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Combo (Save 5%): Carcassonne Castle Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Transport from Toulouse

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Carcassonne Castle Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Transport from Toulouse
Start: 2025-08-03T13:00:00
End: 2025-08-03T18:30:00
Location: Carcassonne

Carcassonne castle ramparts with towers and surrounding landscape.

Aerial view of Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts in France, showcasing medieval architecture and surrounding town.

Visitors exploring the courtyard of Comtal Castle in Cité de Carcassonne, France.

Cité de Carcassonne's Comtal Castle with Gothic architecture and rose window, France.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers included

Mobile ticket

4.4/5

(3,119)

Christopher

Jul 2025

Verified booking

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.

Julia

Jun 2025

Verified booking

Carcassonne was very beautiful. Definitely worth a visit. We didn't have quite as nice weather. But that wasn't a bad thing. It wasn't quite as crowded as a result. The old town is very nice with its many stores and restaurants. The walk along the old city wall was also worthwhile. The view was great. You need about 1 hour for a complete tour. But you can also just do half of it. However, I would do the full tour for the €19 entrance fee per person.

Mark

Jul 2025

Verified booking

I'm glad we pre-purchased out tickets; even at 10 o'clock a queue was forming and by midday it was a long snake. The entrance to the medieval city takes you past lots of very commercialised shops, but the actual castle is well worth the visit. The interpretive signage is very well done.

Enjoy a full-day trip to Carcassonne with round-trip coach transfers from Toulouse, skip the lines and access the castle and its medieval ramparts directly.

Explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide and leaflet included.

Visit key highlights like the Bishop’s Tower, Saint Nazaire Basilica, and 15th-century statues.

Take in panoramic views from the fortified walls and uncover centuries of military history.

Round-trip bus transfers from Toulouse

Skip-the-line entry to Carcassonne Castle & ramparts

Access to the castle courtyards & archaeological museum

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

Multilingual leaflets

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Spain, United Kingdom, Germany and over 43 countries have loved this experience
Louise
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Beautiful and interesting place, some exceptional views from the ramparts. Not too crowded. A lot to see, but it would be nice with more information in english.
Monique
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
We had done some reading so we decided to go to Carcasonne castle/city on Monday. Ordered tickets online a few days earlier, at 10am, before the heat really hit. We had some trouble finding a parking spot, but P2 was near the entrance to the city wall. We had been given an address from the ticket site. However, we did not know that you had to be inside the city wall for ticket control. Once there, it went perfectly, in one go, while there was already a queue at the ticket office, which we could pass on the left. Inside we could choose to first walk around the city walls, or the inside of the castle. Because of the 36 degrees expected later, we opted for outside first. The whole round v 1 hour, we walked. Beautiful views and relatively few people on the wall, so good choice. Be careful not to walk through gates or chains that are closed, because you can easily accidentally stand outside the castle and NOT be allowed in. Especially for those whose French is not too good ... After the round outside, we visited the inside. Nice to see, although we have seen nicer interiors of castles. But nice for the complete picture of Carcasonne. After leaving the closed part, still walked around in the open part inside the city walls. For those who have less budget, that too is already fun to see and will only cost you a parking fee. Speaking of which, that was not too bad for us, 15 euros for 3.5/4 hours of parking. Tips : Book a time slot online in advance , saves waiting time and you can move on smoothly. Footwear recommended : sneakers or shoes you can climb, lots of boulders and stairs.
Robert
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Booking the tickets was very straightforward. The location was easy to find and the pre-purchased tickets allowed quick entry. The walk along the ramparts was very enjoyable and informative. Overall an excellent experience.
Salome
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
It was an awesome experience. Carcassone is very beautiful.
Della
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The city is magnificent! The view from the ramparts is top-notch!

Skip the lines to the castle and ramparts and discover their medieval wonders on a full-day trip from Toulouse.

Getting started

Begin your journey at Toulouse, where you’ll board a comfortable bus for Carcassonne. Upon arrival, present your ticket at the Château Comtal entrance for fast-track access. Multilingual leaflets are available at the castle, and audio guides can be picked up for your self-guided exploration.

What to expect

Enjoy hassle-free travel from Toulouse and skip the line access to Carcassonne’s iconic castle and ramparts. Once inside the city, you can explore at your own pace with the audio guide (English, French, and Spanish) and leaflet. Hear stories of crusaders, sieges, and medieval life in the city as you wander through its cobbled lanes. Climb ancient towers and enjoy sweeping countryside views from the ramparts without fixed schedules or group constraints.

Features:

Château Comtal: Explore the Count’s Castle, the heart of the citadel, and walk through its courtyards, archaeological museum, and ramparts—restored in the 19th century to preserve its medieval grandeur.

Fortified walls & watchtowers: Stroll along the massive ramparts and climb the towers for sweeping views over the city and countryside, retracing the footsteps of Romans, Visigoths, and Crusaders.

The great well: Visit this essential medieval feature, once a lifeline for the fortress during sieges.

Saint Nazaire Basilica: Admire the basilica’s intricate stonework and stained glass, a Gothic masterpiece within the citadel.

City walls walk: Take in panoramic views as you circle the city’s defensive barriers, with plenty of free time to wander cobblestone streets and charming squares.

What to bring

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

Download the audio guide in advance and carry headphones for the best experience.

What’s not allowed

Animals are not allowed within the monument, except for service animals.

Smoking is prohibited.

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

Accessibility

Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult; however, accessibility is limited.

Additional information

To avoid large crowds at the entrance, it is recommended to arrive 1 hour after the monument opens.

Entry is free for 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.

For free entry, you have to reserve on Carcassonne's website.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts

Redeem your ticket at Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne.

Address: 1 Rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne, France.

Get directions to the redemption point

Carcassonne Full-Day Tour

Meet your driver at the bus stop in Armenia Square.

Address: 29 Allées Jean Jaurès, 31000 Toulouse, France.

Get directions to the meeting point