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Combo: Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts Tickets + Digital Audio Guide

4.5/5(3,221)

Esteban T

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

The staff was friendly and professional, and the castle was wonderful and very well maintained. Everything was explained—the history of the castle and the ramparts—and the view was incredible. In fact, I'll be going back there next year.

Héctor A

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was a wonderful trip. We arrived in Carcassonne and stayed at a hotel called Le Florentine, which is very close to the entrance to the walled city—you can even see the castle from there. Inside the city, the streets are charming, and there are plenty of places to eat and buy souvenirs. I 100% recommend buying tickets to the castle, since it’s the heart of the city and it’s totally worth learning about its history and seeing what it’s like inside.

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
Héctor A
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was a wonderful trip. We arrived in Carcassonne and stayed at a hotel called Le Florentine, which is very close to the entrance to the walled city—you can even see the castle from there. Inside the city, the streets are charming, and there are plenty of places to eat and buy souvenirs. I 100% recommend buying tickets to the castle, since it’s the heart of the city and it’s totally worth learning about its history and seeing what it’s like inside.
Elisabeth W
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Visiting the Carcassonne Castle made a deep impression on me. Since many people are waiting to be let in at 10:00 a.m. and many don't have a ticket yet, I highly recommend buying an online ticket in advance.
Dana A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Carcassonne is a city with an interesting history. It's history is displayed in the fortress architecture of the castle and ramparts. The ticket allowed for a pleasant stroll along the medieval stone walls. Everything about it was a true learning experience.
Karoline B
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We arrived for the opening. We started at the ramparts and then attended a 45-minute presentation on the castle's history led by Juliette. It was really great. It really enriched our experience.
Esteban T
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
The staff was friendly and professional, and the castle was wonderful and very well maintained. Everything was explained—the history of the castle and the ramparts—and the view was incredible. In fact, I'll be going back there next year.

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.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Ticket redemption points

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