Carcassonne Outdoor Escape Game: Ghosts of the Citadel
Overview
Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover wonderful spots and local stories in Carcassonne. Bit by bit, you will get a feeling of the medieval French atmosphere while exploring the city outside the walls and the bustling streets within the fascinating citadel.
Are you up for an adventure in Carcassonne?
Highlights:
Find out about the medieval persecutions that took place in the city.
Discover the ex-prominent religion of Carcassonne.
Meet the lady that inspired the name of the cité.
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.
Are you up for an adventure in Carcassonne?
Highlights:
Find out about the medieval persecutions that took place in the city.
Discover the ex-prominent religion of Carcassonne.
Meet the lady that inspired the name of the cité.
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.
Inclusions
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
- Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game
- Free for KIDS
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Square Gambetta, Sq. Gambetta, 11000 Carcassonne, France
Square Gambetta is a large square in Carcassonne on the other side of the river Aude and the famous Cité. With this square begins the old walled city, built by King St. Louis of France: La Bastide de Saint Louis.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Chapelle Notre Dame de la Sante, Rue du Pont Vieux, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
According to notarial acts, the little chapel Notre Dame de la Santé was built with money from the legacy of Jean de Saix, in 1527, as a hospital for those suffering from the plague. It was considered a faithful guard in that strategic location, the narrow passage between fortified buildings.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: L'ancienne manufacture royale de draps de la Trivalle à Carcassonne, 1 Rue Trivalle, 11000 Carcassonne, France
At the foot of the Pont-Vieux, on the right bank of the Aude, a facade bears witness to this prosperous period for the city. Former home of a noble Carcassonnaise family, the building was bought in 1694 by someone close to Colbert who founded a cloth factory there. The latter will take the title of Manufacture Royale in 1696. The only building dating from this period, still visible, is the owners' residence. This construction is, in many ways, similar to those of the Lower Town dating from the 18th century.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Saint-Gimer Church, Pl. Saint-Gimer, 11000 Carcassonne, France
The church Saint-Gimer was built between 1854 and 1859, by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Modesty was one of its stated goals; it has a nave and two aisles and a polygonal apse stationed on two vestries, all preceded by a porch.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Porte de l'Aude, 30 Côte de la Cité, 11000 Carcassonne, France
Porte de l'Aude is a part of the preserved medieval walled city, this iconic gate overlooks the river.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Museum of the Inquisition, 7 Rue Saint-Jean, 11000 Carcassonne, France
The Inquisition Museum is located in a large 17th century building and presents a large collection of Instruments of torture, ranging from the 12th century to the French Revolution. It is completed by the various characters who played an important role during this period as well as their biography. You will also find the history of the main Cathar Castles, part of the history of the Inquisition and the riches of our region.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Chateau Comtal, 1 rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
The present Romanesque cathedral started to be built in June 1096. A Lady Chapel was added in the early 15th century, adjoining the infirmary and chapel built by Bishop Radulph in the 1260s. The Château Comtal was built in the 12th century by Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Square Gambetta, Sq. Gambetta, 11000 Carcassonne, France
Square Gambetta is a large square in Carcassonne on the other side of the river Aude and the famous Cité. With this square begins the old walled city, built by King St. Louis of France: La Bastide de Saint Louis.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Chapelle Notre Dame de la Sante, Rue du Pont Vieux, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
According to notarial acts, the little chapel Notre Dame de la Santé was built with money from the legacy of Jean de Saix, in 1527, as a hospital for those suffering from the plague. It was considered a faithful guard in that strategic location, the narrow passage between fortified buildings.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: L'ancienne manufacture royale de draps de la Trivalle à Carcassonne, 1 Rue Trivalle, 11000 Carcassonne, France
At the foot of the Pont-Vieux, on the right bank of the Aude, a facade bears witness to this prosperous period for the city. Former home of a noble Carcassonnaise family, the building was bought in 1694 by someone close to Colbert who founded a cloth factory there. The latter will take the title of Manufacture Royale in 1696. The only building dating from this period, still visible, is the owners' residence. This construction is, in many ways, similar to those of the Lower Town dating from the 18th century.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Saint-Gimer Church, Pl. Saint-Gimer, 11000 Carcassonne, France
The church Saint-Gimer was built between 1854 and 1859, by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Modesty was one of its stated goals; it has a nave and two aisles and a polygonal apse stationed on two vestries, all preceded by a porch.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Porte de l'Aude, 30 Côte de la Cité, 11000 Carcassonne, France
Porte de l'Aude is a part of the preserved medieval walled city, this iconic gate overlooks the river.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Museum of the Inquisition, 7 Rue Saint-Jean, 11000 Carcassonne, France
The Inquisition Museum is located in a large 17th century building and presents a large collection of Instruments of torture, ranging from the 12th century to the French Revolution. It is completed by the various characters who played an important role during this period as well as their biography. You will also find the history of the main Cathar Castles, part of the history of the Inquisition and the riches of our region.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Chateau Comtal, 1 rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
The present Romanesque cathedral started to be built in June 1096. A Lady Chapel was added in the early 15th century, adjoining the infirmary and chapel built by Bishop Radulph in the 1260s. The Château Comtal was built in the 12th century by Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Mark_L
May 2023
Quite a fun way to see some of the less obvious parts of the city, both Old and New. I liked how you could pause the game and then lick it up later. I was close to running out of battery on my first day, so picked the game up over 24 hours later very easily.
