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, which is located just one hour and 15 minutes away.

Once we arrive at this medieval town, we'll take you to Porte Narbonaise, where you'll have 6 hours of free time to enjoy the cuisine and the old town. We'll provide a brochure in English and your tickets for the Castle of Carcassonne. You can also download a free audio guide in English to your mobile phone.

Explore the gigantic walls around the city, designed to protect the secrets of the Cathars. In the intramural area, you'll find the Castle of Carcassonne, a historic fortress in the Occitanie region.

Take a walk through the old town to visit monuments, including the Basilica of Sainte-Nazaire, which features Romanesque and Gothic elements. You can also see the old medieval entrances, such as Porte Narbonnaise and Porte de l'Aude.

In the afternoon, we'll meet 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 decide to visit these sites, you will need to buy a joint ticket for both.