Private Guided Tour of the City of Carcassonne

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Overview

It is the passion for the history of the Cathar knights and castles that will completely draw you into this very powerful story of the Albigensian crusade. The tour guide will transport you very quickly into the events and will allow you to truly understand the strong and exceptional personality of the lords who fought with few resources and a lot of courage against a very large army. You will learn in clear terms who the Cathars were. You will want to visit the other sites of Aude which are just as fascinating: Cathar castles, abbeys, corsair villages... which will be discussed during the visit.

What's Included

  • The national speaker guide
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Entrance to Château Comtal (paying entrance fee reduced rate of 9.50 per adult free under 18 years old)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Place du Prado, Pl. du Prado, 11000 Carcassonne, France

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End point

Rue Saint-Louis, 11000 Carcassonne, France

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What To Expect

Carcassonne Center

We start our visit by discovering the ramparts and the main panoramic viewpoints, then we enter the City to discover the exterior part of the Château Comtal, the streets of the City, the Basilica of Saint Nazaire and the Hotel de la Cité. The walking tour allows you to discover in detail the city of Carcassonne and its medieval history. We evoke the most important period of the 12th and 13th centuries: the time of the Cathars and knights such as Trencavel (lord of Carcassonne) and Xabert de Barbaira who fought with Courage and self-sacrifice to defend the populations during the crusade led by Pope Innocent Three and Simon de Montfort.
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1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne

After visiting the City, we enter the count's castle to visit the museum, then you will climb to the top of the ramparts to reach the main entrance to the City of Carcassonne.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-460868P1

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