Day Trips

From Toulouse: Carcassonne Full-Day Tour with Comtal Castle Skip-the-Line Tickets

Visitors on an AC coach on a Pisa & Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

Ramparts of the medieval city of Carcasonne in France

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire in Carcassonne

Unearth Carcassonne's medieval wonders in a day tour from Toulouse, with skip-the-line access to the iconic Château Comtal and a multilingual driver.

Highlights

Experience the grandeur of medieval history with a day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cité de Carcassonne with bus transfers from Toulouse.
With your ticket to the Château Comtal, the Gallo-Roman fortress, bypass queues and dive right into exploring this 12th-century architectural marvel.
Admire the Gothic brilliance of Saint Nazaire basilica, with its towering spires looking like outstretched fingers, and stroll along the city walls.
Walk leisurely through the charming squares and ramparts, learning about this fortified city's pivotal role in the 13th-century Albigensian Crusade.
Fun fact: The city walls have been featured in several films, most notably the 1991 action-adventure film, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

W cenie

Full-day tour of Carcassonne
Round-trip bus transfers from Toulouse
English, French, & Spanish-speaking driver
Skip-the-line entry to Château Comtal

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Guided tour
Lunch

Zasady anulowania

Możesz anulować te bilety do 24 godz. przed rozpoczęciem wycieczki, aby uzyskać pełen zwrot.

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Your experience

Journey back in time

Step into the portal of history with a full-day trip to the Cité de Carcassonne from Toulouse. This tour takes you on a fascinating exploration of the medieval cityscape, complete with cobblestone streets, towering ramparts, and history that echoes through the centuries. Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Toulouse to Carcassonne. Your first stop is the stunning Château Comtal. With skip-the-line tickets, bypass the crowds and dive straight into the heart of this Gallo-Roman fortress and admire its towering stone walls rising majestically against the backdrop of azure skies.

Uncover the medieval marvels

After a leisurely lunch in one of the city's charming squares, take a stroll around the city walls. Lined with towers and defensive barriers, these provide a panoramic view of the city. Before wrapping up your day, visit the captivating Saint Nazaire Basilica. Step inside this Gothic gem and admire its intricate stone carvings and delicate stained glass windows. As the day ends, enjoy a relaxing return drive to Toulouse, carrying memories of a day well spent in the heart of medieval history.

Itinerary

9:30am: Pick-up from Toulouse
10:45am: Arrival in Carcassonne
10:45am-4:15pm: Free time in Carcassonne, including visiting Comtal Castle
4:30pm: Departure from Carcassonne
5:45pm: Arrival in Toulouse

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

At the bus parking in Carcassonne, a free shuttle will pick you up every 5 to 10 minutes to take you to the Cité de Carcassonne (Porte Narbonnaise). The shuttle lasts 5 minutes.

Moje bilety

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.