France · Storytelling Tours

Ghosts of Medieval Carcassonne City Exploration Game!

2 Hours Round trip from Carcassonne Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Carcassonne through a self-guided city exploration game
  • 02 Discover the medieval streets inside and outside the citadel walls
  • 03 Solve challenges to unlock the next location and story
  • 04 Learn about medieval persecutions and Carcassonne’s religious history
  • 05 See sites including Square Gambetta, Saint-Gimer, and Porte de l'Aude
  • 06 Visit places connected to the Inquisition Museum and Château Comtal
  • 07 Play at your own pace with no time limit after starting
  • 08 Available in English, French, German, and Spanish

Explore Carcassonne in a different way on this self-guided city exploration game through the medieval streets, squares, and fortified corners of one of France’s most atmospheric destinations. As you solve challenges and move from one location to the next, you’ll uncover stories tied to the city’s past, from religious history and persecution to the legends behind the famous citadel.

This experience blends sightseeing, storytelling, and puzzle-solving, letting you discover landmarks such as Square Gambetta, Notre Dame de la Santé, Saint-Gimer, Porte de l'Aude, the Inquisition Museum, and the Château Comtal at your own pace. With no guide required, it’s a flexible way to experience Carcassonne for couples, friends, families, and curious travellers alike.

Explore Carcassonne in a different way on this self-guided city exploration game through the medieval streets, squares, and fortified corners of one of France’s most atmospheric destinations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Carcassonne
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Carcassonne 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
  • This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
  • If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
  • Free for KIDS

What's Not Included

  • A physical tour guide

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • To unlock the experience in the Questo app, go to and add your booking number and e-mail address. If you booked on TripAdvisor/Viator, then your booking number starts with BR. If you booked on a different platform, please contact our customer support. Then, download the Questo app and create a new account with the e-mail address you used for unlocking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Carcassonne, FR
Tour start
Carcassonne, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Carcassonne.

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