Carcassonne: Secrets of the Castle's Defense Self-Guided Tour

4.3(13)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Tourific

About this activity

How do you stop an army of 20,000 men? Carcassonne had an answer: double walls, more than one thousand arrow slits, and a narrow corridor between the ramparts designed as a killing zone.

This self-guided audio walking tour takes you inside the engineering of Europe's largest medieval fortress, from Roman foundations to the siege that brought down the Cathars. You will walk the spaces between the walls where invaders were trapped, stand where Dame Carcas fooled Charlemagne with a single pig, examine how arrow slits gave defenders a lethal advantage, and end at the Basilica of Saint Nazaire with its remarkable stained glass.

The tour plays on the Tourific app (iOS and Android), works entirely offline once downloaded, and is available in nine languages. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and go at your own pace, no fixed schedule, no group to keep up with. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee.

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
✓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.

Not included

✕Human tour guide at location
✕Any entry tickets
✕Entrance to Château Comtal is not included. Travellers are responsible to buy tickets to enter if they wish to enter. The tour does not require you to enter the Château.

Meeting and pickup

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

Good to know

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.

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