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Combo: Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts Tickets + Digital Audio Guide

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

09:30am - 05:00pm

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

(3,109)

Brennen

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Easy to book, smooth entry, and seamless transition to the actual Castle and Ramparts! The Castle itself is really nice. We opted for the extra audio tour after we arrvied which was worth the 4 euro pp - at least in the Castle section. Feel free to hop off of the Ramparts midway through if needed, especially if you are taking the tour during lunch time. Places in the city fill up fast and are only (usually) open from 12-2pm!

Moises

Jan 2026

Verified booking

We really enjoyed the experience. The castle is amazing with its walls and state of conservation where you can appreciate the local investment for its maintenance. We are Spanish and the only thing you have to take into account is the temperature and the budget.

Adriano

Oct 2025

Verified booking

The castle is magnificent. Kept very well. It is very nice to see the city from the top of the ramparts. Sitting in the courtyard inside the castle is relaxing. The walk on the walls is spectacular. Being off-season there were not many people so our visit went very well.

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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What our guests say
Moises
Jan 2026
Verified booking
We really enjoyed the experience. The castle is amazing with its walls and state of conservation where you can appreciate the local investment for its maintenance. We are Spanish and the only thing you have to take into account is the temperature and the budget.
Fernando
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Carcassonne was amazing. It was the first time visiting and me and my family loved it. About the Headout, the plataform is very smart and simple to buy tickets. Good and reliable experience.
Gabriele
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Wonderful castle, Not too crowded in the morning hours, well preserved, audio guides taken on site very helpful, superb church , cite' a gem . I recommend it
Robeta
Jan 2026
Verified booking
I enjoyed the visit and the walk on the ramparts. Unfortunately it was very cold and windy, so I couldn't stay long.
Daniel
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Carcassonne is great and definitely worth a visit, no question about it. We bought our tickets online the night before, two tickets each with an audio guide. However, the audio guide is provided via smartphone, and since we only had one cell phone with us, we basically paid for an audio guide that we couldn't use. Unfortunately, the opening hours until 5 p.m. do not apply to the restroom, which was already closed at 4:45 p.m.!

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	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Thursday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Friday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Saturday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Sunday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm

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.