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The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Toulouse, Occitanie
The southern France city of Toulouse is a study in contrasts. Visit the Academie des Jeux Floraux, the oldest literary society in the western world, as well as the Galerie du Chateau d'eau, the world's first photography museum. Stroll the Garonne, before visiting France's most beautiful pipe organ at the Saint-Sernin Basilica. Yet for all its medieval architecture, Toulouse is a modern city, home to the European aerospace industry, as well as bars and restaurants in bustling Place du Capitole.
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1. Toulouse E Bike Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Discover Toulouse differently on the handlebars of one of our top of the line electric bikes. A playful adventure dotted with little extras that only the Toulousain cyclists know. Led by an experienced Guide, set off on an exploration of Toulouse by Electric Bike. The architectural, cultural and natural heritage will be unveiled in the heart of this original Electric Bike Tour which ventures beyond the usual ground of the historic center. Highlights: • Cycling along garonne river banks • Take command of a high-end electric bike. • Numerous original views of the city from the different bridges in the city center. • Small alleys, and other bike paths that only the initiated Toulousain cyclists know.
Inclusions: Guide, Electric bike, Use of helmet, Poncho (if needed)
Exclusions: Transport to/from attractions, Bottled water
Reviewed By franckie8
Yannick, our guide was really good full of information and very helpful. This is the best was to discover the city of Toulouse. I would recommend then with no hesitation. If we stayed longer maybe would have done other ride they are proposing .
2. Toulouse Historical Left Bank Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the city's historical left bank with a professional private guide in a 2.5 hrs walking tour. Discover the immigration district and their destiny with many shops and specialty restaurants Explore the old defense walls and the towers from the Roman Empire Visit the old complex of the Chartreuse brotherhood and their eccentric at the St. Peter's Church Walk along the Garonne banks and hear the good and bad stories of the city during the wars
Inclusions: All activities, Professional guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
Reviewed By I8590FPdonaldd
dear all travellers, its me again! another day another review. Me and judith decided after this crazy year we have all had that it was time for a spiritual break. We booked our tour in hope of gaining a stronger connection to the Lord. We arrived bang on time to find robertto no where in sight so we had a panic. It must have been at least an hour and robertto finally turns up with no apology or sympathy he just rocked up with his dora the explorer backpack, walking boots and quater length walking shorts in the colour beige. We began our pilgrimage with another couple named margaret and jonathan who were both gorgeous and made us chuckle quite a few times, although jonathan was slightly cheeky and did try to have little flirt with my wife judith ( i was unimpressed) It was lets say about 2 hours into the walk we were going over some difficult and challenging walking conditions and i fell even though i had my new mountain warehouse walking boots i still managed to fall (complaint has been forwaded to mountain warehouse ) i looked to my left and noticed robertto had a cheeky little smirk on his face i was already disappointed with him but this just tipped me over the edge (literally) and even worse it was the gorgeous jonathan who struggled to pick i knew myself that i shouldn't have had that extra croissant this morning. Overall, i do wish to visit again and maybe making to the destination this time as due to severe injury i couldn't complete my pilgrimage. Auvoir!
3. Day tour to Toulouse and the Canal du Midi. Private tour from Carcassonne.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is the perfect tour to go for a city break, Toulouse is a wonderfull and vibrant city, and Castelnaudary as a small town is very charming with the Canal du Midi crossing it. Easy walks.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private guide and driver
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to museums or churches., Personnal insurance.
Reviewed By 137liz
Thank you Olivia for a fantastic day out. We enjoyed the lovely village of Lagrasse and the abbey. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of Fontfroide Abbey. It is the best preserved abbey I have ever visited. Tresor Languedoc tours makes everything enjoyable and easy. Air conditioned car and Olivia was excellent with history / answering my questions.
4. Full week inclusive tour of Cathar Country in the French Languedoc
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Small groups led by a Cathar expert - historian and author James McDonald. You will visit sites associated with the Cathars and learn about their origins, beliefs and history. One minute you will be noting the spot where a Crusade leader fell, and the next immersed in the grand sweep of European history. James brings to life the medieval personalities - Saint Dominic, the man behind the founding of the first papal Inquisition; the ambitious Simon de Montfort; the tragic Raymond-Roger Trencavel; the irrepressible Count of Foix, and many others. You simply will not find either this depth of knowledge or this breadth of knowledge about Catharism anywhere else. Our tours are all in English. They are not scripted and unlimited time is always allowed for questions.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation and breakfast x 5, Local taxes, Historical expert, dedicated driver and air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Supper each day
Reviewed By mariathatsveryfussy
We spent a week with James McDonald and 6 other travellers exploring the Cathar Country and learning about who these incredible people were. James is an absolute font of knowledge about everything to do with the life and demise of these fascinating people. We travelled to Toulouse where we started off on an incredible adventure. A city tour for introduction a fabulous lunch in the old square. From here we met Alison our driver / guide and travelled to Quillan in a very nice bus. A charming little town full of nice restaurants to Hotel La Chaumiere. Lovely rooms excellent restaurant very friendly staff. We averaged 3/4 sites of interest a day interspersed with tutorials from James delicious lunches in small local cafes with excellent food and wine. Day 3 we also went on a wine tour to La Louviere a beautiful vineyard and to Limoux to taste Blanquette de Limoux. The sites of Montsegur, The Abbey of Fontfroide, Puivert, Arques, were compelling even more so with James commentary on every aspect of their place in this Cathar story. We spent a day free in Carcassonne to explore the Cite, Bastide and the beautiful Canal de Midi. We had such a good informative fun trip. Many thanks also for the dinners in Chateau St Ferriol with the McDonald family. I am so pleased that the Story and History of The Cathar people will be carried forward in the safe hands of James McDonald and Cathar Country Tours. Many Thanks James
5. Photoshoot à La Ville Rose
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Photo shoot by the sights of the city: nothing can be more memorable than beautiful moments captured with a camera! We're gonna take a walk to visit together the most beautiful places in our ville rose and take amazing photos. Are you ready?
