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Cité de Carcassonne Private Walking Tour: Europe's Largest Fortified City with Cathar History
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30 Ratings
Carcassonne
This is the largest fortified town in Europe, and it is essential to grasp some historical nuances for a more profound appreciation of this splendid landmark! Discover more about the Cathars. Unassuming stroll, 1h30
Duration:
1 hour, 31 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - Visit the Cité de Carcassonne Unesco World Heritage listed walled city. A medieval fortress settlement with a history that exceeds two and a half thousand years with picturesque fortifications, over 3 km of walls with 52 towers. Although Carcassonne established its roots in the Neolithic period, it only became relevant as a region when the Romans fortified its hilltop, which would later turn into Cité de Carcassonne.
La Cité is a stunning and unique place to visit. Strolling through the medieval village with its tiny and twisted alleys The medieval charm and detail of this ancient city transports you back in time and impresses you at every corner.
Learn more about this fortress and its history including the Period of the crusade against the Cathars…
What's Included
- Private guide included.
What's Not Included
- Visit of the Château Comtal / Entrance fees to the Château Comtal
Location
Place du Prado
Under the statue Dame Carcasse
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Kenneth_d
May 18, 2024
It's always sunny in Carcassonne...unless it's raining! - It was chilly and drizzly but Olivia did her best to make us forget the weather as she shared the fascinating history of Carcassonne with our little group.
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Michael
May 7, 2024
Guided tour of Carcassonne - Carcassonne is unmissable and Remi was a great guide . Would definitely recommend this trip . Make sure you see the castle and walk the ramparts .
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Dcs1961
Apr 8, 2024
A wonderful experience - We had a very informative tour with Olivia. The wind was fierce, but that did not detract from our experience. We are from Australia, and never have we encountered buildings so ancient with so much history.
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Yolande
Nov 5, 2023
Without moderation to do - 1st Sunday of the month free self-guided tour 3euros
Very nice visit to a magnificent place full of magic
Splendid views
To do again without moderation
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Lacey
Nov 1, 2023
Perfect for us. - An excellently knowledgeable guide. We gained historical perspective with every discovery. Our family had a wonderful time.
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Russ_k
Jul 1, 2023
Magnificent castle. Tour... - Magnificent castle. Tour was very informative and brought us through the thousands of years of history of Carcassonne.
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Adam_g
Jun 30, 2023
Carcassonne Tour - Nathalie was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Whole process went very smoothly. Would recommend.
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Malcolmb267
May 23, 2023
Wonderful Tour - This was an absolutely wonderful tour and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone wishing to learn about the medieval city. Our guide (Lydia) was incredibly knowledgeable (56-1) and this, added to her engaging and entertaining presentational style, meant that we learnt so much about a fascinating city and the history that surrounds it. Thank You!!!
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Ramón
Dec 3, 2023
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VISIT, SEE MY COMMENT FOR PARKING AND FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS. - It is a very good place to visit and spend a morning visiting its streets.
Special recommendation to eat at the Cafe de Lucien restaurant. It has a €14 menu that includes a salad, a local dish known as Casoulete que and a dessert, drink not included. It is one of the most recommended in the area.
There is a very large area that can be visited for free, and then there is the paid area, but if you dedicate yourself to thoroughly visiting the area that is free, you will find it very satisfactory, but it is important to get lost in its alleys.
In order to park for free you have to walk around the lower part of the castle a few times. There is parking upstairs next to one of the entrances, but it is very expensive. There is another parking lot down next to the bridge that is cheaper, but if you walk around the streets near that parking lot, there are free parking options.
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Laetitiap4
Mar 5, 2024
To have - - Very beautiful city but very expensive
The visit to the city can be done in 3 hours without rushing. Unfortunately not made for people with mobility issues because everything is made of magnificent cobblestones but nothing is made for rolling.
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