Nantes Travel Guide: What To See, Where To Stay And How To Get There

Nantes sits on the Loire in western France, the historic capital of Brittany, though the city now answers to the Pays de la Loire region. Its old centre, Bouffay, keeps narrow medieval lanes around the cathedral, while the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, a fortress of pale stone and slate, anchors the edge of the quarter. Across the river, Île de Nantes carries the shipyards' legacy and the city's best-known modern attractions. Graslin adds theatres, squares and shopping a short walk south.

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Is Nantes Worth Visiting?

Yes, if you want a French city that runs on imagination rather than postcards. Nantes was a major port, and the closure of its shipyards could have hollowed it out; instead the city turned the island site into a machine-filled park and rebuilt its museums around its own story. The old centre is compact and walkable, the wine country of the Loire-Atlantique starts near the edge of town, and the Atlantic coast sits close enough for a day trip. Choose it over the better-known stops if you like a city that keeps surprising you between the sights.

Yes, and this guide is built to show you why. It opens with the headline sights, from the Machines of the Isle and the Passage Pommeraye to the castle, then breaks the city into districts so you know where to eat, drink and sleep. Short itineraries follow, then day trips out to Clisson's vineyards, Guérande's salt flats and the beaches at Pornic. Airport and rail connections get their own pages, and the tour comparisons sit in a dedicated section, sorted by type, so a bike ride, a wine tasting and a full-day excursion can be judged side by side on the same published numbers.

60-Minute Local Walk, Nantes 60-Minute Local Walk Escape Game With Game Master, Nantes Escape Game With Game Master Machines of the Isle Tickets, Nantes Machines of the Isle Tickets 2-Hour Vineyard Van, Tastings, Nantes 2-Hour Vineyard Van, Tastings Guerande Salt Marshes Visit, Nantes Guerande Salt Marshes Visit All-Inclusive Food Tour, 3.5 Hours, Nantes All-Inclusive Food Tour, 3.5 Hours CityPass, 24 Hours to 7 Days, Nantes CityPass, 24 Hours to 7 Days Electric Bike Panoramic Tour, Nantes Electric Bike Panoramic Tour

Things To Do In Nantes: The Sights That Matter

The Château des Ducs de Bretagne anchors the old town, its ramparts free to walk and a museum inside telling the city's story from dukes to shipyards. Bouffay's lanes and the cathedral sit a few minutes apart, and Place Graslin with its opera house carries the elegant eighteenth-century quarter. Add the machines on Île de Nantes and the riverside quays, and you have the core of the city, all listed in one place at /things-to-do-in-nantes/.

Where the day starts, and the thirty-three mapped points around it A true-scale plot of 34 real coordinates read from OpenStreetMap, north upwards. Château des ducs de Bretagne is the ringed point. Every other point is one mapped place, coloured by which set it belongs to and numbered to match the cards below. The grid squares are 5 km across. Twenty-three points sit within a few metres of a neighbour, so they have been nudged apart just far enough to stay readable. A dashed line runs back to the true position. Distances on the cards are straight-line figures between the mapped coordinates, not road distances and not walking times. Les Machines de l'Île, mapped point 11 Carrousel des Mondes Marins, mapped point 22 Passage Pommeraye, mapped point 33 Le Lieu Unique, mapped point 44 Tour Bretagne, mapped point 55 Place Royale, mapped point 66 Théâtre Graslin, mapped point 77 Hangar à Bananes, mapped point 88 Anneaux de Buren, mapped point 99 Halles de Talensac, mapped point 1010 Stade de la Beaujoire, mapped point 1111 Erdre River, mapped point 1212 Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, mapped point 1313 Basilique Saint-Nicolas, mapped point 1414 Musée d'Arts de Nantes, mapped point 1515 Jules Verne Museum, mapped point 1616 Mémorial de l'abolition de l'esclavage, mapped point 1717 Natural History Museum, mapped point 1818 Planétarium de Nantes, mapped point 1919 Musée Dobrée, mapped point 2020 Maillé Brézé, mapped point 2121 Le Chronographe, mapped point 2222 Jardin des Plantes, mapped point 2323 Île de Versailles, mapped point 2424 Parc de Procé, mapped point 2525 Nantes Atlantique Airport, mapped point 2626 Gare de Nantes, mapped point 2727 Bouffay, mapped point 2828 Île de Nantes, mapped point 2929 Trentemoult, mapped point 3030 Île Feydeau, mapped point 3131 Graslin, mapped point 3232 Butte Sainte-Anne, Chantenay, mapped point 3333 Château des ducs de Bretagne
  • North is up. The bar on the map shows 2.5 km.
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  • Map tiles and street data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Nantes Neighbourhoods: Bouffay, Graslin, Île De Nantes And Trentemoult

