Private Tour

Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

This guided tour is private you will not be mixed with other travelers. The tour adapts to your pace. You will experience an immersion in the history of a unique place occupied by man for 2500 years.

It is an opportunity to discover the mysterious Cathars and religious convictions that led them to the stake. Relive epic battles of tragedies and moments of glory.

Hear a few verses from the medieval troubadours who walked the streets of the city.

Understand cathedrals and their architecture. Marvel at the beauty of stained glass.

Following an official guide means being guaranteed that he can take you anywhere safely. He will share with you his passion and the secrets of the Medieval City.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Possible option with visit to the castle courtyard (entrance fee not included)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Certified licensed guide

Entrance to the castle museum

What To Expect

Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne

The tour begins at the entrance of the city and then leads us between the walls in the "lices". Then we contemplate the castle and enter the basilica enjoy the magnificent stained glass windows.

35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Carcassonne Center

The visit takes you through the cobbled streets of the medieval city and its picturesque houses. The walls can be admired from the Lices just like the old Saint Nazaire cathedral.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Historical visit

Visit with castle count

Enter the castle: Pass the castle gates, enjoy the pro skip the line rate and comments in the courtyard of the castle count
Duration: 2 hours: Visit the city and pass through the castle gates on this extended tour.

Reviews

4.98

58 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lydia is great!
jdl0217,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lydia was fabulous! Extremely informative, passionate about the history of the town, answered all our questions. We learned a ton about both the history and architecture of Carcassonne, which made the visit so much more interesting.
Enlightened story teller
Susan L,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great storyteller we could have listened to all day - brought the towns history alive, kept us entertained
Tour of Carcassonne
Teresa R,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had our tour with Lydia of Carcassonne. She was full of historical information about the fortress and fun anecdotes. We walked around much of the area and she pointed out small details that we wouldn’t have noticed on our own. Highly recommend this tour.
This was a very exciting...
Geir S,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a very exciting tour with a great guide. He had interesting stories to share and was very good in explaining how the fortress was built.
Very pleasant tour with interesting information
Michael M,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was punctual and very knowledgeable told interesting stories and was able to accommodate a wide age range 6 - 48 years old
Prestige visit of the ramparts
Vacation64580004512,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guided tour with Fellipe was amazing. We could not have hoped for better, and his explanations made us appreciate the castle and its ramparts even more. Happy continuation to him!!
Tour of Carcasonne
H4131YApaulw,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Personally tailored, very knowledgeable and interesting. All dates and sieges, history of the basilica. Fascinating.
Very enjoyable and...
55m9hvgz8y,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very enjoyable and educational tour. Guide was very knowledgeable about the construction and history of the old city and made it very interesting for all of us. Highly recommend.
to recommend for a day at the city of Carcassonne
236aurom,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Even though we are from the area, we learned a lot from a very friendly guide and who introduced us to this city. the guide was very erudite and able to answer any questions
Family visit
Claudine B,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good guide who adapted to the whole family with children from 16 to 7 years with a lot of humor It also interested adults