Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne: An immersive history of a unique place

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne - The tour starts at the city’s entrance and guides visitors through the walls in the “lices”. Participants can admire the castle and explore the basilica, enjoying its stunning stained glass windows.
  • Carcassonne Center - This visit leads through the charming cobbled streets of the medieval city…
What's Included
  • Certified licensed guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to the castle museum
Additional Information

This exclusive tour ensures a private experience, without the presence of other travelers. The tour is tailored to match the pace of the participants. It offers an immersive journey into the history of a remarkable location inhabited by humans for 2,500 years.
This is a chance to uncover the enigmatic Cathars and the religious beliefs that led them to…

Location
Place du Prado
The rendezvous is located at the main entrance of the city before the Narbonne gates at the feet of the statue of Lady Carcas. Please confirm your arrival by message 20 min before the appointment time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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H4131yapaulw
Jun 25, 2025
Tour of Carcasonne - Personally tailored, very knowledgeable and interesting. All dates and sieges, history of the basilica. Fascinating.
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55m9hvgz8y
Jun 10, 2025
Very enjoyable and... - Very enjoyable and educational tour. Guide was very knowledgeable about the construction and history of the old city and made it very interesting for all of us. Highly recommend.
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236aurom
May 23, 2025
to recommend for a day at the city of Carcassonne - Even though we are from the area, we learned a lot from a very friendly guide and who introduced us to this city. the guide was very erudite and able to answer any questions
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Claudine
May 1, 2025
Family visit - Very good guide who adapted to the whole family with children from 16 to 7 years with a lot of humor It also interested adults
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James_j
Apr 22, 2025
Great tour - Very informative, Julian did a fantastic job describing the historical significance of Carcassonne! We had a great time.
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Patrice_l
Mar 10, 2025
Very extensive historical and entertaining tour - Very informative and entertaining guide. He knew a lot about the history of France as well as the local history.
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Vacationer543197
Nov 28, 2024
Memorable tour of medieval Carcassonne - Our guide, Julian, was prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable about Carcassonne. As we toured the grounds and the cathedral, Julian gave a very engaging lecture on the history of the city, and included many interesting anecdotes. It was a fascinating hour and a half!
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Europeaddict
Nov 28, 2024
Fabulous Guide and Tour in Beautiful Area of France - In 2022, I took a private solo tour with Julien regarding the defenses of the Fortress of Carcassonne. He was a wonderful guide so when I decided in the Spring of 2024 to spend a little over a week in Cather Country, I contacted Julien and we worked together on an itinerary which included many of the small towns, fortresses, chateaus in the area of Carcassonne, Toulouse, Narbonne and the Pyrennes near Perpignan. Out of the 8 days I was in the area, Julien took me for 4 full day tours. It was a wonderful tour. He is so knowledgeable and personable. I learned so much about the area. A tour is really the way to go as it is a difficult area to find these gems in the countryside like Lastours, Queribus, etc. We went to so many historic sights, and saw magnificent views. Our itinerary included Frontfroide Abbey, Lagrasse village and abbey, Albi, the Toulouse-Latrec museum, Cordes Sur Ciel, Renness le Chateau and Collioure. Each one more interesting and more beautiful than the other. Or at least it seemed that way! The countryside is amazing and it was wonderful to be with someone so familiar with the cities and countryside and learn the history of the area as you are riding from place to place and then of course a detailed commentary of the destinations. I highly recommend Julien for a tour whether it is for an hour or multi day. He is a great tour companion and I had a really good time and learned a lot.
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Richard_m
Oct 23, 2024
Had a lot of fun. Would do it again. - A fun and informative tour. We never caught the name of our guide and he was excellent. He shared a lot of details of the design and operation of the citadel as a defense system. Also shared regional factual history and tales. Well worth the time and money.
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Richm3477
Oct 10, 2024
Fun and educational - Our guide was on time to the meeting point and began with a history of the citadel as well as some entertaining tales. He showed us the details of the fortification and defense features and led us through parts we would not normally have found. His passion for the history of the castle was contagious
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From $188 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).