Carcassonne: Secrets of the Castle's Defense Self-Guided Tour
Overview
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Discover the defensive ingenuity and rich history of Carcassonne Castle with a self-guided smartphone tour.
On this tour, you will gain an understanding of Carcassonne's fortifications and why it was impregnable, dive into details like the gargoyles on the Gothic Basilica of St. Nazaire and enjoy captivating stories about the region's rulers and the castle's name. As you explore, you'll learn about Carcassonne's rich history, spanning from its Roman beginnings to its medieval prominence.
You can move through the castle’s storied walls at your own pace, stopping to immerse yourself in the fascinating tales and hidden features, making it perfect for solo travellers, couples and families alike.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Carcassonne Center
Kick off your adventure at Porte Narbonnaise, walk along the Lices to discover the castle's defense mechanisms, and wrap up your tour by visiting the beautiful Basilique Saint Nazaire.
What‘s Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included ( AI generated )
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
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Carcassonne: Secrets of the Castle's Defense Self-Guided Tour
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Defense as it's best
bozhidart192,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The only thing which was not ok is that the cathedrale was closed! The organizers should know when it is open and inform the tourists, because the last four or five points are inside!
Interesting descriptions for small price
366lydian,,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Explanations easy to understand and interesting; it would be helpful if the station numbers are announced before each description, so that you are not wrong
Detailed tour of the castle complex of Carcasonne
sebastianmV6353WL,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The audio guide allows you to immerse yourself in the history of the facility in a comprehensive and detailed way. It is worth highlighting the precise and picture-rich explanation of the defences.
Medium
CHICHE38,,May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The comments of the audio guide, paying in addition to the entrance (3€) per person, are quite light, as are the restoration of the buildings,bof
Burg Carcassonne
michaelkU6108SC,,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great explanation you can really put yourself in. Can recommend it to anyone you can drift in peace. Class
Useful
E7170VDjordif,,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Useful to know what to do during the visit. The map and photos clarify and avoid having to go around a lot or doubts.
Terrific tour of Carcassone
1999Anabel,,Sep 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic and easy to follow recorded tour. Should be publicised more! Just had to download app and recording and arrive where the recorded tour ‘started’. Photos and marked places on map to help people with no sense of direction, like me. Very informative and interesting and lively. Helped us to really appreciate the walled castle and understand so much about it! Can pause and restart at anytime to have a coffee or look at something else. Highly recommend!! Will be using this in the future if other tours are as good.
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