Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne: An immersive history of a unique place
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Carcassonne
Immerse yourself in the history of Carcassonne on a private guided tour. Discover the mysterious Cathars, relive epic battles, and marvel at the beauty of the stained glass windows. Explore this unique place with a passionate guide.
Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne - 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.
  • Carcassonne Center - 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.
What's Included
  • Certified licensed guide
Additional Information

This tour is exclusively private, ensuring that you won’t be mingling with other tourists, and conducted at your preferred pace. Experience a plunge into the rich history of a distinct location that has been inhabited by humans for two and a half millennia.

This tour provides a unique opportunity to delve into the enigmatic Cathars and their religious convictions that led them to a tragic end. Witness the recounting of epic battles, calamities, and triumphs.

Listen to the poetic verses of the medieval troubadours who once roamed the city streets.

Gain insights into cathedral designs and structures, and be mesmerized by the enchanting charm of stained glass windows.

The assurance of an official guide ensures your complete safety, introduces you to all corners of the city, and shares his enthusiasm and the city’s secrets with you.

Location
Place du Prado
Choose your start time by message, I will confirm my availability. The appointment is located at the main entrance of the city before the Narbonne gates at the foot of the statue of Dame Carcas
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Timothy_b
May 4, 2024
Great personalized tour by very knowledgeable guide - Anna was great, knowledgeable, friendly and upbeat. We greatly enjoyed our tour and highly recommend her!
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Wendydelano_m
May 4, 2024
You'll be amazed! - We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our private tour in spite of the rain. Our guide was very knowledgeable and I highly recommend the tour!
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Nhawran
Apr 8, 2024
Perfect tour with humor and facts! - Julien asked what we were interested in and we said History! Boy he knew the history of this walled town backwards and forwards! We learned so much while listening to his informative and humorous tales of Carcassonne. We enjoyed this walking tour very much and recommend it to everyone.
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Greg_d
Mar 16, 2024
Our guide, Julian, was... - Our guide, Julian, was very knowledgeable and a great guide. We would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Camper52852150117
Jan 11, 2024
Very nice experience - Great guide! Very interesting and very competent! She answered absolutely all of our questions! Unbeatable!🤭 Nice visit to the city!
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Ditzyfitzy348
Oct 13, 2023
Amazing tour! Highly recommend - We loved our tour with Julian, he was able to cater to the mixture of a ages in our group and made the whole experience really fun and enjoyable
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Lisa_c
Oct 11, 2023
Excellent tour, definitely recommend - 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..
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Ken_h
Oct 8, 2023
Great Intro. To Carcassonne - A very knowledgeable and engaging guide. Just as advertised. Well worth the time & cost. A good way to start at Carcassonne.
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Bob_h
Oct 8, 2023
Private guide enhances the visit - 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.
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Faradayd2021
Oct 3, 2023
A glimpse into the past - 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!
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