Carcassonne: Secrets of the Castle's Defense audio tour Carcassonne: Secrets of the Castle's Defense with mobile app
ID: GYG703404-O-1152089
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Embark on a journey through the formidable fortress of Carcassonne and uncover the secrets behind its impenetrable defense.
Discover the defensive ingenuity and rich history of Carcassonne Castle with a self-guided smartphone tour. Move through the castle’s storied walls at your leisure, stopping to immerse yourself in the fascinating tales and hidden features that draw you in.
Download the app and tour to your mobile device and access it even when offline. Follow an easy-to-follow map to guide you seamlessly from one location to the next. Pause to shop or enjoy a bite at one of the many quaint eateries.
Kick off your adventure at Porte Narbonnaise, walk along the Lices to discover the castle's defense mechanisms, and wrap up your tour with visits to the castle and the beautiful Basilique Saint Nazaire.
Enjoy captivating stories about the region's rulers and fun facts about the castle's name. As you explore, you'll learn about Carcassonne's rich history, spanning from its Roman beginnings to its medieval prominence.
When you need a break, simply pause and resume when you’re ready.
Highlights
- Carcassonne's full history, from the earliest human settlements to present day
- Gain an understanding of Carcassonne's fortification and why it was impregnable
- Know more about the gargoyles on the Gothic Basilica of St. Nazaire
- Explore at your own pace: self-guided audio tour app
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You will get a self-guided tour with a link to an app, a unique access code (1 per person), and instructions as per this schedule: advance bookings: 1 day before your tour; previous-day bookings: morning of your tour; same-day bookings: within 1 hour
• Download the tour on your device beforehand and use headphones for the best experience
• The tour follows a set route. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point
• The tour can be listened to any number of times at the location or at home for 1 year from purchase
This is a digital tour with no physical meeting point. Start the tour at your convenience from the designated starting point using your phone. You will need to download an app. Links and tour codes will be sent in a separate email with detailed instructions prior to your tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
