Walking guided tour Carcassonne: Discover the Mythical Narrow Streets of this Old Fortress

Join our entertaining and informative guided tour in Carcassonne to explore the mythical narrow streets of the old fortress. Discover its fascinating history, mysterious Cathars, and impressive military architecture. Don’t miss the chance to visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Carcassonne Center - During the tour we will discover the remparts, the architecture and others defensive system. I will explain to you everything about Carcassonne’s history and the famous “ Cathars”. The count’s castle is a amazing building inside the citadel, if you want to visit it, you have to pay your entrance ticket (9 euros per visitor). To finish we will enter in the basilica St-Nazaire and St-Celse to admire this romanesque and gothic jewel!
What's Included
  • Guided tour of ramparts
  • Visit to the Basilica
What's Not Included
  • Ticket entrance to the Count’s castle
Additional Information

As we navigate our way during this informative expedition, we’ll explore the legendary stone-paved alleyways of this ancient stronghold. The grandeur of the fortress is sure to awe you as I unfold the riveting tales of its captivating history. We’ll touch upon the enigmatic Cathars and their martial architectural endeavours. Unmissable are the intriguing stories from the mediaeval ages, and we’ll conclude with the breathtaking sight of the St. Nazaire and St. Celse Basilica. Looking forward to an amusing yet insightful exploration of Carcassonne with you!

Location
Porte Narbonnaise
Narbonnaise gate, close to Dame Carcas statue, before the bridge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lynne_m
Aug 3, 2024
Amazing guide who told an interesting story and history - 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.
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Kim_c
Jul 11, 2024
Exceptional Tour with Anna! - 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.
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Slopebrooklyn
Jul 3, 2024
Private tour of Carcassonne - My husband and I had an excellent private tour of Carcassonne with Anna. We walked around the old city and learned all about the history of the area, and toured the inside of the castle and the ramparts. It was interesting, informative, and great fun. Anna was very friendly and enthusiastic and we very much enjoyed spending time with her. We had been skeptical about visiting such a busy tourist destination (which we visited as a day trip from Toulouse), but Anna directed the tour in a way that we hardly noticed other tourists. Great destination, great tour, and a really wonderful guide!
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Pemmerson
Apr 1, 2024
Excellent walking tour to put everything in context. - Really nice tour, excellent guide, Anna. Hit the right level of detail and put lots of things in context. Would definitely recommend this.
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Gerald_m
Mar 23, 2024
We loved Carcassone, and... - 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.
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Andrea_d
Jun 15, 2023
Great tour!! - Anna was incredible! She was so friendly and knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Carcasonne. She made the tour such a great experience.
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