Why choose this Carcassonne tour ?
Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover wonderful spots and local stories in Carcassonne. Bit by bit, you will get a feeling of the medieval French atmosphere while exploring the city outside the walls and the bustling streets within the fascinating citadel.
Are you up for an adventure in Carcassonne?
Highlights:
Find out about the medieval persecutions that took place in the city.
Discover the ex-prominent religion of Carcassonne.
Meet the lady that inspired the name of the cité.
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. You won’t need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.
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What makes Ghosts of Carcassonne: Self-Guided Tour and Exploration Game a unique experience ?
Square Gambetta is a large square in Carcassonne on the other side of the river Aude and the famous Cité. With this square begins the old walled city, built by King St. Louis of France: La Bastide de Saint Louis.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
According to notarial acts, the little chapel Notre Dame de la Santé was built with money from the legacy of Jean de Saix, in 1527, as a hospital for those suffering from the plague. It was considered a faithful guard in that strategic location, the narrow passage between fortified buildings.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
At the foot of the Pont-Vieux, on the right bank of the Aude, a facade bears witness to this prosperous period for the city. Former home of a noble Carcassonnaise family, the building was bought in 1694 by someone close to Colbert who founded a cloth factory there. The latter will take the title of Manufacture Royale in 1696. The only building dating from this period, still visible, is the owners’ residence. This construction is, in many ways, similar to those of the Lower Town dating from the 18th century.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
The church Saint-Gimer was built between 1854 and 1859, by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Modesty was one of its stated goals; it has a nave and two aisles and a polygonal apse stationed on two vestries, all preceded by a porch.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Porte de l’Aude is a part of the preserved medieval walled city, this iconic gate overlooks the river.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
The Inquisition Museum is located in a large 17th century building and presents a large collection of Instruments of torture, ranging from the 12th century to the French Revolution. It is completed by the various characters who played an important role during this period as well as their biography. You will also find the history of the main Cathar Castles, part of the history of the Inquisition and the riches of our region.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
The present Romanesque cathedral started to be built in June 1096. A Lady Chapel was added in the early 15th century, adjoining the infirmary and chapel built by Bishop Radulph in the 1260s. The Château Comtal was built in the 12th century by Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Ghosts of Carcassonne: Self-Guided Tour and Exploration Game Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- Free for KIDS
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
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- A physical tour guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Questo.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 25 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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