France · Castles & Palaces

Private Day Tour: Lastours Castles & Cité de Carcassonne. From Carcassonne.

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Carcassonne. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour from Carcassonne
  • 02 Visit the Castles of Lastours and enjoy breathtaking belvedere views
  • 03 Hike through the valley to explore the castles one by one
  • 04 Learn more about the history of the Cathars
  • 05 Discover the UNESCO-listed Cité de Carcassonne
  • 06 Walk through over 3 km of walls and see 52 towers
  • 07 Stroll the medieval village’s tiny, twisted alleys
  • 08 Private transport, driver-guide, and Lastours entrance fees included

Discover two of the Carcassonne region’s most memorable heritage sites on this private full-day tour, combining dramatic landscapes with medieval history. Begin at the Castles of Lastours, where breathtaking views from the belvedere set the scene before a hike through the valley to explore these remarkable hilltop structures and learn more about the Cathars.

After lunch in a traditional French restaurant in a local village, continue to the Cité de Carcassonne, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city. With more than 3 km of ramparts, 52 towers, and winding medieval lanes, this vast fortress settlement offers an unforgettable journey through centuries of history.

This experience is ideal for nature and heritage lovers and requires a good physical condition, with hiking involved during the day.

In the morning we discover the Castles of Lastours with breathtaking views from the belvedere.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Carcassonne, Lastours
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

In the morning we discover the Castles of Lastours with breathtaking views from the belvedere. Then we hike through the valley to discover these structures one by one…They sit on a rocky spur above the village of Lastours, isolated by the deep valleys of the Orbiel and Gresilhou rivers.

We will take lunch in a local pretty village in a traditional french restaurant.In the afternoon visit the Cité de Carcassonne, an 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Carcassonne. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lastours castles entrance fees
  • Private driver and guide

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Personnal insurances
  • Entrance fees to the Château Comtal

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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • 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 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Carcassonne..

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