Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Carcassonne, France
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 31 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- This private tour makes your sightseeing experience personal
- Pick from several convenient start times to suit your schedule
- Get up close and personal with a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover the highlights of Carcassonne’s walled old town
What's Included
- Private guide
- Visit of the Château Comtal / Entrance fees to the Château Comtal
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Place du PradoPl. du Prado, 11000 Carcassonne, France
Under the statue Dame Carcasse
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 44 reviews
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Jeffrey_T, Jul 2026
Excellent personal tour exploring the rich history of the medieval city. Olivia is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you Deborah and Jeffrey, it was a pleasure to share these 2 days with you. I hope to see you again in the future. Olivia
Wil_V, Jun 2026
For anyone who’s interested in the history of Carcassonne and the Catharsis/crusades! I would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
HI Will, I highly appreciate your review. thank you very much.
I wish you the best
Sara_V, Jan 2026
Our guide was Absolutely amazing ! I would not have wanted another! All the shops were so amazing! 10/10
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you Sara, it was a pleasure getting to know you and your friends. Come back anytime :)
Amanda_C, Nov 2025
Olivia was very knowledgeable and fun. I would highly recommend her for your tour! Merci beaucoup !!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much, it was a pleasure!
All the best to you 2!
JaniceS_A, Mar 2025
Our guide was a delightful young woman. She knew her history of the Medieval
City. Were most impressed with how she moved us through the citadel and ended our tour at a very scenic overlook.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for such a beautiful review, nothing would make me happier than sseeing that you enjoyed the tour!
You are welcome to come back any time :)
Thank you so much
Olivia
Gary_v, Jul 2024
Great tour! Lydia was very pleasant, knowledgeable, spoke good English and was easy to be with. We learned a lot about the history of Carcassonne and the area. Highly recommend this tour and her as a tour guide.
Kenneth_D, May 2024
It was chilly and drizzly but Olivia did her best to make us forget the weather as she shared the fascinating history of Carcassonne with our little group.
Lacey, Nov 2023
An excellently knowledgeable guide. We gained historical perspective with every discovery. Our family had a wonderful time.
Russ_K, Jul 2023
Magnificent castle. Tour was very informative and brought us through the thousands of years of history of Carcassonne.
Adam_G, Jun 2023
Nathalie was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Whole process went very smoothly. Would recommend.
William_H, Sep 2022
Olivia was charming and enthusiastic ! She brought the medieval fortified city to life and had excellent knowlege of the subject matter. We would recommend her tour to family and friends !
Eastman_W, Jul 2022
Olivia has great knowledge, great English and lovely personality. She was very patient and made it a personal experience.
Richar_M, Jul 2022
What can l say, well, big smile, right on time, very informative, lt seems like this is not only work but passion for Roman and Gothic Achitecture, Medieval history, l have learned a lot, thank You much'
Francisco_S, Jul 2022
We had amazing tour of the city. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave great information about the entire city. Wonderful tour!
Inger_L, Jul 2022
Our guide, Olivia, was very competent and pedagogical. She was Aldo Good in meeting the questions both from the children and from the adults.
We had a great time!
kandaceolsen, Jun 2022
Olivia was a great guide! It was a very hot day and she kept us in the shade as we learned the long history of Carcassonne. I highly recommend it!
Raymundo_C, Aug 2023
Excelente tour, Nathaly fue excelente, una gran explicación y duro el tiempo justo, propongo que se avise que no incluye la entrada al castillo desde la compra
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