Carcassonne Day Trip

Explore the fortified city, which houses a large medieval citadel declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with this self-guided Carcassonne Day Trip from Toulouse. You can visit at your leisure and discover beautiful views.

Carcassonne Day Trip

At the designated time, we'll meet at 29 Allée Jean Jaurès in Toulouse and head to Carcassonne, located just one hour and 15 minutes away.

Upon arrival at this medieval town, you will be taken to Porte Narbonaise. Here, you'll have six hours of free time to enjoy the cuisine and explore the old town at your leisure. A brochure in English with a map and your tickets for the Castle of Carcassonne will be provided. A free audio guide in English is also available for download to your mobile phone.

Discover the gigantic walls around the city, designed to protect the legendary secrets of the Cathars. The Castle of Carcassonne is one of the most historic fortresses in the Occitanie region. A stroll through the old town will allow you to visit notable monuments, including the Basilica of Sainte-Nazaire, featuring Romanesque and Gothic elements. Additionally, explore the area outside the walls to see the old medieval entrances, such as Porte Narbonnaise and Porte de l'Aude.

In the afternoon, we will reconvene in the center of Carcassonne to return to Toulouse, arriving back at the starting point after a total of 8 hours.

Entrance Fees Not Included

Please note that entrance tickets to the castle and ramparts of Carcassonne are not included. If you wish to visit these sites, you will need to purchase a joint ticket for both.