Combos

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

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Carcassonne Castle Tickets with Audio Guide + Transport from Toulouse
Start: 2026-03-25T09:30:00
End: 2026-03-25T17:45:00
Location: Carcassonne

Carcassonne castle ramparts with towers and surrounding landscape.

Aerial view of Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts in France.

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

Cité de Carcassonne's Comtal Castle with Gothic architecture, 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 available

4.4/5

(3,329)

John

Feb 2026

Verified booking

I love being able to move about discreetly through a tourist sight at my own pace without having to join a group to learn a bit about the rich history of the place. The descriptions were long enough to enrich our travel experience without overwhelming us with too many facts and figures. We both felt that the descriptions were well-balanced and informative, giving enough detail to encourage further exploration in the areas that most interested us. Well done on your service, and thank you for adding a fun twist to city touring and for offering a way to visit a tourist site that is far-less intrusive for the locals as well.

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.

Dirk

Sep 2025

Verified booking

Booking worked out. The link to start the activity does not match the reality, the entrance to the castle is about 50 m away around the corner. Our ticket had a fixed time for entering, we showed up 30 minutes earlier, this was no problem. The tour is nice, the castle and the interior is in good shape, the walk around the town on the wall is amazing. All in all a must, if you are around Carcassone.

Lorenz

Sep 2025

Verified booking

Admission was easy with the tickets ordered by appointment. It was probably less busy than normal the day before the free entry on Monument Day. We were able to enjoy the visit. Highly recommended: the audio guide. Great presentation with information and jokes, but informative, instructive and reasonably short.

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.

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.

3,329 reviews
How do we collect reviews?
These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
2K
927
152
50
136
Guests from Spain, Germany, United Kingdom and over 27 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
María
Mar 2026
Verified booking
We were very relaxed because we knew we already had our tickets; we took our time because we chose when to enter and how to tour the site. We are very satisfied with our purchase.
John
Feb 2026
Verified booking
I love being able to move about discreetly through a tourist sight at my own pace without having to join a group to learn a bit about the rich history of the place. The descriptions were long enough to enrich our travel experience without overwhelming us with too many facts and figures. We both felt that the descriptions were well-balanced and informative, giving enough detail to encourage further exploration in the areas that most interested us. Well done on your service, and thank you for adding a fun twist to city touring and for offering a way to visit a tourist site that is far-less intrusive for the locals as well.
Oscar
Feb 2026
Verified booking
We loved the experience. Walking along the ramparts at sunset was magical, and the castle is very well preserved. It's a must-see if you're in the area. Buying tickets through Headout made everything very easy.
Maria
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Upon entering the magnificent castle, you are immersed in what its inhabitants might have felt in the past. The tour route is very well laid out, and the walk along the walls is one of the most interesting parts.
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.

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