Bouffay is the medieval core where most visitors base themselves, walking distance from the cathedral, the château and the best crêperies. Graslin holds the opera, the passage Pommeraye and the smarter shops, a short walk south of the centre. Île de Nantes is the regenerated island with the mechanical sights, and Trentemoult, across the river, is a fishing village of painted house facades reached by river shuttle. All four are easy to tell apart on foot in a single day.

How Many Days In Nantes? One, Two And Three Day Plans

One day covers the château, Bouffay, the cathedral and an evening on the Graslin terraces. A second day adds Île de Nantes, the quays and Trentemoult by river shuttle, taken at a slower pace. A third day is best spent out of the city entirely, on one of the day trips below: the vineyards near Clisson sit well under an hour away by road, while the coast at Pornic and the salt pans of Guérande make a full but rewarding loop.

Best Day Trips From Nantes: Clisson, Guérande And The Atlantic Coast

Day trips from Nantes split into three groups. Wine listings cover tastings in central Nantes and vineyard visits near Clisson, reachable in well under an hour. Coastal and heritage options include Guérande, La Baule and Pornic on the Atlantic, plus Escal'Atlantic, the ocean liner museum at Saint-Nazaire. Puy du Fou, the history theme park, rounds out the roster at roughly an hour and a half away.

The day-trip range, from Nantes out to Loire Valley Chateaux A true-scale plot of 22 real coordinates read from OpenStreetMap, north upwards, about 307 km across. Nantes is the ringed point and every other point is one day-trip destination, numbered to match the list below. The drawn shapes are real OpenStreetMap geometry: the Atlantic coastline, the Loire and its tributaries, and the main roads running across the region. 5 points sit close enough to a neighbour to overlap, so they have been nudged apart just far enough to stay readable. Distances in the list are straight lines between the mapped coordinates, not road distances and not journey times. Clisson, mapped point 33 Guérande, mapped point 1010 La Baule, mapped point 99 Pornic, mapped point 44 Loire Valley Chateaux, mapped point 2121 Muscadet Vineyards, mapped point 22 Mont-Saint-Michel, mapped point 1919 Noirmoutier, mapped point 66 Saint-Nazaire, mapped point 55 Puy du Fou, mapped point 88 Planète Sauvage, mapped point 11 Angers, mapped point 1313 Le Croisic, mapped point 1111 Vannes, mapped point 1515 La Rochelle, mapped point 1717 Saumur, mapped point 1616 Brière Regional Park, mapped point 77 Carnac, mapped point 1818 Saint-Malo, mapped point 2020 Île d'Yeu, mapped point 1414 Les Sables-d'Olonne, mapped point 1212 Nantes
  • North is up. The bar shows 25 km. The thin lines are rivers and main roads.
  • Coastline, water and rivers: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL

Getting To Nantes: Airport, TGV And Trams

Most visitors fly into Nantes Atlantique or arrive by TGV at the station in the city centre. The tram network runs from there into the old quarters, and its lines also cover the airport route and the island. Taxis queue at the terminal and the station, and ride apps work in the city. Once you are in, the centre is compact enough that most days need no transport at all.

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Where To Stay In Nantes

Base yourself in Bouffay if this is a short visit and you want the cathedral and the château on your doorstep; you pay for it, and the lanes get busy in summer. Graslin is the usual compromise, elegant and central but a touch quieter, with the opera and the passage Pommeraye in the streets around you. Île de Nantes suits visitors who want modern hotels near the machines, and Trentemoult is the pick if a village feel and river views matter more than proximity.

budget

ibis Nantes Centre Tour Bretagne

City centre, 19 Rue Jean Jaures, 10-minute walk from Nantes Cathedral, tram line 3 stops outside the hotel

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mid

Okko Hotels Nantes Chateau

City centre, a few minutes' walk from Chateau des ducs de Bretagne, 10-minute walk from Nantes SNCF station

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upscale

Chateau de Maubreuil

Carquefou, greater Nantes, 7.7 mi / ~12 km from central Nantes (NOT in the city itself; say so on the page)

9.4/10

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Best Time To Visit Nantes: Loire Levels And Weather By Month

Nantes sits on the Atlantic seaboard, so its weather is oceanic rather than continental: mild, occasionally wet, rarely extreme. Mid-June to mid-September is the warmest stretch, with highs typically between 22 and 26°C, and early August the busiest point. April, May and September to October are the shoulder picks, when temperatures stay pleasant and the summer crowds thin out. October to January brings the heaviest rain, so pack accordingly if you come then.

