Explore at your pace
Audio guide
Transfers included
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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.
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Explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide and leaflet included.
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Visit key highlights like the Bishop’s Tower, Saint Nazaire Basilica, and 15th-century statues.
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Take in panoramic views from the fortified walls and uncover centuries of military history.
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Round-trip bus transfers from Toulouse
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Skip-the-line entry to Carcassonne Castle & ramparts
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Access to the castle courtyards & archaeological museum
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Audio guide in English, French, and Spanish (as per option selected)
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Multilingual leaflets
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from Spain, United Kingdom, Germany and over 37 countries have loved this experience
Gunther
Aug, 2025Verified booking
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
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
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
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
Great experience. Free access for children. Loads of people, but not overcrowded. Reasonably priced shops and restaurants. Nice views!
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:
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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.
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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.
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The great well: Visit this essential medieval feature, once a lifeline for the fortress during sieges.
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Saint Nazaire Basilica: Admire the basilica’s intricate stonework and stained glass, a Gothic masterpiece within the citadel.
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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.
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What to bring
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It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for the day-long tour.
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Download the audio guide in advance and carry headphones for the best experience.
What’s not allowed
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Animals are not allowed within the monument, except for service animals.
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Smoking is prohibited.
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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
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To avoid large crowds at the entrance, it is recommended to arrive 1 hour after the monument opens.
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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.
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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.
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For free entry, you have to reserve on Carcassonne's website.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts
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Redeem your ticket at Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne.
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Address: 1 Rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne, France.
Get directions to the redemption point
Carcassonne Full-Day Tour
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Meet your driver at the bus stop in Armenia Square.
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Address: 29 Allées Jean Jaurès, 31000 Toulouse, France.
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