France · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Day tour to Toulouse and the Canal du Midi. Private tour from Carcassonne.

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Carcassonne. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour from Carcassonne to Toulouse and Castelnaudary
  • 02 Guided walking tour of Toulouse’s historic centre
  • 03 See Capitole Square, the Jacobins convent and Saint-Sernin Basilica
  • 04 Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in Toulouse
  • 05 Stop at Castelnaudary to view the Canal du Midi
  • 06 Visit the Grand Bassin and St Roch lock on the return journey
  • 07 Travel with private transportation, guide and driver

Discover two of southern France’s standout heritage destinations on this private day tour from Carcassonne. Explore Toulouse on a guided walking tour through its historic centre, where brick-built landmarks, grand squares and riverside views reveal the story of the "Pink City".

You’ll visit key sights including the Jacobins convent, Capitole Square and the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, with free time to enjoy lunch and browse the shops. On the return journey, stop in Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi, including the Grand Bassin and St Roch lock, both part of this UNESCO World Heritage setting.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Toulouse, Carcassonne
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Toulouse guided walking tour

In the morning, visit the historic center of Toulouse to discover its main monuments and key places, a guided tour that will give you a good overview of the pink city and its history in 1h30 / 2h. The docks of the Daurade on the banks of the Garonne, the Pont Saint Pierre with a breathtaking view of the Dome of the hospital La Grave and the opening on the Brienne canal; the convent of the Jacobins built in the XIII century following the crusade against the Cathars, the Capitol Square witnessed a time when the Capitouls ruled the city, not to mention the town hall and its superb Hall of Illustrious; the magnificent Saint Sernin Basilica, built in the 11th century in brick and stone, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Free time for lunch and stroll through the many shops.

Canal du Midi

On the return, we stop at Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi « Grand Bassin » and the St Roch lock, a listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to Carcassonne

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Carcassonne. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private guide and driver

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees to museums or churches.
  • Personnal insurance.

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Pick up in any hotels, bed and breakfast around Carcassonne. Pick up from and train station, Airport or port. Any point of pick up is accepted if around Carcassonne.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Carcassonne.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Carcassonne.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Carcassonne..

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