Albi, Cordes and Gaillac Day Tour from Toulouse
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit Albi, one of the most beautiful cities in the southwestern part of France. The town houses one of the most outstanding Gothic Cathedrals of France & also possesses the largest Toulouse-Lautrec collection set in a brand new museum. Then reach Cordes sur Ciel a beautiful medieval hilltop village with more than 120 Gothic homes. End the day with a wine tasting session in Gaillac.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour requires minimum 2 adults to operate
Comfortable walking shoes are required, please note that the climb to the village of Cordes must be made on foot, up through steep cobbled alleyways
Pets are not allowed on the tour
Minimum age required to join the tour is 18 years old
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Wine tasting fees
Visit of Cordes sur Ciel village
8 hours tour
Wine tasting experience in Gaillac
Visit of Albi including the Cathedral
Services of an English speaking driver
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions
Personal insurance and expenses
Meals and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Albi
After one hour drive, arrive in Albi and enjoy a guided walk through the old town. Visit the unique Ste Cecile Cathedrale and stroll through Vieil Alby (Old Albi). Admire the Old Bridge and visit the Saint-Salvi district with its serene cloister. Enjoy some free time for lunch (at your own expense) or use your free time to explore the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, located in the historic Bishop’s Palace (entrance fee not included). This museum houses the largest collection of works by the famed artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
Cordes-sur-Ciel
After a short drive, arrive in this medieval bastide town. Enjoy a guided walk to the top of the village and admire the old Market Place, beautiful Renaissance houses and a stunning view over the country.
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Albi, Cordes and Gaillac Day Tour from Toulouse
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sister’s trip in Grance
Nathalie L,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun time, our guide was very knowledgeable of the regions… the only thing is the wine tour was fast and didn’t explain much about the vines nor the region. The winery owners were lovely.
Getting the history of the area was a huge plus
Allan J,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amelie was fantastic. During the one hour drive to Albi she perfectly captured the history of the area from the Roman times to Louis IVX, which provided a tremendous amount of context to the day in general. That history and perspective that she provided all the way through our wine tasting at the end of the day really gave a complete experience. The three locations on this tour are great intros to the Tarn region in France.
Terrific trip, fully recommended!!!
Marian K,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an absolutely wonderful experience. I would recommend it to everybody. Emilie is a great guide who provides a lot of useful and interesting information. Very well organized and pleasant trip. Thanks!!!
Magnificent Albi
Phil U,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We are so glad we took this tour. Our guide Amelée was superb! We got so much history told in a very interesting way. Albi was the highlight. Cordes sur Ciel was gorgeous and the wine tasting was lovely as it was not in any way rushed. All in all we had a lovely time and would highly recommend the tour.
Friendly and knowledgeable guide
Jessica K,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Tour guide Amelie was fantastic. Loved going through Albi and learning everything about to city. Her knowledge on the history is outstanding even when we asked about the 100 year war she didn’t hesitate to educate us. Keep it up!
No visit, seems I’ll be charged
LoveTravel597228,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I cannot cancel this September 18 trip on TripAdvisor even though it was canceled by the tour operator and I also canceled with TripAdvisor before I left for France. Now TripAdvisor says it’s a go and wants to charge me, and I get an error message when I go to the cancel page. Now I’m irritated with both the tour provider and TripAdvisor.
Wonderful Day Trip from Toulouse
Steven S,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful day tour that met all expectations and more. Amélie was an excellent guide during the day with an extensive knowledge of the topics discussed. All in all, a great day tour that I would recommend to all.
Returning home.
L8773BXstephenb,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a previous resident of this region, I tried to do as much as possible by train etc, and my own knowledge. Trips however are a good way to get a few places in if you're are not staying in these towns overnight and language skills. Toulouse and it's surrounding towns need more than a few hours. A would recommend anyone to go back a second time. Beautiful area, steeped in History.
A fantastic day trip from Toulouse
Philip N,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our full day trip from Toulouse! Amélie was a fantastic tour guide whose knowledge of the region and its history shone through. We learned a lot and took in amazing scenery and city scapes. The last stop at Chateau de Mayragues was a great opportunity to sample wines from the region. I'd happily go on another tour like this the next time I'm France.
Buy Separate Wine Tour If You Like Wine
Denise R,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and a nice person. However, the tour seemed rushed. She returned us to the meeting point at 4:30 instead of 5 pm. I think the tour in Albi could be shortened, add 30 minutes to Cordes and 30 minutes to wine tour. The wine stop was the shortest we’ve experienced on a Viator tour. The owner said he would normally give us a taste from the barrels and do more but our guide wouldn’t allow it as she was on a tight schedule. That was a disappointment. Albi and Cordes were nice but vineyard in Gaillac could be better by adding more time and light pairing with wines. For $300 for two, should have been better.
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