All Carcassonne Tours & Excursions in 2026

The UNESCO-listed medieval citadel of Carcassonne was occupied by the Nazis during WWII, with its citizens forced to live under a Vichy government. With this private walking tour, journey back to WWII France and learn about life in Carcassonne from 1939 to 1945; hear about the resistance, rationing, and the ‘Free Zone’ as you explore WWII-era sites and memorials; and see an archive of black and white photos from the period.

Explore Medieval Carcassonne at your pace without having to stick to rigid tour itineraries while listening to an audio guide. This self-guided tour, narrated by a historian, allows you to discover "killing zones" where enemies were trapped during the medieval period. Enjoy unlimited use before and after your booking date, ensuring flexibility and convenience. Simply install the Voice Map app, enter your unique code, and start your adventure. You can even enjoy a virtual tour from home!

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Carcassonne. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Château Comtal to Pont Vieux, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Carcassonne to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Carcassonne through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Carcassonne’s legendary fortress and its stunning medieval architecture • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Carcassonne in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Get introduced to Carcassonne in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. It’s the perfect experience for those who want to connect with the city, not just visit it. Along the way, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as Carcassonne Castle and Basilica of Saint Nazarius, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Carcassonne’s history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a great introduction to Carcassonne, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You’ll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

Gourmet tasting: An unforgettable epicurean experience Embark on a tasting journey with our Gourmet Tasting formula, combining the richness of Languedoc wines with the delicacy of local products. Sit comfortably on our terrace at the foot of the majestic Cité de Carcassonne and be guided by our expert during a guided tasting of eight wines, carefully selected to reveal all the diversity and complexity of regional grape varieties. To enhance this experience, a generous plank of charcuterie and artisan cheeses will accompany your tasting, creating perfect pairings between food and wine. With friends or family, share a warm moment, learn to identify the aromas and be surprised by new associations. Book your tasting and let yourself be transported by the know-how and passion of our winemakers! Tasting open to people aged 18 and over.

Experience one of Europe's most iconic medieval fortresses at your own pace. Your ticket includes access to the castle, ramparts, and a guide booklet, allowing you to discover centuries of history while enjoying spectacular views over the fortified city and surrounding landscape.

L’Audacieuse is distinguished by powerful and structured wine & chocolate pairings, designed to reveal the aromatic depth of the cuvées. This tasting brings together 3 carefully selected wines and 3 dark chocolates of character with marked profiles (intense cocoa, coffee, dark fruits). The experience highlights the role of tannins, bitterness and matter in the balance of flavours. Guided and immersive, it helps to understand how wine and chocolate respond with intensity, offering an assertive, original and resolutely gourmet sensory moment.

The private guided tour of Carcassonne is an opportunity to discover the history of the largest medieval fortress in Europe. Discover its main monuments with the inclusion of entry into the Count's castle and its museum. Discover the route on the walls and Saint-Nazaire cathedral, one of the most beautiful in the south of France.

Discover the historic buildings and winding cobbled streets of Medieval Carcassonne on a walking tour that skips the crowds and heads straight to the hidden gems. Visit the castle and its ramparts, and find romantic squares, picturesque avenues, and dramatic views as you stroll through the Cité like a local. See where poets and painters were inspired by Carcassonne, and stop for photos.

What sets your tour apart? Step beyond the tourist trail on this private, story-rich journey into mystery, legend, and lost treasure. Guided by a passionate local, you'll uncover secrets hidden in plain sight in one of France’s most enigmatic villages. Travel in comfort, ask anything, and enjoy a personalized, immersive experience unlike any bus tour.

Embark on an intriguing journey through the landmarks of Carcassonne with convenient audio guide on your smartphone. This tour is specifically designed to explore the city in a brief period (1.5 hours). Follow the route on the app's map, starting from the train station, passing through the lower town, and ascending into the fortress. You’ll see: The legendary Canal du Midi, Carcassonne's defensive walls and gates, The city's museums and medieval reenactment camp, The Castle of the Dukes of Carcassonne, Chateau Comtal, Basilica of St. Nazarius. After downloading the tour data, the app operates offline. The audio guide is best enjoyed through your headphones. Delight in captivating stories and legends while moving at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. If you only have one day to visit Carcassonne, spend it with an audio guide and uncover the other sights the region has to offer.

Discover the magical city of Carcassonne at your own pace with this guided tour With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore emblematic attractions such as the Condal Castle, the Pont Vieux, Porte d'Aude or the Cathedral of San Miguel. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for personalized tourism without complications. 2h self-guided tour with + 10 points of interest - This visit includes 2 routes: Cité and Bastida de Saint-Louis - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, and German - Explore iconic attractions and receive gastronomic recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

The Delicate is distinguished by a subtle approach to wine & chocolate pairings, far from overly sweet or demonstrative tastings. Wines are selected for their freshness, aromatic precision and pure expression of the grape variety, while artisan chocolates are chosen to accompany and reveal the wine, without ever dominating it. Here, chocolate does not mask wine: it raises it. Each pairing is designed as a delicate balance between texture, intensity and aromas, offering an elegant, harmonious and accessible tasting, even for novices. The experience emphasizes understanding of the chords, taste pleasure and finesse, in a friendly and intimate format. It is a gourmet but refined tasting, ideal for those who wish to discover wine differently, with curiosity and elegance.

