Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie

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.

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

• 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

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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!

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)

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

This is the perfect tour for a city break. Toulouse is a wonderfull and vibrant city. This is the best way to discover the city in a short time with a local and guide. Easy walk 2 hours

Inclusions: Private guide

Exclusions: Personal spendings

At Toulouse Bike Tour by Avélo31, we offer guided tours of Toulouse by bike, an ideal way to discover the pink city, its architecture, its history and the lifestyle of Toulouse. All the circuits are done on our bicycles, adapted and equipped with a comfortable saddle, in the company of our qualified professional guide.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle

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As a private tour guide I have a privilege to work with people who travel at their own pace. Most of them come to France to expand their knowledge about the country history and culture but also to relax and to have a good time. My walking tour is designed to create for my clients a relaxed atmosphere that makes them feel at ease in a foreign culture. My goal is not only to show them the important monuments and landmarks but also to share with them my love for France, its culture and its people. While striving to offer my clients a good service, I try to make their stay in Toulouse enjoyable and unforgettable.

Inclusions: Private tour guide

Exclusions: Snacks, Private transportation

Through the iconic sites of Toulouse, we offer you the opportunity to explore the history of the Rose City and discover its cultural richness. Between power and magnificence, discover the jewels that make the Cité Mondine’s international reputation. Open the doors of Occitan culture with your private guide! You will appreciate the charming historical sites that you will come across during your strolls, such as the Basilica of Saint Sernin, the historic Capitoline Square, the Hotel d'Assezat, the Victor Hugo Market, and the Rue Saint Rome.

Inclusions: Services of a local expert guide during a private walking tour in the city of Toulouse

Exclusions: Any entrance ticket and transportation - tips - food and beverages - amenities