Nantes packs more sunshine into August alone (232.6 hours) than it gets across all of November and December combined (168.9 hours), the Meteo-France normals for Nantes-Bouguenais show.

Jan: 6.4℃Feb: 6.7℃Mar: 9.2℃Apr: 11.4℃May: 14.7℃Jun: 17.8℃Jul: 19.7℃Aug: 19.8℃Sep: 17.1℃Oct: 13.5℃Nov: 9.4℃Dec: 6.7℃ 060120 0°13°25° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Rain mm Temp ℃
  • Monthly rainfall (mm)
  • Mean temperature (°C)
Station 1991-2020 normals, 30-year normals: August is warmest at 19.8°C average, January coldest at 6.4°C, December wettest at 101 mm and July driest at 44.2 mm, 819.5 mm across the year.
MonthMean tempRainfall
January6.4°C87.9 mm
February6.7°C67.5 mm
March9.2°C58.4 mm
April11.4°C58.3 mm
May14.7°C61 mm
June17.8°C48.5 mm
July19.7°C44.2 mm
August19.8°C50.3 mm
September17.1°C59.5 mm
October13.5°C88.8 mm
November9.4°C94.1 mm
December6.7°C101 mm

Data: Meteo-France, station Nantes-Bouguenais (44020001), 1991-2020 normals, Meteo-France, station Nantes-Bouguenais (44020001), 1991-2020 normals.

As last measured, the Loire is running at 2.6 m at the Pont Anne de Bretagne gauge, a provisional reading, tidal through central Nantes.

Gauge level
2.6 m
Pont Anne de Bretagne, station M800001010
Typical range
1.0–1.6 m
this reach rises and falls with the tide through the day
Reading
Provisional
observed 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC

Data: Hub'Eau hydrometrie (SCHAPI/DREAL Pays de la Loire), Loire water level at Nantes - Pont Anne de Bretagne under Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0, cross-referenced against Vigicrues.

Nantes Tours Worth Booking

Here are the 26 bookable tours this guide tracks, split into ten kinds: 6 walking tours, 5 activities, 5 attractions, 3 wine experiences, 2 day trips, plus a food tour, a city pass, a bike tour, a cruise and a photo shoot. Every card shows the rating, review count, duration and from-price its own live listing publishes, with 20 of the 26 carrying a price and running from $9.99 for a self-paced audio walk to $258.21 for a full-day trip. That makes the cards comparable like for like.

Walking Tours Guided walks and a self-paced 35-stop route, all on foot in Nantes. 6 options Activities And Short Experiences Games, tastings and short outings, one just ten minutes long. 6 options Sights And Tickets Entry tickets for the Château des ducs de Bretagne museum, the fine-arts museum, and more. 5 options Wine Tours In Nantes Muscadet sips at La Muscadetterie and vineyard runs toward Clisson. 3 options Day Trips From Nantes Outings beyond the city, from Clisson vineyards to a 10-hour tour departing Gare de Nantes Sud. 2 options Food Tours One food tour, 3.5 hours long, covers Nantes eating on foot. 1 option City Pass Pass Nantes tiers run 24h to 7 days, with tram, bus and museum entries included. 1 option Bike Tours One bike tour, 2.5 hours from Place du Commerce, rated 4.8 by 34 riders. 1 option River Cruises One three-hour cruise, the only waterborne tour on the Nantes roster. 1 option

Two free GuruWalk walking tours of Nantes exist but are left off this site: both are Spanish-language only.

Walking Tours

Guided walks and a self-paced 35-stop route, all on foot in Nantes.

Self-Guided App Tour, 35 Stops

4.5 21 traveller reviews

self-paced, 35 stops · A self-guided app walking tour with 35 stops.

