Carcassonne Castle: Secrets of Defense

Explore Carcassonne Castle’s defenses and history with a self-guided tour. Discover gargoyles, rulers’ tales, and hidden features at your own pace.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Carcassonne Center - Begin your journey at Porte Narbonnaise, stroll along the Lices to explore the castle’s defensive structures, and conclude your visit at the stunning Basilique Saint Nazaire.
What's Included
  • Access to tour on the Tourific Smartphone app (1 year on iPhone and Android)
  • Unlimited tour listening at location or at home for 1 year
  • Audio commentary (15 AI-narrated stops) on castle’s defences
  • In-app map for navigation
  • Offline access to tour once downloaded (no internet needed)
What's Not Included
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Human tour guide at location
Additional Information

Discover the defensive ingenuity and rich history of Carcassonne Castle with a self-guided smartphone tour.
On this tour, you will gain an understanding of Carcassonne’s fortifications and why it was impregnable, dive into details like the gargoyles on the Gothic Basilica of St. Nazaire and enjoy captivating stories about the region’s rulers and the…

Location
Porte Narbonnaise
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jojulobm
Jun 19, 2025
An exceptional heritage - The city of Carcassonne, a real trip back in time! We were absolutely dazzled by this medieval city which is a real treasure full of history, with breathtaking landscapes. The basilica is simply splendid, with its majestic architecture and impressive details. And then there are the alleys that plunge us into another time, with their ancient stones, their old-fashioned charm and some simply sumptuous half-timbered houses. This is a truly unique and unforgettable experience!
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Sebastianmv6353wl
Jun 8, 2025
Detailed tour of the castle complex of Carcasonne - The audio guide allows you to immerse yourself in the history of the facility in a comprehensive and detailed way. It is worth highlighting the precise and picture-rich explanation of the defences.
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Michaelku6108sc
May 14, 2025
Burg Carcassonne - Great explanation you can really put yourself in. Can recommend it to anyone you can drift in peace. Class
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E7170vdjordif
May 5, 2025
Useful - Useful to know what to do during the visit. The map and photos clarify and avoid having to go around a lot or doubts.
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1999anabel
Sep 6, 2024
Terrific tour of Carcassone - Fantastic and easy to follow recorded tour. Should be publicised more! Just had to download app and recording and arrive where the recorded tour ‘started’. Photos and marked places on map to help people with no sense of direction, like me. Very informative and interesting and lively. Helped us to really appreciate the walled castle and understand so much about it! Can pause and restart at anytime to have a coffee or look at something else. Highly recommend!! Will be using this in the future if other tours are as good.
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Chiche38
May 16, 2025
Medium - The comments of the audio guide, paying in addition to the entrance (3€) per person, are quite light, as are the restoration of the buildings,bof
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).