Enjoy this self-guided tour of the Basilica of Saints Nazairius and Celsus in Cité de Carcassonne, exploring the untold tales of Western Christianity. Led by James McDonald, this indoor walking tour unveils mysteries within the Basilique Saint Nazaire et Saint Celse, unravelling history from Joan of Arc to the Crusade against the Cathars. Beyond traditional narratives, discover the nuances of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, the influence of Occitan culture, and the profound impact on medieval Catholicism. This tour is an engaging blend of entertainment and academic rigour, enriching your understanding of Christian doctrine within the Basilica's historical embrace.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carcassonne is one of France’s most beautiful cities, and draws the crowds to match. Ensure you don’t miss a detail of the spectacular center when you join your private guide on this tour that adapts to your pace and puts the city in its historical context. Upgrade to add a visit to the castle courtyard (entrance fees are at your own expense).

Discover Narbonne’s Roman heritage and Gothic elegance on a refined half-day journey from Carcassonne, blending history, architecture, and southern French charm. Travel in the comfort of a luxury minivan with an expert multilingual guide, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience from start to finish. Walk in the footsteps of Roman history along the Via Domitia, explore the remarkable Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur Cathedral, and wander through the Archbishop’s Palace Courtyard, where centuries of influence shaped the city. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Les Halles de Narbonne, a celebrated covered market filled with regional flavors, and conclude with a peaceful moment along the Canal de la Robine, a UNESCO-listed waterway reflecting Narbonne’s rich past.

It is the passion for the history of knights and Cathar castles that will totally draw you into this very strong epic of the Albigensian Crusade. The national tour guide, who has been speaking for 20 years and is a native of the territory, will quickly transport you into the events and allow you to know the strong and exceptional personality of the chiefs who fought with few means and great values. You will learn in clear terms who the Cathars were. You will feel like visiting the other sites in Aude. Option 1. Visit Conference City 2h. Option 2. Visit Conference City and Comtal Castle 2h30. Option 3. Day trip with your vehicles: City, Comtal Castle then Queribus Fortress in the heart of the Cathar Corbières 9:30 am. For any information contact us at: 00.33.6.81.42.79.63

A unique oenological experience at the foot of the City of Carcassonne Immerse yourself in the world of wine with our Discovery Tasting formula, an immersive and friendly experience in the heart of Carcassonne. Sit in a warm setting, with a breathtaking view of the ramparts and be guided by our team during a guided tasting of three carefully selected wines from the region. Whether you are an amateur or a connoisseur, this experience is ideal for sharing an unforgettable moment with friends or family. Discover the secrets of the local grape varieties, learn to recognize the aromas and leave with a new appreciation of the wines of our region. Authenticity, sharing and passion await you in our shop. Book now and let yourself be seduced by the flavors of the land! Tasting open to people aged 18 and over.

How do you stop an army of 20,000 men? Carcassonne had an answer: double walls, more than one thousand arrow slits, and a narrow corridor between the ramparts designed as a killing zone. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you inside the engineering of Europe's largest medieval fortress, from Roman foundations to the siege that brought down the Cathars. You will walk the spaces between the walls where invaders were trapped, stand where Dame Carcas fooled Charlemagne with a single pig, examine how arrow slits gave defenders a lethal advantage, and end at the Basilica of Saint Nazaire with its remarkable stained glass. The tour plays on the Tourific app (iOS and Android), works entirely offline once downloaded, and is available in nine languages. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and go at your own pace, no fixed schedule, no group to keep up with. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee.

The medieval citadel of Carcassonne is one of France’s most visited UNESCO World Heritage sites, affording magnificent views from its hilltop ramparts. This private tour provides the perfect introduction to the vast ruins, including the Château Comtal (admission not included), the Romanesque St-Nazaire and St-Celse Basilica, and a walk around the ramparts.

Indulge in the incredible flavors of the French wine region of Carcassonne with this guided vineyard tour. The fresh menu will delight your senses. Potential dishes include smoked salmon, puglia orecchiette and the tart tatin dessert served with homemade ice-cream, all paired with amazing wine matches. Explore regional vineyards while riding in a private vehicle and shop beverages at the 38 Rue Barbès shop.

Expanded tasting, a sensory journey into the heart of the terroir. Come live an immersive oenological experience at the foot of the majestic City of Carcassonne with our Extended Tasting Formula. Immerse yourself in the world of wine and be guided by our team during a guided tasting of six wines, carefully selected to make you discover the richness and diversity of grape varieties in our region. Whether you are a novice or passionate, this experience is an invitation to share and discover in a friendly and warm atmosphere. Sit back comfortably and enjoy a timeless time with friends or family. Book now and discover the wine treasures of Languedoc. Tasting open to people aged 18 and over.

Explore the magical world of Carcassonne's medieval fortress on a kid-friendly guided tour. Begin at Église Saint-Gimer, marveling at its architecture. Pass through Porte d'Aude to enter the enchanting Basilique Saint-Nazaire, where stunning stained glass illuminates tales of old. Traverse the sturdy Walls of Carcassonne for panoramic views. Step through Porte Narbonnaise into Château Comtal to uncover medieval life. Explore the winding lanes of La Cité Médiévale, imagining knights and dragons. This tour blends history and adventure, offering young minds a journey through time and legends in Carcassonne.