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Walking guided tour Carcassonne

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Carcassonne, France
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Guided walking tour including the view from the ramparts
  • Hear the fascinating history of the Cathars from your guide
  • Enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour
  • Choose a tour departure time to fit your travel plans

What's Included

  • Guide tour with remparts and Basilica
  • Admission Fee - Carcassonne Count's castle
    €19.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Porte Narbonnaise
    Prte Narbonnaise, 11000 Carcassonne, France

    Narbonnaise gate, close to Dame Carcas statue, before the bridge.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Carcassonne Center

4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0
based on 12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thank you Anna!

Derek_L, Jun 2025
We learned a lot in a little while! Anna, our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Best to go early before the crowds

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much. Best regards

Anna Gendron great Carcassone guide

Douglas_E, Jun 2025
Anna Gendron excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and proud of regional history. Explained the architecture. Spoke English well and patient with our many questions.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much, your group was fantastic. Best regards

Best tour of our trip to Europe! Carcassonne with Anna

Sarah_G, Apr 2025
This was one of the best things we did on our trip! Anna is a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. We were two adults and two teenagers. Despite us all having divergent interests, Anna kept our attention for the entire time. Our history buff son was especially thrilled with all of the insightful information she had and, as a result, we loved the city even more! We had a great time and Anna is very personable. If I return to Carcassonne, I will book the tour again.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for thîs review. Your son's knowledge is really impressive. Once again it was a pleasure. Anna

Amazing guide who told an interesting story and history

Lynne_M, Aug 2024
Anna was a fabulous story teller and would be good for both adults and families. She was recommended by others who took her tour the week before and she did not disappoint. She was one of the best guides I've had around the world. Highly recommend. We had a group of 5 - perfect.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much Lynne for your review . Really happy to read that ! Thanks a lot again. Anna

Exceptional Tour with Anna!

Kim_C, Jul 2024
Anna provided a most insightful tour of Carrcassone! She was extremely knowledgeable and shared the history of the walled city in a most engaging way. She was enthusiastic and energetic on a very hot afternoon. I highly recommend this tour with Anna.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you Kim. Your group was so nice, it was a pleasure. Best regards

We loved Carcassone, and...

Gerald_M, Mar 2024
We loved Carcassone, and Anna really brought the history to life. Not just a fortress and castle, but a vibrant community of restaurants and shops within the old city.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure. Best regards.

Great tour!!

Andrea_D, Jun 2023
Anna was incredible! She was so friendly and knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Carcasonne. She made the tour such a great experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks you so much. It was a pleasure ! Best regards. Anna

Carcassonne von den Grundfesten aus betrachtet

Joachim_v, Oct 2024
Authentischer Bericht über die Entstehungsgeschichte auf gutem Englisch, Mauern, Kirche und Hintergrundinformationen

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. Cordialement. Anna

From $191.26

per group (up to 15)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 56 days in advance.

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