A phone-based walking tour covering 35 stops across Nantes. The app handles the navigation and the commentary, so walkers set their own pace, pause wherever they like, and start whenever suits them. At 4.5 stars from 21 reviews it is the best-reviewed walking option on this page, and the cheapest.

from $9.99Per person buys the app-based audio route across 35 city stops. Check availability →
60-Minute Local Walk, Nantes

60-Minute Local Walk

5 1 traveller review

· A one-hour orientation walk with a local guide.

A short orientation walk built for first-time visitors who want the layout of the city fast. A local guide leads the loop, pointing out the major sights and the smaller details most passers-by miss, then leaves the rest of the day free for exploring alone. One hour, city centre, small groups.

from $93.40From $93.40 per person for a 60-minute guided walk with a local. Check availability →
Surprise Walk With a Local, Nantes

Surprise Walk With a Local

5 3 traveller reviews

· A surprise-themed walk around Nantes with a local.

A walking tour that keeps the route under wraps until the day. A local guide builds the itinerary around a theme of surprises, mixing landmarks with tucked-away corners, and the meeting point is Parc de l'Elephant. Rated five stars by its few reviewers, though the sample is small.

from $146.61Meets at Parc de l'Elephant, Nantes. Check availability →
Private Walk, Professional Guide, Nantes

Private Walk, Professional Guide

5 4 traveller reviews

· A private walk led by a professional licensed guide.

A private walking tour led by a professional guide rather than a hobbyist host. The format suits visitors who want deeper historical detail on the Château, the cathedral quarter and the city's merchant past. No price is published on the card, so check the live listing for current rates and available dates.

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Private Custom Walk, 2-8 Hours, Nantes

Private Custom Walk, 2-8 Hours

4.3 12 traveller reviews

· A private walking tour you shape around your interests.

A private walking tour with no fixed route. Before setting out, the guide works out what the group actually wants, whether that is history, architecture, food streets or something narrower, then builds the day around it. Duration runs from two to eight hours, making it the most flexible guided option listed here.

from $54.49From $54.49 per person for a private custom walk, 2 to 8 hours. Check availability →
Photo Spots Walk With Local, Nantes

Photo Spots Walk With Local

4 1 traveller review

· A photo-focused walk hitting Nantes's most photogenic spots.

A walking tour aimed at photographers and social feeds. A local guide takes a small group to Nantes's most photogenic spots, from painted facades to street art and riverside angles, with tips on framing and light along the way. The pace stays relaxed enough for plenty of stops and shots.

from $93.64Per person for a guided photo-spots walk with a Nantes local. Check availability →

Activities And Short Experiences

Games, tastings and short outings, one just ten minutes long.

Segway Historic Center Tour

74 traveller reviews

Segway glide through the historic center

A Segway loop through the historical center of Nantes, swapping shoe leather for a battery and a guide. The listing shows 74 reviews but no star average, so the comments are where the real judgment happens. Price, duration and the meeting point stay on the live booking page, along with the operator details.

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Escape Game With Game Master, Nantes

Escape Game With Game Master

5 1 traveller review

· Puzzle hunt on Nantes streets with your own game master.

An urban escape game with a dedicated game master running it. Instead of a self-run app, a person sets the challenge, follows progress and helps when a puzzle stalls, which suits groups who want a hosted experience rather than a solo one. It starts at Place Graslin and costs from $20.66 per person.

from $20.66Departs from Place Graslin. Check availability →
10-Minute Jet-Ski Session, Nantes

10-Minute Jet-Ski Session

4.8 31 traveller reviews

· Ten-minute jet-ski session close to Nantes

A ten-minute jet-ski session at Quilly, a launch site close to Nantes but outside the city, so travel time to the water is part of the plan. Short enough to slot into a wider day rather than fill one, it scores 4.8 from 31 reviews. The live booking page lists the exact options and what the from-price covers.

from €35Runs at Quilly, close to Nantes but outside the city itself. Check availability →
Jules Verne Outdoor Escape Game, Nantes

Jules Verne Outdoor Escape Game

4.6 16 traveller reviews

· An outdoor escape game themed on Jules Verne.

