Complete Private Tour City and Castle of Carcassonne
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Paying entrance to the count's castle
- Entry/Admission - Chateau Comtal
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne, Aude, Occitanie
Our qualified lecturer guide will meet you at the main entrance of the medieval city to accompany you for 3 hours to discover all the emblematic places of this extraordinary monument.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chateau Comtal, 1 rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
Enter the fortress in the heart of the fortress, the count's castle opens its doors to you and our guide will immerse you in the history of the Trencavel family at the origin of the construction of this castle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Pl. Auguste Pierre Pont, 11000 Carcassonne, France
This old cathedral is the most precious jewel of the medieval city. The Gothic choir is adorned with incredible stained glass windows that our guide will be able to highlight for you.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne, Aude, Occitanie
Our qualified lecturer guide will meet you at the main entrance of the medieval city to accompany you for 3 hours to discover all the emblematic places of this extraordinary monument.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chateau Comtal, 1 rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
Enter the fortress in the heart of the fortress, the count's castle opens its doors to you and our guide will immerse you in the history of the Trencavel family at the origin of the construction of this castle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Pl. Auguste Pierre Pont, 11000 Carcassonne, France
This old cathedral is the most precious jewel of the medieval city. The Gothic choir is adorned with incredible stained glass windows that our guide will be able to highlight for you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- 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.
sean_m
September 2023
Definately 5 stars!! Julian is an amazing guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and took us to all the hidden areas of the castle most people missed. We really enjoyed his personality and he made Carcassonne come alive for us. Thank you!
Definately 5 stars!! Julian is an amazing guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and took us to all the hidden areas of the castle most people missed. We really enjoyed his personality and he made Carcassonne come alive for us. Thank you!laurastar719
October 2023
Great private tour of the Midieval city of Carcassonne! I learned about the different stages of construction of the walls by Roman’s, Celtics, French etc throughout the centuries and got to see the castle and basilica. Very comprehensive and interesting tour!
Great private tour of the Midieval city of Carcassonne! I learned about the different stages of construction of the walls by Roman’s, Celtics, French etc throughout the centuries and got to see the castle and basilica. Very comprehensive and interesting tour!mariaeC9480HM
October 2023
We booked into the Hotel de la cité in the middle of Carcassonne for 4 nights midweek- The style harks back to much earlier times although I believe it was constructed at the end of the 19th century at the same time as Violet -le- Duc was restoring the city itself.Carcasonne is full of history - ...
We booked into the Hotel de la cité in the middle of Carcassonne for 4 nights midweek- The style harks back to much earlier times although I believe it was constructed at the end of the 19th century at the same time as Violet -le- Duc was restoring the city itself.Carcasonne is full of history - I would advise guided tours of the castle (about 17 euros) and ramparts (10 euros) -the guides we had were well qualified & took pleasure in pointing out details that brought the subject to life.As one guide pointed out this is not a Disneyland rebuild but you should know that the city was in a poor state of repair in the 19th Century & about 30% of what you see will be part of the restoration proces. The city is not huge so an averagely fit couple can walk about it and explore the small streets - there are plenty of places to eat - dinner starts at 16 euros for a fixed price menu - there is a michelin star restaurant at the Hotel de la cité ( rather more expensive!- very popular so you need to book early). The hotel is ideally located in the city next to a beautiful medieval church.It was very comfortable - our room was large & we had views over the city from our balcony window.The hotel garden is beautiful -there is also a terrace giving spectacular views over the city -great for night time photos. The staff were very helpful - yes the decor may have been a bit tired in places & maybe someone had to be reminded to put towels out by the swimming pool but all in all a very worthwhile experience and would heartily recommend it. If you are staying at this hotel and arriving at Carcassonne airport, ring the hotel and they will arrange transport as normal taxis cannot enter the city.First6
May 2023
Félicitations à Anna, guide professionnelle extraordinaire et adorable. Si vous voulez visiter Carcassonne et ses environs, il faut choisir les guides de Carcassonnetours, et avec Anna, qui est l’une des guides de cette structure, vous serez enchantés tant par son professionnalisme, ses connaissa...
Félicitations à Anna, guide professionnelle extraordinaire et adorable. Si vous voulez visiter Carcassonne et ses environs, il faut choisir les guides de Carcassonnetours, et avec Anna, qui est l’une des guides de cette structure, vous serez enchantés tant par son professionnalisme, ses connaissances intarissables et sa gentillesse. Essayez Carcassonnetours, c’est l’adopter !! En revanche, anticipez votre réservation, car Anna ou Julien, sont très demandés : la rançon de la gloire 😉