Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne
Overview
This is the opportunity to discover the mysterious Cathars and the religious beliefs that led them to the stake. Relive epic battles, tragedies and moments of glory.
Hear some verses from the troubadours of the Middle Ages who walked the streets of the city.
Understand cathedrals and their architecture. Marvel at the beauty of the stained glass windows.
Following an official guide guarantees that he can take you everywhere in complete safety and share with you his passion and the secrets of the city.
Inclusions
- Certified licensed guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne, 1 rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
The visit begins at the entrance of the city and then leads us between the walls in the "lices". Then we contemplate the castle and we enter the basilica enjoy the magnificent stained glass windows.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne, Aude, Occitanie
The visit takes you through the cobbled streets of the medieval city and its picturesque houses. The walls can be admired from the Lices just like the old Saint Nazaire cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
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Julien is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, personable and good fun. My only feedback woukd be to check the length of the tour. There was a mix up with that but not Julien’s fault. A great experience overall..
Julien is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, personable and good fun. My only feedback woukd be to check the length of the tour. There was a mix up with that but not Julien’s fault. A great experience overall..A very knowledgeable and engaging guide. Just as advertised. Well worth the time & cost. A good way to start at Carcassonne.
A very knowledgeable and engaging guide. Just as advertised. Well worth the time & cost. A good way to start at Carcassonne.Julien did a great job of explaining the history, construction and legends of Carcassonne. We appreciate his flexibility and efforts to answer all our questions.
Julien did a great job of explaining the history, construction and legends of Carcassonne. We appreciate his flexibility and efforts to answer all our questions.Our French speaking guide was very knowledgable and entertaining. We found out so much more about the history of Carcassonne and the "inside story" about the people who affected its moments of peace and struggle. It made the visit to this beautiful town so much more meaningful! Thank you!
Our French speaking guide was very knowledgable and entertaining. We found out so much more about the history of Carcassonne and the "inside story" about the people who affected its moments of peace and struggle. It made the visit to this beautiful town so much more meaningful! Thank you!Julien brought 1000’s of years of history to life. Mesmerizing from start to finish. Can’t say enough good things.
Julien brought 1000’s of years of history to life. Mesmerizing from start to finish. Can’t say enough good things.The tour brought me a unique view of the city with many historical facts and some laughs as well. I highly recommend this tour if you are curious to know the city`s secrets.
The tour brought me a unique view of the city with many historical facts and some laughs as well. I highly recommend this tour if you are curious to know the city`s secrets.