Landmarks

Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts Skip-the-Line Tickets

Carcassonne Castle ramparts with tourists exploring medieval fortifications in Carcassonne, France.

Carcassonne Castle ramparts with tourists exploring medieval fortifications, France.

Benefit from entry into France’s impressive historic attraction, the Carcassonne Castle, and take in its fortified walls, ramparts, and galleries!

Highlights

Turn back time to the 13th century and discover the popular Cité de Carcassonne for a historical treat.
Once claimed by Romans, Saracens, Visigoths, and Crusaders, it is now your time to explore its hidden treasures.
Walk past fortified walls, watchtowers, ramparts, the Great Well, the Salle Pierre Embry, and the Count’s Castle.
Climb the square Bishop’s Tower, the sturdy construction that straddles both city walls.
Fun fact: Carcassonne was the first fortress to use hoardings in times of siege.

Inclusions

Entry to Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts
Access to the castle courtyards, archaeological museum, and ramparts
Multilingual leaflets available in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, or Polish

Exclusions

Guided tour
Transfers
Audio guide (available for rent on-site for 3 Euros)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Decaussin

4/5

Nov, 2024

We were surprised to discover that the audio guides we had purchased were not the official ones for the castle. But in the end, when we downloaded the application, we did indeed have the information. Problem: our phone battery ran out faster than with the castle audio guide.

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Martin

4/5

Nov, 2024

It's all so easy! All you have to do is download the ticket onto your cell phone and you're in. A great solution!

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Lobjeois

3/5

Nov, 2024

It would be nice to indicate that dogs are not allowed even in a bag !!!! Whereas in a bag especially a small dog I don't see why it's not allowed!!!!

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Sevellec

4/5

Nov, 2024

Very practical and quick to reserve tickets online, and above all, to avoid wasting time in the queue (which is quite long during school vacations and the summer season) at the ticket office.

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Tamara

5/5

Nov, 2024

The reservation was great because you avoid queues. The experience was great because you can access the castle inside and along the walls.

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Your experience

Travel back in time to the 13th century and drink in views of the citadel that was once claimed by Romans, Visigoths, Saracens, and Crusaders! Look out for the massive 13th-century fortified walls, ramparts, watchtowers, and a castle that will bring this citadel’s remarkable history to life!

Step into the world of medieval trade and travel at the Cité de Carcassonne, much like the beloved board game, Carcassonne! Walk past the double wall boasting 52 watchtowers, the Great Well, and the Count’s Castle, Château Comtal. Carcassonne was slated for demolition in the 19th century, but you can still walk the ramparts today, thanks to one of Europe’s largest restoration projects.

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for the day-long tour.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Smoking is prohibited inside the castle.

Additional information

Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), and holders of a valid education pass or culture pass.
To avoid large crowds at the entrance, it is recommended to arrive 1 hour after the monument opens.
The museum will remain closed for safety reasons.

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