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Explore Medieval Carcassonne at your own pace with this audio tour, without joining a group. This self-guided walking tour was written and narrated by historian James McDonald — real storytelling, not AI narration — with offline GPS, so no signal or data is needed. Perfect for history lovers, families, and independent travellers who'd rather go it alone.
• Spot the "killing zones" where enemies were trapped besieging the city
• Walk the medieval walls from Roman foundations through the Cathar era
• Narrated by James McDonald, a British historian specialising in the Languedoc
• Offline GPS-triggered audio with turn-by-turn directions
• Go at your own pace over 150 minutes, with unlimited use before and after your visit
Once booked, you'll get a code under "Before You Go." Install the VoiceMap app, enter it, follow directions to the start, pop in your headphones, and tap start.
What's 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.
The tour ends at the Narbon Gate after walking around the Cite de Carcassonne and following its medieval walls.
Itinerary
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La Cité Médiévale (Pass by)
This self-guided audio tour takes place around the medieval city of Carcassonne.
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(Pass by)
On this tour, you'll see the Buste de Dame Carcas (a sculpture of Lady Carcas) and tell you the story of how she saved the city from Charlemagne.
Admission ticket free -
Porte Narbonnaise (Pass by)
As you enter the city through Porte Narbonnaise (Narbonne Gate, you’ll begin following the wall, which encircles the old city. Along the way, you’ll also learn about the Cathars who flourished here in the twelfth century, the crusade launched against them, and some of the sieges that took place here.
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(Pass by)
As you follow the wall around the city, you'll learn about medieval warfare and locate the various “kill zones” that enemies risked finding themselves trapped in when attempting to siege the city.
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Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne (Pass by)
You'll take in the impressive and almost century-old Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne, also known as the Château Comtal, where the castle meets the wall and its surrounding defenses.
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Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne (Pass by)
You'll take in the impressive and almost century-old Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne, also known as the Château Comtal, where the castle meets the wall and its surrounding defenses.
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(Pass by)
You'll gaze upon the monument de la Jean Pierre Cros Mayrevieille, a doctor of law, a historian and an Inspector of Historic Monuments who saved the city from ruin.
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Basilique Saint Nazaire (Pass by)
On this two-hour tour, you won’t just trace the walls of Carcassonne, you’ll also venture into its centre through various gates including the Aude, Nazaire, and Toulouse Gates, and see the Church of Saints Nazaire and Celse, the city’s two patron saints.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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