An outdoor escape game played on the streets of Nantes, themed on the city's most famous writer. Teams solve puzzles tied to Jules Verne's stories while moving through the centre, mixing sightseeing with a challenge. It holds 4.6 stars from 16 reviews, one of the stronger activity ratings here.

from $27.51Per person for the Jules Verne-themed outdoor puzzle game in Nantes. Check availability →
Smartphone Alchemy Quest, No Guide, Nantes

Smartphone Alchemy Quest, No Guide

4.2 26 traveller reviews

· Alchemy-themed puzzle quest through the city centre

An alchemy-themed quest played on a smartphone, sending players through the streets of Nantes to crack riddles and hunt down a secret elixir. It runs without a guide, at whatever pace the team sets, and has drawn a 4.2 rating across 26 reviews on the live booking page. Comfortable shoes and a charged phone are the practical requirements.

from $22.04per person for the smartphone alchemy quest, played with one phone per team. Check availability →
Photoshoot, 30 Min to 1 Hour, Nantes

Photoshoot, 30 Min to 1 Hour

· Group photoshoot, 30 minutes to one hour

A private photoshoot in Nantes with a photographer, priced per group of up to 12 and running from 30 minutes to a full hour. Options trade shoot length against image count: 30 minutes with 10 or 30 shots, or an hour with up to 60 retouched photos. There are no reviews yet; the live booking page confirms meeting point and delivery format.

from $170Per group of up to 12; pick 30 minutes with 10 or 30 photos, or 1 hour with 60 retouched shots. Check availability →

Sights And Tickets

Entry tickets for the Château des ducs de Bretagne museum, the fine-arts museum, and more.

Machines of the Isle Tickets

Elephant, carousel and machine gallery on the Isle

Tickets and tours for the Machines of the Isle of Nantes. Book a per-person ticket or a guided tour and visit the Machines on the Île de Nantes.

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Chateau des Ducs, Museum Entry, Nantes

Chateau des Ducs, Museum Entry

· Ducal fortress turned city history museum

Tickets and tours for the Château des ducs de Bretagne, the dukes' castle in Nantes. Book per-person museum entry or a guided tour and explore the château.

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Fine Arts Museum Entry, Nantes

Fine Arts Museum Entry

· Fine arts museum entry, ticket and tour options

Tickets and tours for the Arts Museum of Nantes. Book per-person museum entry or a guided tour and view the museum's collection.

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Glass-Roofed Arcade Visit, Nantes

Glass-Roofed Arcade Visit

· Glass-roofed 19th-century arcade visit

Tickets and tours for Passage Pommeraye, the glass-roofed arcade in Nantes. Book a per-person ticket or tour and walk through the arcade.

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Wine Tours In Nantes

Muscadet sips at La Muscadetterie and vineyard runs toward Clisson.

Sensory Muscadet Tasting

4.8 20 traveller reviews

Playful sensory tasting built around Muscadet

A tasting built around Muscadet, the white wine of the vineyards that surround the city, delivered in a playful, game-like sensory format rather than a formal cellar visit. It is pitched at casual drinkers as much as committed enthusiasts, and it earns a 4.8 rating across 20 reviews on the live booking page, among the strongest wine scores here.

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2-Hour Vineyard Van, Tastings, Nantes

2-Hour Vineyard Van, Tastings

5 3 traveller reviews

· Two-hour van trip into nearby wine country

A two-hour guided drive from the city out into the surrounding vineyards, with tasting stops built into the route and travel by van throughout. Short enough to slot into a day otherwise given to the old town, it suits visitors who want the wine country without giving a full day to it. Rated 5 across a small pool of 3 reviews on the live booking page.

from $80per person for the two-hour guided vineyard drive with tastings included. Check availability →
Half-Day Vineyard Van Tour, Nantes

Half-Day Vineyard Van Tour

4.8 5 traveller reviews

· Vineyard van excursion from Nantes train station

Swap the city streets for a half day in the vineyards around Nantes on this wine-themed outing, traveling between stops by van. It is a compact way to get a close look at the wine country nearest the city without committing a full day.

from $149.31Too new for reviews yet; the van departs from Nantes train station. Check availability →

Day Trips From Nantes

Outings beyond the city, from Clisson vineyards to a 10-hour tour departing Gare de Nantes Sud.

Guerande Salt Marshes Visit, Nantes

Guerande Salt Marshes Visit

5 148 traveller reviews

· Guided salt-marsh visit plus Guérande town stop

The salt marshes of Guérande, about an hour to an hour and a quarter from Nantes, are still worked the traditional way, with paludiers raking fleur de sel from the pans by hand. A guide explains how seawater moves through the basins and why the harvest depends on sun and wind, then the walled medieval town makes an easy follow-on stop. Rated 5 across 148 reviews, the strongest score among this site's day trips; the live booking page carries price and duration.

