We visited the wineries and tasted local wines. It was very informative and a great experience. It's nice to have been guided by people who love their job
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Flopie06
Jan 11, 2026
Great experience - Thank you for this beautiful visit to the Ambacia winery, led with passion by Jonathan. We particularly appreciated the richness of the explanations, the many anecdotes shared and the clarity of the exchanges, which make the visit lively and accessible. The tasting, accompanied by quality cheeses and cold cuts, was a real moment of conviviality and pleasure. An authentic experience that we highly recommend
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Laurence
Jan 3, 2026
To do absolutely - Great visit with nice explanations. Our guide, Yannis I believe, is passionate, exciting and very educational. He takes the time to explain, to make sure he is understood by all and answers all questions. This is really a great time. The tasting with food and wine pairing is also a great time. We've learned a lot. As a bonus, our guide showed a big smile from start to finish. That was great. Thank you very much.
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Generalnapolean
Dec 28, 2025
A must visit every year in Amboise! - Each year the Caves Ambacia gets better because of the main host Jonathan and his team. Whether you take a cave tour, sit down for a wine tasting or just come in for a bite to eat, there is no other place better than this in Amboise. If you haven’t had a cave tour, it is highly recommended. There is a lot of useful information especially for first time visitors to Amboise and their Caves Ambacia wines. Thomas is an excellent cave tour guide and can answer all the questions regarding the cave and the history of the wines. The best part of my visit was wine tasting with Jonathan. They have a great selection of red and white wines to taste along with delicious boards from the bistro. The atmosphere in this place is like no other. Whether you are sitting inside the window or outside on the patio, there are beautiful views of the Loire Valley. Lookin forward to my visit next year!!!
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Lucy_o
Dec 23, 2025
Great cave tour 5* - You’ll learn how they store their wines and enjoy sampling some outstanding local wines, paired with charcuterie. A great afternoon.
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Indias665
Dec 11, 2025
Happy visitors - Wonderful experience with a patient and informative guide in Thomas. Highly recommend this for both new and experienced wine drinkers.
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Chuck_g
Dec 8, 2025
Everything you never about wine but were afraid to ask is covered completely in an ancient cave setting - Gives you a wonderful exposure to the in and outs and do’s and dont’s of wine buying and consuming in a beautiful cave followed by a tasting. The host Thomas shares willingly from his vast knowledge of wine growing and making
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Rainedoninredmond
Nov 22, 2025
Great time and educational - This was a very educational experience. I came away having learned a ton about wine, tasting, and pairings. The guy who led it was incredibly knowledgeable. The pairings are cheese and meat (optional of course). If any food restrictions, just tell them. Really a great time. Recommended.
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U3955pkjohnr
Oct 26, 2025
Real great tour, glad we went. - Wow, great tour, super old caves, great wine. The owner loved his place and the passion showed. There is a nice wine bar for drinks and lunch as well. It was a short walk from the train station. There was a great view of the Loire river as we crossed the bridge.
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