Carcassonne Castle (Cité de Carcassonne) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Carcassonne Citadel in 2026?

Carcassonne Citadel—aka the medieval district of Carcassonne—is free to visit. However, some sites within the medieval district have an entry fee. For example, the famous Château Comtal requires an entry ticket, which costs €13 for adults in the low season and €19 in the high season; advanced booking is recommended.

Q: What are the must-see sights in the Carcassonne Citadel?

The Château Comtal is the standout sight in the Carcassonne Citadel, but there are many other must-sees around the district’s cobblestone streets. The Basilica of St. Nazaire with its Gothic-Romanesque architecture, the medieval ramparts, and the old town gates of Porte d’Aude and Porte Narbonnaise are all highlights of the district.

Q: Can you walk on the medieval ramparts in the Carcassonne Citadel?

Yes, and you can walk around the whole perimeter of Carcassonne’s medieval ramparts safely and for free. It takes around two hours to complete a loop of the ramparts, during which you can soak up views over the medieval district and the scenic Corbières region, and read about the ramparts’ history from information boards.

Q: Is the Carcassonne Citadel suitable for families?

Yes, the Carcassonne Citadel makes for a fun family day trip, as long as it’s planned well. Skip busy summer weekends when crowds can give the place a chaotic edge, and leave ample time for the ramparts. There are often activities for kids taking place, with highlights including tours by armor-clad guides and scavenger hunts.

Q: Are there places to eat inside the Carcassonne Citadel?

Yes, there’s a wide choice of restaurants inside Carcassonne Citadel, from casual dining restaurants to fancier Michelin-starred affairs (where prebooking is essential). There are no eateries inside the Château Comtal, but in the wider citadel district, there’s no shortage of options from breakfast time until dark.

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Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders

Guided by Master Guilhem, Dive into the 13th century in Carcassonne at the time of the great constructions. A builder from generation to generation, his daily life is linked to the city he knows like the back of his hand. Between reorganization of political powers, daily life of the 13th century and Catharism, you will relive this period during an interactive visit enriched with historical objects for a captivating and fun visit. A visit of 1h15 to 1h30 led in costume, for adults and children over 6 years old.

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Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders

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Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.

One of Europe’s largest medieval walled cities, Carcassonne offers visitors exceptional panoramas and a host of historical highlights—and this private walking tour makes exploring simple. Pick from several convenient start times, meet your guide right outside its fortified old town, and set off on foot. You’ll stroll its scenic alleyways, will visit highlights like the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus, and will learn all about the city’s past.

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Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.

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Toulouse : Carcassonne Day Trip by Coach with audio guides

Spend the day exploring Carcassone with a guide. Ideal for visitors looking to expand their experience with a day trip to another city to learn about local history and culture. Visit the Comtal castle and the saint Nazaire Basilica and see other significant landmarks with insightful commentary from your guide. Relax and enjoy the itinerary prepared for you and don’t worry about driving or navigating.

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Toulouse : Carcassonne Day Trip by Coach with audio guides

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Private Day Tour: Lastours Castles & Cité de Carcassonne. From Carcassonne.

Discover two of the Languedoc region’s highlight attractions—and bypass the crowds—on this private, full-day tour. Following hotel pickup from your area accommodation, your first stop is the Lastours Castles: a collection of four medieval castles scattered across a rocky landscape. Go for a hike to discover them, and stop to enjoy a traditional village lunch (additional expense), before an afternoon tour of the UNESCO-listed fortified city of Carcassonne.

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Private Day Tour: Lastours Castles & Cité de Carcassonne. From Carcassonne.

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Day tour : Cité de Carcassonne and wine tasting. private tour from Carcassonne.

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private day tour : Cité de Carcassonne & the Lastours Castles.From Toulouse

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse

Visit Europe’s largest walled city, Carcassonne, on a full-day excursion from Toulouse. With a private guide, drive towards Carcassonne, stopping in the village of Castelnaudary to admire the Canal du Midi, a feat of modern-day civil engineering. Then, head to the medieval village for a guided tour of the walled city. Your day concludes with wine tasting at a small vineyard before heading back to Toulouse.

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Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse

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What are people saying about Carcassonne Castle (Cité de Carcassonne)

Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.

Jeffrey_T, Jul 2026

Excellent personal tour...

Excellent personal tour exploring the rich history of the medieval city. Olivia is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions.

Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.

Wil_V, Jun 2026

Cathars and crusades!

For anyone who’s interested in the history of Carcassonne and the Catharsis/crusades! I would definitely recommend!

Toulouse : Carcassonne Day Trip by Coach with audio guides

Suzette_B, Jun 2026

Good transportation.

The bus was comfortable and on time. Driver was good. Only problem was with the audio guide. It changed languages during the tour and I couldn’t get it back into English no matter how many times I clicked English.

Toulouse : Carcassonne Day Trip by Coach with audio guides

Nancy_P, Apr 2026

A lovely place to visit

Lots of cobblestone streets. It's hilly. The audio tour is self-guided. My audio app didn't work. That was disappointing.

Toulouse : Carcassonne Day Trip by Coach with audio guides

Gareth_T, Dec 2023

We were very lucky that...

We were very lucky that the weather was bright & sunny (it was mid December) so we had great views from the battlements across the town below and to the mountains in the distance. Everything went as planned and the coach that transported us was very clean and comfortable so overall a very good trip.

Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse

Dawn_M, Aug 2024

Family travelers

Olivia was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the history of each site we visited. She was very engaging in conversation and English and French skills were amazing. She made sure that my daughter could eat something at the restaurant due to her allergies. This alone was worth having her as our private guide and the rest just made it even better. We would definitely hire her again.

Toulouse : Carcassonne Day Trip by Coach with audio guides

Robert_D, Jun 2026

Convenient Way to Get To Carcassonne

Know that this is transportation to and from Carcassonne. The drop off point in Carcassone in front of the main gate which is much more convenientthan the train station. One person on the tour had planned to take the train, but the train was canceled because of a strike. The audio guide is a download from Henri Trip app which was decent. There is no guide on the bus to comment on points of interest along the way. Also know that getting in to Carcassonne is free, but there is a 20 euro fee to walk on the castle ramparts ect... and you will want to walk on the ramparts.