Landmarks

Skip The Line Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts Entry Ticket

Carcassone castle with visitors during evening

Benefit from entry into France’s impressive historic attraction, the Carcassonne Castle, and take in its fortified walls, ramparts, and galleries!

Highlights

Turn back time to the 13th century and discover the popular Cité de Carcassonne for a historical treat.
Once claimed by Romans, Saracens, Visigoths, and Crusaders, it is now your time to explore its hidden treasures.
Walk past fortified walls, watchtowers, ramparts, the Great Well, the Salle Pierre Embry, and the Count’s Castle.
Climb the square Bishop’s Tower, the sturdy construction that straddles both city walls.
Fun fact: Carcassonne was the first fortress to use hoardings in times of siege.

Inclusions

Entry to Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts
Access to the castle courtyards, archaeological museum, and ramparts
Multilingual leaflets available in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, or Polish

Exclusions

Guided tour
Transfers
Audio guide (available for rent on-site for 3 Euros)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Donald

5/5

Sep, 2024

You think you know what to expect from the tourist pictures, but is so vast and impressive that cameras cannot do it justice. Great signage and information boards help put it all in context. A wonderful experience and such a world treasure to be respected and cherished.

Tracey

5/5

Sep, 2024

I loved the views - stunning. But I wanted to commend your staff. In the wind, my glasses blew off to an inaccessible area between the ramparts and the outside walls. Your staff did is everything they could to return them to me safely and I am very grateful. Many thanks for helping a nearly blind customer find her way around again!

Jaume

5/5

Sep, 2024

We liked everything I recommend booking in advance as we were able to get in without queuing which we were very grateful for as the queue was very long and it was very hot.

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Mark

4/5

Aug, 2024

Fast entry, recommend a good pair of shoes or trainers, lots of climbing and descending steps, Most signs are in 3 languages and you can also hire audio assistant

Annie

4/5

Aug, 2024

Beautiful site, great views and lots of signs with explanations along the way. Lots of people, the less pleasant side, but that's to be expected in August!

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Your experience

Travel back in time to the 13th century and drink in views of the citadel that was once claimed by Romans, Visigoths, Saracens, and Crusaders! Look out for the massive 13th-century fortified walls, ramparts, watchtowers, and a castle that will bring this citadel’s remarkable history to life!

Step into the world of medieval trade and travel at the Cité de Carcassonne, much like the beloved board game, Carcassonne! Walk past the double wall boasting 52 watchtowers, the Great Well, and the Count’s Castle, Château Comtal. Carcassonne was slated for demolition in the 19th century, but you can still walk the ramparts today, thanks to one of Europe’s largest restoration projects.

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for the day-long tour.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Smoking is prohibited inside the castle.

Additional information

Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), and holders of a valid education pass or culture pass.
To avoid large crowds at the entrance, it is recommended to arrive 1 hour after the monument opens.
The museum will remain closed for safety reasons.

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