Private Tour
Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Are you looking for a way to see Medieval Carcassonne without joining a tour group? This three-hour tour, narrated by historian, James McDonald takes you beyond the walls and back in time. Explore at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• Find out how to identify the many “killing zones” in which enemies risked being trapped while besieging the city
• Hear from producer James McDonald, an English historian of the medieval period specialising in the Languedoc
• Do it all in 150 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
What To Expect
This self-guided audio tour takes place around the medieval city of Carcassonne.
Buste De Dame Carcas
On this tour, you'll see the Buste de Dame Carcas (a sculpture of Lady Carcas) and tell you the story of how she saved the city from Charlemagne.
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Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Get the full history of Carcassonne
Jeremy H,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour, loads of info and keeps you away from the masses. Takes about 3 hours, great app with geolocation so it works at your pace.
Cité
Lee J,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was amazing, great commentary, very informative and the information about the site was accurate. As the commentator informed us at the beginning certain parts of the site maybe closed due to restoration and this was true on the day of our visit but it was easy to skip to the next chapter and pick it back up. Overall 10/10.
This is an excellent...
Paul D,
Aug 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00This is an excellent well-paced walkthrough that we would highly recommend. Particularly liked the fact it steered clear of the mob scenes - it was extremely busy - in the streets, chateau and ramparts. If I could find a companion tour that focuses on the day to day lives of people living behind those Medieval walls, that delved a bit deeper into the social aspects, politics, art, economics and religion we’d buy it in a heartbeat!
Walking solo
Rhyll H,
Jul 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00I loved the ease of use of the app the historical facts were really interesting. I found it easy to navigate my way around the city
Very educational and at...
Patricia L,
Mar 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00Very educational and at the same time entertained tour. Ideal to enjoy the history of a place at my own pace.
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