Quite a fun way to see some of the less obvious parts of the city, both Old and New. I liked how you could pause the game and then lick it up later. I was close to running out of battery on my first day, so picked the game up over 24 hours later very easily.A5173DQingridv
April 2023
To be in carcassone is to go back in time and live what seems like a fairy tale. it's a beautiful city and the castle impressive and well preserved, I really want to go back one day at night and live this experience. I loved!!
To be in carcassone is to go back in time and live what seems like a fairy tale. it's a beautiful city and the castle impressive and well preserved, I really want to go back one day at night and live this experience. I loved!!MarieHamilton_24
November 2022
Quite a fun way to explore the old city and surrounding area. Took us to a couple of places we might not have found, and some of the clues took a bit of solving, though not too difficult! Just two friends doing it together so not actually necessary to have bought two tickets, one would have been ...
Quite a fun way to explore the old city and surrounding area. Took us to a couple of places we might not have found, and some of the clues took a bit of solving, though not too difficult! Just two friends doing it together so not actually necessary to have bought two tickets, one would have been enough. But if you want to play competitively then you would need a ticket per team. It doesn't take very long unless you stop for refreshment or a rest here & there! As well as the story for the puzzle solving, there are some interesting history notes provided about things you come across.KittyStuff
July 2022
Cute little way to motivate walking around the city. The preteen/teen crowd was probably a little too cool but adults had a fun time and the puzzles actually had something to do with what you were looking at at the location so that was nice. I liked the history snippets song the way.
Cute little way to motivate walking around the city. The preteen/teen crowd was probably a little too cool but adults had a fun time and the puzzles actually had something to do with what you were looking at at the location so that was nice. I liked the history snippets song the way.hc22018
April 2022
This game costs a fiver (£5). Buy it! It’s just a great way to see the Cite of Carcassonne with a few friends, working out the clues, exploring the history, learning some new facts. Definitely would recommend. So much better than just wandering around aimlessly. Whoever put this game togethe...
This game costs a fiver (£5). Buy it! It’s just a great way to see the Cite of Carcassonne with a few friends, working out the clues, exploring the history, learning some new facts. Definitely would recommend. So much better than just wandering around aimlessly. Whoever put this game together has done a lot of work to research the route and the clues. I’ll be looking out when I visit other cities now I have the app.Trail35857198088
October 2023
J'ai commandé cet escape game comme je l'ai déjà fait dans plusieurs villes. Je n'ai même pas pu finir. Il fallait monter de très nombreuses marches, j'ai donc mis mon téléphone dans ma poche. Enfin arrivée en haut, je ne pouvais pas reprendre le jeu car il fallait que je redescende à l'endroit ...
J'ai commandé cet escape game comme je l'ai déjà fait dans plusieurs villes. Je n'ai même pas pu finir. Il fallait monter de très nombreuses marches, j'ai donc mis mon téléphone dans ma poche. Enfin arrivée en haut, je ne pouvais pas reprendre le jeu car il fallait que je redescende à l'endroit où j'avais fermé mon téléphone. Aucune possibilité de sauter l'étape. Je n'ai donc pas pu finir.