Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.5(49)3 hFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

Carcassonne is the largest fortified medieval city in Europe with its double walls still intact — a UNESCO World Heritage Site most visitors only skim between coach stops. On this self-guided audio tour, historian James McDonald leads you through its history: the legend of Dame Carcas, said to have tricked Charlemagne into lifting his siege with a well-timed pig; the Cathar heretics who made their last stand here; and the Papal Inquisition that followed. From Dame Carcas's statue, pass through Narbonne Gate and trace the ramparts past Chateau Comtal and the Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse, spotting the killing zones built to trap besieging soldiers. Roughly three hours (3km), guided by a historian with twenty years' research into this history, go at your own pace with lifetime, offline access.

Highlights:

- The legend of Dame Carcas and Charlemagne's siege

- The Cathars and the Papal Inquisition that followed

- Medieval killing zones built into the walls

What's included

✓In-depth history of Carcassonne's UNESCO defense walls
✓Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
✓Self-guided (with GPS) audio tour, by Historian James McDonald to be enjoyed at your own pace.
✓Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it on android & IOS apps

Not included

✕Smartphone and headphones
✕Food and drink
✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
✕Live guide not included

Meeting and pickup

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

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.

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