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10-Hour Clisson & Trentemoult Day, Nantes

10-Hour Clisson & Trentemoult Day

New listing, first reviews still to come

· Clisson and Trentemoult in a single 10-hour day trip

A 10-hour day trip pairing two very different faces of the Loire region: Clisson, with its medieval château and Italian-style architecture, and Trentemoult, the former fishing village of painted houses on the river's south bank. Departure is from Gare de Nantes Sud. This is a new listing with no reviews yet; the live page shows full inclusions.

from $258.21New listing, no reviews; meeting point is Gare de Nantes Sud. Check availability →

Food Tours

One food tour, 3.5 hours long, covers Nantes eating on foot.

All-Inclusive Food Tour, 3.5 Hours, Nantes

All-Inclusive Food Tour, 3.5 Hours

3.5 2 traveller reviews

· An all-inclusive food tour of the old town with a local guide.

A guided food tour through Nantes's old town, built around local specialities and stops at several eateries, with tastings included in the ticket rather than paid along the way. It runs about three and a half hours. Only two reviews are published so far, so treat the 3.5-star average as thin evidence.

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City Pass

Pass Nantes tiers run 24h to 7 days, with tram, bus and museum entries included.

CityPass, 24 Hours to 7 Days, Nantes

CityPass, 24 Hours to 7 Days

4.3 375 traveller reviews

· One pass covering museums, transport and city sights

One pass bundles Nantes museums, sites, cruises and public transport, with durations from 24 hours to a full week. Choose the window that fits your stay, then skip individual ticket lines at places like the Château des ducs de Bretagne and the Machines de l'Île, one visit per site. The listing shows a 4.3 rating across 375 reviews, with the from-price tied to the shortest, 24-hour tier.

from $34.44per adult for the 24-hour pass, the shortest of the durations offered. Check availability →

Bike Tours

One bike tour, 2.5 hours from Place du Commerce, rated 4.8 by 34 riders.

Electric Bike Panoramic Tour, Nantes

Electric Bike Panoramic Tour

4.8 34 traveller reviews

· Panoramic 2.5-hour electric-bike loop of the city

A 2.5-hour panoramic tour of Nantes on electric bikes, setting off from Place du Commerce. The assist makes the longer stretches between districts easy, so the route covers ground a walking tour would struggle to reach in the same time. It scores 4.8 from 34 reviews. Meeting point, schedule and bike details sit on the live booking page.

from $55Meets on Place du Commerce. Check availability →

River Cruises

One three-hour cruise, the only waterborne tour on the Nantes roster.

3-Hour Erdre Cruise, Na Boa, Nantes

3-Hour Erdre Cruise, Na Boa

· Three-hour Erdre cruise aboard the Na Boa boat

Three hours on the Erdre aboard the Na Boa, cruising one of the calmest waterways through Nantes. The river's wooded banks and riverside houses are best taken in from the water, at an unhurried pace rather than a sightseeing sprint. The listing publishes no reviews and no price on this page; the live booking page carries fare, schedule and departure point.

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Two free GuruWalk walking tours of Nantes exist but are left off this site: both are Spanish-language only.

Walking Tour Or Day Trip Out?

The Cheapest Way To Walk The City

This site does not list a free or pay-what-you-want guided walk in Nantes for the English-speaking market. The cheapest walk listed here is a self-paced audio walk at $9.99 that takes you past 35 stops and lets you set your own speed. It is booked through the live listing like everything else, and it earns its place alongside the guided walks because it covers the same core ground for less.