Inclusions: More than 30 HD photographs edited on Lightroom, sent within 3 days by wetransfer.
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6. Historical Walking Tour of Toulouse
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
• Your guide will take you in a 2.5 hrs tour through the historical city • Admire the Basilica of Saint-Sernin and its magnificent interior • Walk along the banks of the Garonne River and the old roman port. • Hear interesting tales and get fascinating facts throughout from your guide. • Be astonished by the history of the Counts of Toulouse and the cruzade against the Cathars.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By I8590FPdonaldd
dear all travellers, its me again! another day another review. Me and judith decided after this crazy year we have all had that it was time for a spiritual break. We booked our tour in hope of gaining a stronger connection to the Lord. We arrived bang on time to find robertto no where in sight so we had a panic. It must have been at least an hour and robertto finally turns up with no apology or sympathy he just rocked up with his dora the explorer backpack, walking boots and quater length walking shorts in the colour beige. We began our pilgrimage with another couple named margaret and jonathan who were both gorgeous and made us chuckle quite a few times, although jonathan was slightly cheeky and did try to have little flirt with my wife judith ( i was unimpressed) It was lets say about 2 hours into the walk we were going over some difficult and challenging walking conditions and i fell even though i had my new mountain warehouse walking boots i still managed to fall (complaint has been forwaded to mountain warehouse ) i looked to my left and noticed robertto had a cheeky little smirk on his face i was already disappointed with him but this just tipped me over the edge (literally) and even worse it was the gorgeous jonathan who struggled to pick i knew myself that i shouldn't have had that extra croissant this morning. Overall, i do wish to visit again and maybe making to the destination this time as due to severe injury i couldn't complete my pilgrimage. Auvoir!
7. Harry's Basilica and Riverbank Private Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 47 reviews
This is an English Language Tour. Visiting Toulouse? Want to know what there is to do, to see? These are the questions I'll answer for you on this Tour. Salted with history and peppered with anecdotes, taking this Tour will not only make you feel like you posses a figurative "Menu" of what Toulouse has to offer, but that you have already seen the sights and enjoyed a tasty first course. This is an afternoon Tour but the Tour itself is the same as the Free Tour I give on alternating mornings and carries the same name. Unlike the Free Tour this Tour has been created for people who don't like the large crowds that can sometimes accompany Free Tours. On this Tour places are limited to a maximum of 15.
Inclusions: I make sure I've got some water and cups for the guests as it can get hot in Toulouse.
Exclusions: Wet weather gear!
Reviewed By JP L
We were lucky to visit Toulouse with Harry. He knows so much about the city and the history of it. Definitely recommand it!
8. Albi, Cordes and Gaillac Day Tour from Toulouse
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Visit Albi, one of the most beautiful cities in the southwestern part of France. The town houses one of the most outstanding Gothic Cathedrals of France & also possesses the largest Toulouse-Lautrec collection set in a brand new museum. Then reach Cordes sur Ciel a beautiful medieval hilltop village with more than 120 Gothic homes. End the day with a wine tasting session in Gaillac.
Inclusions: Pick up and return at hotel if possible, Services of an English speaking driver, 8 hours tour
Exclusions: Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions, Personal insurance and expenses, Meals and drinks, Gratuities, Wine tasting fees (10 € to 15 € per person per winery)
Reviewed By Taveaholic
We went on a wine tour in Bordeaux organized by this company & the wineries & chateaux were incredible & the guides first class.We had Ellen for a day & a half on 2 private tours & Rudolph & Julie on regular tours. All the guides were compassionate & knowledgable individuals.I have a bad knee & they ensured I had a chair available to sit down & minimum walking.This company has passionate committed guides with knowledge who have a heart. Pls choose them.U will live their tours. Sharmini Szymanski
9. Bordeaux Segway Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 38 reviews
Explore Bordeaux in style and discover top attractions such as Place des Quinconces, Rue Sainte-Catherine, Place de la Comédie and Bordeaux Cathedral on this 1-hour Segway tour. Following a guide, glide along the banks of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Garonne River and through the bustling city center. Visit historic monuments, cruise around grand squares and veer down shopping and dining streets thriving with visitors and Bordeaux locals alike. Your group size is limited to nine people to ensure a personalized experience.
Inclusions: Local guide, Use of Segway and helmet, Poncho (in case of rain)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Mamuthlar
We had a 2 bridge tour, what is very simple. We advise next users to ask for more site seeing points.
10. Carcassonne Half DayTour from Toulouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Carcassonne looks like a fairy-tale medieval city. Bathed in late-afternoon sunshine and highlighted by dark clouds, La Cité, as the old walled city is known, is truly breathtaking. The visit of the Basilica with its outstanding stained-glass windows is a must.
Inclusions: Pick up and return at hotel if possible, Services of an English speaking driver, Transportation in a minivan, 4 hours tour
Exclusions: Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions, Personal insurance and expenses, Meals and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Taveaholic
We went on a wine tour in Bordeaux organized by this company & the wineries & chateaux were incredible & the guides first class.We had Ellen for a day & a half on 2 private tours & Rudolph & Julie on regular tours. All the guides were compassionate & knowledgable individuals.I have a bad knee & they ensured I had a chair available to sit down & minimum walking.This company has passionate committed guides with knowledge who have a heart. Pls choose them.U will live their tours. Sharmini Szymanski
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