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Combo: Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts Skip-the-Line Tickets + Audio Guided Tour

Carcassonne Castle's Tour de la Justice with medieval towers and city view.

Carcassonne town view with medieval castle and stone bridge in the background.

Tourists walking along the walls of Carcassonne Castle, France.

Tourists walking through the stone pathway of Carcassonne Castle.

Open today

10:00am - 06:30pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.4/5

(3,018)

Christopher

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We purchased the separate audio add on which was informative about the origins of Carcassonnee castle and the background to its changing fortunes and occupiers over the generations. It builds up to the entrance to the castle and then supports your experience as you walk the castle ramparts. The entry to the castle ramparts itself was seemless. Tickets were scanned and access immediate. No queues. The castle interior walk takes around 90 mins in total but is well worth it for the effort in climbing the many stairs and walkways for the exterior views of the area alone. Well recommended.

Maro

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

A very special castle. Walk along the outer wall to see the castle from the inside. The entire Cité with its alleyways, houses and restaurants is also so well preserved. Around 230 people live there today. Definitely worth a visit. We only had time for the castle in 1.5 hours. Unfortunately, as is so often the case in France, there are no leaflets or signs in German.

Pilar

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

On the web we could not find anything about the cavalry show and we did not find out until we got there, but no schedule matched the castle tickets we had bought. That info should be on the web. Everything else was very good, except for the bathrooms which were in terrible conditions and only one of them worked.

Skip the lines and explore Carcassonne Castle & its ramparts with an immersive audio-guided walking tour.

Explore the legendary Cité de Carcassonne as you walk past fortified walls, watchtowers, the Great Well, and the Count’s Castle.

Stroll through city with GPS navigation and an offline map. Enter the Chateau Comtal, museum and the Basilica of St. Nazarius, guided by your audio tour.

Discover Carcassonne’s medieval and military past with stories of Crusaders, Visigoths, and Templars.

Choose your audio guide in Spanish, French, or English for a personalized city tour experience.

Skip-the-line entry to Carcassonne Castle and ramparts

Audio guide in English, French or Spanish (as per option selected)

Multilingual information leaflet

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Spain, United Kingdom, Germany and over 36 countries have loved this experience
Gunther
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
It's a beautiful castle, the tour through the castle, a recommandation, the sight when you are walking on the ramparts, phenomenal...we loved it...
Kim
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Beautifull is an understatement for this headout. Carcassonne is a man made wonder! With headout it was cheaper and very easy. No lines at all! Just open the app, scan and entry.
Maro
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
A very special castle. Walk along the outer wall to see the castle from the inside. The entire Cité with its alleyways, houses and restaurants is also so well preserved. Around 230 people live there today. Definitely worth a visit. We only had time for the castle in 1.5 hours. Unfortunately, as is so often the case in France, there are no leaflets or signs in German.
Katrin
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Buying the ticket in advance was a good decision 👍🏼 The tour was perfectly rounded off by the explanations from the audio guide.
Przemyslaw
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Great experience. Free access for children. Loads of people, but not overcrowded. Reasonably priced shops and restaurants. Nice views!

Save time on entry and discover Carcassonne’s medieval heart with a multilingual audio guide.

Getting started

Present you mobile ticket at Carcassonne Castle’s main entrance and breeze past the queues. For the walking tour, use your smartphone and headphones to access the audio guide (downloading it in advance is recommended) and explore at your own pace.

What to expect

This experience combines direct entry to the castle and ramparts with an in-depth walking tour of the city. Use the audio guide to move between 19 narrated stops, from defensive towers to hidden alleys, while uncovering the myths, history, and architecture that define Carcassonne.

Features:

Château Comtal (Count’s Castle): Explore the stronghold at the heart of the citadel, once home to medieval royalty and a key defensive post.

Fortified ramparts: Walk along the massive double walls, originally built to repel invaders, and enjoy panoramic views over the city and countryside.

Historic watchtowers: Spot the 52 towers that once kept watch over the region, each with its own strategic story.

The great well: See the well that sustained the fortress through sieges, a testament to medieval engineering.

Canal du Midi: Learn about this legendary waterway’s role in trade and travel.

Defensive walls & gates: Hear stories of sieges, crusaders, and the city’s ever-changing rulers.

Basilica of St. Nazarius: Admire some of France’s oldest stained glass windows and uncover the basilica’s spiritual significance.

Legends & anecdotes: Enjoy tales of Visigoth treasures, Templar mysteries, and the city’s enduring legends, all at your own pace.

Carcassonne Castle

Monday	10:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	10:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

What to bring

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

Carry headphones and ensure your smartphone is charged.

Activate and download the tour in advance as there may be no Wi-Fi and a weak mobile signal at the starting point.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.

Smoking is prohibited inside the castle.

Scooters, bicycles, helmets, non-folding strollers, and bulky luggage are not permitted inside the Château Comtal or along the ramparts.

Accessibility

This experience may not be fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.

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.

Carcassonne Castle offers free admission on select days, including the European Heritage Days on 20 & 21 September 2025, and on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November, and December.

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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Ticket redemption points

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.