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Combo: Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts Tickets + Digital Audio Guide

Carcassonne Castle's Tour de la Justice with medieval towers and city view.

Carcassonne town view with medieval castle and stone bridge in the background.

Tourists walking along the walls of Carcassonne Castle, France.

Tourists walking through the stone pathway of Carcassonne Castle.

Open today

10:00am - 6:30pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.5/5(3,154)

Claire M

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

You walk through the first "gate" and wow! You step into a medieval town. We walk through the town along the marked path and head to the entrance of the castle and its ramparts. It’s just like in the movies! Fantastic. As for the ramparts, there are a lot of steps, but it’s worth it. We spent three hours on this unforgettable tour.

Mercedes P

Group

Verified booking

Last week

It's a dreamlike place, frozen in time. You feel as if you've stepped back into the Middle Ages. The ramparts offer a 360-degree view of the surroundings. And everything is very well preserved. It's the largest medieval castle I've ever visited.

Tim B

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

The entire castle and the fortress walls are amazing and well worth a visit. The visual presentation on the first floor was especially beautiful and fascinating. We’ve never seen anything like it, and we travel all over the world.

Stewart F

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

carsaconne is magnificent. if you are in toulouse or anywhere near. it's a must see. there are quite a few places to eat inside the walls which was also very nice to do

Alice F

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Getting tickets beforhand was a good idea, the entry was smooth & we got an audio guide which made our journey round the castle so interesting. The castle is stunning, so beautiful & its history just awesome, the audio guide relates it so so well.

Mr John N

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Very good booking process. Clear description of attractions and facilities. The chateau was great and well organised, the presentation of the building and facilities were easy to access and follow.

Skip the lines and explore Carcassonne Castle & its ramparts with an immersive audio-guided walking tour.

Explore the legendary Cité de Carcassonne as you walk past fortified walls, watchtowers, the Great Well, and the Count’s Castle.

Stroll through city with GPS navigation and an offline map. Enter the Chateau Comtal, museum and the Basilica of St. Nazarius, guided by your audio tour.

Discover Carcassonne’s medieval and military past with stories of Crusaders, Visigoths, and Templars.

Choose your audio guide in Spanish, French, or English for a personalized city tour experience.

Skip-the-line entry to Carcassonne Castle and ramparts

Audio guide in English, French or Spanish (as per option selected)

Multilingual information leaflet

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Claire M
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
You walk through the first "gate" and wow! You step into a medieval town. We walk through the town along the marked path and head to the entrance of the castle and its ramparts. It’s just like in the movies! Fantastic. As for the ramparts, there are a lot of steps, but it’s worth it. We spent three hours on this unforgettable tour.
Yasmin A
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
The castle is absolutely beautiful, and the videos and exhibits are excellent and interesting. One area for improvement is that the restrooms on the premises were very dirty; since they are the only ones available, it is necessary to improve both the cleanliness and the facilities.
Mercedes P
Group
Verified booking
Last week
It's a dreamlike place, frozen in time. You feel as if you've stepped back into the Middle Ages. The ramparts offer a 360-degree view of the surroundings. And everything is very well preserved. It's the largest medieval castle I've ever visited.
Tim B
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
The entire castle and the fortress walls are amazing and well worth a visit. The visual presentation on the first floor was especially beautiful and fascinating. We’ve never seen anything like it, and we travel all over the world.
Stewart F
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
carsaconne is magnificent. if you are in toulouse or anywhere near. it's a must see. there are quite a few places to eat inside the walls which was also very nice to do

Save time on entry and discover Carcassonne’s medieval heart with a multilingual audio guide.

Getting started

Present you mobile ticket at Carcassonne Castle’s main entrance and breeze past the queues. For the walking tour, use your smartphone and headphones to access the audio guide (downloading it in advance is recommended) and explore at your own pace.

What to expect

This experience combines direct entry to the castle and ramparts with an in-depth walking tour of the city. Use the audio guide to move between 19 narrated stops, from defensive towers to hidden alleys, while uncovering the myths, history, and architecture that define Carcassonne.

Features:

Château Comtal (Count’s Castle): Explore the stronghold at the heart of the citadel, once home to medieval royalty and a key defensive post.

Fortified ramparts: Walk along the massive double walls, originally built to repel invaders, and enjoy panoramic views over the city and countryside.

Historic watchtowers: Spot the 52 towers that once kept watch over the region, each with its own strategic story.

The great well: See the well that sustained the fortress through sieges, a testament to medieval engineering.

Canal du Midi: Learn about this legendary waterway’s role in trade and travel.

Defensive walls & gates: Hear stories of sieges, crusaders, and the city’s ever-changing rulers.

Basilica of St. Nazarius: Admire some of France’s oldest stained glass windows and uncover the basilica’s spiritual significance.

Legends & anecdotes: Enjoy tales of Visigoth treasures, Templar mysteries, and the city’s enduring legends, all at your own pace.

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for the day-long tour.

Carry headphones and ensure your smartphone is charged.

Activate and download the tour in advance as there may be no Wi-Fi and a weak mobile signal at the starting point.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.

Smoking is prohibited inside the castle.

Scooters, bicycles, helmets, non-folding strollers, and bulky luggage are not permitted inside the Château Comtal or along the ramparts.

Accessibility

This experience may not be fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.

Additional information

Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), and holders of a valid education pass or culture pass.

Carcassonne Castle offers free admission on select days, including the European Heritage Days on 20 & 21 September 2025, and on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November, and December.

To avoid large crowds at the entrance, it is recommended to arrive 1 hour after the monument opens.

The museum will remain closed for safety reasons.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Ticket redemption points

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.