AttractionBest forAreaTicket fromRating
60-Minute Local Walk A one-hour orientation walk with a local guide. $93.40 ★ 5
Surprise Walk With a Local A surprise-themed walk around Nantes with a local. $146.61 ★ 5
Private Walk, Professional Guide A private walk led by a professional licensed guide. Price not published by the operator ★ 5
Escape Game With Game Master Puzzle hunt on Nantes streets with your own game master. $20.66 ★ 5
2-Hour Vineyard Van, Tastings Two-hour van trip into nearby wine country $80 ★ 5
Guerande Salt Marshes Visit Guided salt-marsh visit plus Guérande town stop Price not published by the operator ★ 5
Sensory Muscadet Tasting Playful sensory tasting built around Muscadet Price not published by the operator ★ 4.8
Half-Day Vineyard Van Tour Vineyard van excursion from Nantes train station $149.31 ★ 4.8
Electric Bike Panoramic Tour Panoramic 2.5-hour electric-bike loop of the city $55 ★ 4.8
10-Minute Jet-Ski Session Ten-minute jet-ski session close to Nantes €35 ★ 4.8
Jules Verne Outdoor Escape Game An outdoor escape game themed on Jules Verne. $27.51 ★ 4.6
Self-Guided App Tour, 35 Stops A self-guided app walking tour with 35 stops. $9.99 ★ 4.5
Private Custom Walk, 2-8 Hours A private walking tour you shape around your interests. $54.49 ★ 4.3
CityPass, 24 Hours to 7 Days One pass covering museums, transport and city sights $34.44 ★ 4.3
Smartphone Alchemy Quest, No Guide Alchemy-themed puzzle quest through the city centre $22.04 ★ 4.2
Photo Spots Walk With Local A photo-focused walk hitting Nantes's most photogenic spots. $93.64 ★ 4
All-Inclusive Food Tour, 3.5 Hours An all-inclusive food tour of the old town with a local guide. Price not published by the operator ★ 3.5
Machines of the Isle Tickets Elephant, carousel and machine gallery on the Isle Price not published by the operator
Chateau des Ducs, Museum Entry Ducal fortress turned city history museum Price not published by the operator
Cathedral Guided Visit Options Gothic cathedral visits and guided tour options Price not published by the operator
Fine Arts Museum Entry Fine arts museum entry, ticket and tour options Price not published by the operator
10-Hour Clisson & Trentemoult Day Clisson and Trentemoult in a single 10-hour day trip $258.21
3-Hour Erdre Cruise, Na Boa Three-hour Erdre cruise aboard the Na Boa boat Price not published by the operator
Segway Historic Center Tour Segway glide through the historic center Price not published by the operator
Glass-Roofed Arcade Visit Glass-roofed 19th-century arcade visit Price not published by the operator
Photoshoot, 30 Min to 1 Hour Group photoshoot, 30 minutes to one hour $170
“Great fun. Buses and trams are really easy. Thoroughly enjoyed the Machines. Went Kayaking and went on a river cruise. The wine was superb. Managed to go on a few runs.”

Helen, United Kingdom, operator-listing review of CityPass, 24 Hours to 7 Days

“72 hours in Nantes is so worth it and I enjoyed every bit of it, especially having purchased the CityPass. The city is beautiful, coated with art and design. I’d say it’s also quite accessible (as an abled bodied person), but there’s information on how people with different abilities can access the city which I think is so considerate, so important and so inclusive. I think that really reflects the amazing urban culture Nantes brings. With the pass, I managed to experience the city via walking, tram, bus, boat and ferry! I would 100% recommend a weekend trip there, especially with the CityPass, and I would love to come back because there’s so much more to see and experience!”

Joebelle, United Kingdom, operator-listing review of CityPass, 24 Hours to 7 Days

“We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Alex was excellent and very knowledgeable- we learned so much about Muscadet and the wine making process. The 5 wines we tried were all lovely but so different, Alex explained clearly why they all had their own distinct flavours which was really interesting. Afterwards we sat in the sun and enjoyed more wine! Highly recommend!”

sharron, United Kingdom, operator-listing review of Sensory Muscadet Tasting

“Lovely experience. The owner has put a lot of thought, time, and dedication into the sensory room and his collection of Muscadet. Despite scoring the lowest on the “quiz,” I fully enjoyed myself and would recommend!”

Allison, United States, operator-listing review of Sensory Muscadet Tasting

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and good at presenting information in an interesting way. I really enjoyed the interactive elements of the tour as well. All of the wines were delicious.”

Matthew, France, operator-listing review of Sensory Muscadet Tasting

“Fantastic tour, where you can learn about where muscadet wine is from, the complexity of where in the region it is produced and a clever test of your knowledge. The wine tasting was fabulous and there was chance to purchase what you had tasted. If you are near to Nantes, a definite tour to complete. Nothing was too much trouble and Eddie was a brilliant guide.”

Sara, United Kingdom, operator-listing review of Sensory Muscadet Tasting

“Excellent guide and very interesting tour, we are now big fans of muscadet wine. Thank you!”

Claire, Ireland, operator-listing review of 2-Hour Vineyard Van, Tastings

“The folks working at the vineyards were lovely and we were able to try many great wines!”

Sarah, Canada, operator-listing review of Half-Day Vineyard Van Tour

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