France · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Cite9 de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Toulouse. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day tour from Toulouse to Carcassonne and the surrounding wine region
02 Stop at Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi Grand Bassin and St Roch lock
03 Explore the UNESCO-listed Cite9 de Carcassonne
04 Walk through medieval alleys inside Europe’s largest fortified city
05 Enjoy free time for lunch in Carcassonne
06 Visit 1 vineyard with wine tasting included
07 Travel with a private guide and driver in an air-conditioned vehicle

Discover two of southern France’s standout experiences in one private day trip from Toulouse: the remarkable medieval Cite9 de Carcassonne and a wine tasting in the surrounding vineyard countryside. Along the way, stop at Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi, including the Grand Bassin and St Roch lock, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore the walled city of Carcassonne, a striking fortress with more than 3 km of ramparts and 52 towers. Wander its narrow medieval lanes, soak up the atmosphere of this historic settlement, and enjoy free time for lunch before continuing to a vineyard visit and wine tasting.

With private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a private guide and driver, this full-day tour offers a comfortable and personal way to experience heritage, scenery, and local wine culture.

Explore the walled city of Carcassonne, a striking fortress with more than 3 km of ramparts and 52 towers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 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

Day 01

Canal du Midi

In the morning we stop on the way at Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi « Grand Bassin » and the St Roch lock, a listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cité de Carcassonne

Then we visit the Cité de Carcassonne Unesco World Heritage listed walled city. A medieval fortress settlement with a history that exceeds two and a half thousand years with picturesque fortifications, over 3 km of walls with 52 towers. La Cité is a stunning and unique place to visit. Strolling through the medieval village with its tiny and twisted alleys The medieval charm and detail of this ancient city transports you back in time and impresses you at every corner. Keep your eyes peeled as you meander through the alleys!

Free time for lunch.

Wine tour

Visit of 1 vinyard. Wine tasting.

The fine print