Discover Carcassonne’s history on a private guided tour. Uncover the Cathar knights’ bravery and explore fascinating sites in Aude.
Discover Carcassonne’s history on a private guided tour. Uncover the Cathar knights’ bravery and explore fascinating sites in Aude.
- Carcassonne Center - Begin the visit by exploring the ramparts and the main panoramic viewpoints, followed by entering the City to explore the exterior of the Château Comtal, the City streets, the Basilica of Saint Nazaire, and the Hotel de la Cité. This walking tour offers a detailed exploration of Carcassonne and its medieval history. It…
- Carcassonne Center - Begin the visit by exploring the ramparts and the main panoramic viewpoints, followed by entering the City to explore the exterior of the Château Comtal, the City streets, the Basilica of Saint Nazaire, and the Hotel de la Cité. This walking tour offers a detailed exploration of Carcassonne and its medieval history. It highlights the significant era of the 12th and 13th centuries, focusing on the time of the Cathars and knights like Trencavel (lord of Carcassonne) and Xabert de Barbaira, who bravely defended the people during the crusade led by Pope Innocent III and Simon de Montfort.
- Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne - Following the city tour, enter the castle to visit the museum, then ascend to the top of the ramparts for a panoramic and photographic tour of the city and the castle.

- National speaker guide
- National speaker guide
- Castle entrance fee free adult admission under 18 years
- Castle entrance fee free adult admission under 18 years
The captivating history of the Cathar knights and castles will immerse you in the powerful saga of the Algerie crusade. With 20 years of experience, the National Speaker Guide, a native of the region, will swiftly guide you through the events, revealing the remarkable and resilient character of the lords who battled with limited resources but strong…
The captivating history of the Cathar knights and castles will immerse you in the powerful saga of the Algerie crusade. With 20 years of experience, the National Speaker Guide, a native of the region, will swiftly guide you through the events, revealing the remarkable and resilient character of the lords who battled with limited resources but strong principles. You will gain a clear understanding of who the Cathars were, inspiring you to explore other sites in the Aude.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.