Carcassonne and Albi Private Sightseeing Tour from Toulouse

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Private sightseeing tour with an American driver-guide (Expatriate - in France since 1992)

With over 28 years' experience driving in France, I provide safe transport and historical commentary with personal anecdotes about life in France as an American expatriate.

My objective is to help you to maximize your time spent here in France - so that you will most comfortably enjoy all the beauty and history - that you return home filled with spectacular memories of a marvelous adventure.

Please feel free to contact me with an additional questions.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Admission fee for Castle/museum (& access to ramparts) in Carcassonne: €9
Admission fee for Toulouse Lautrec Museum €10

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Toulouse Matabiau SNCF Train station

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We'll walk around & visit this impressive fortified medieval city. You'll see the defensive walls and ramparts that surround the city and learn about the Cathar people as well as their tragic history. Optional - (Admission fee not included): visit the Castle and museum inside the fortified medieval city - this allows you access to walk along the ramparts.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    We'll drive through the village and then stop at a scenic overlook across from the Lastours castle formation. There is a small admission fee to access the "Belvedere" where you can take photos of these four Cathar castle ruins.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Visit this marvelous museum and learn about Toulouse-Lautrec. Next to the museum sits the largest red-brick cathedral in the world

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    On the drive back to Toulouse we'll stop briefly in Cahors to visit the famous medieval fortified bridge: the Pont Valentre

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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