Carcassonne Center Tours
Half day tour to Lastours Castles. Private tour from Carcassonne and around.
Half day tour to Lastours Castles. Private tour from Carcassonne and around.
By Olivia Gotti
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It is the Perfect tour for nature and heritage lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape and I will tell you more about the Cathars…
This tour require a good physical condition, and good walking shoes. Accessible to any person with a good physical condition able to hike.
I can lend 4 walking sticks.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private guide and driver
- Entry/Admission - Chateaux de Lastours
What's not included- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Soda/Pop
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- 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.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Salvaza Airport, Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- canal du midi
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 113243P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 113243P6
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$363.60
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Itinerary
- 1Discover the Lastours Castles, breathtaking views from the belvédère, then we hike through the vallée 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 Grésilhou rivers. After a 25-minute climb along the exposed hillside, you will explore the inside of each of the four ruined castles. Climbing up a spiral stone staircase you can peer through ancient arrow slits and ceiling gaps — nicknamed murder holes — through which defenders dropped rocks and poured boiling liquids. The site was classified as an historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture in 1905 and archaeological digs are still in progress. These four castles constitute one single entity, even though they are four separate structures. The construction of each is different reflecting the range of alterations made to the castles.
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- nmilota0 contributionsAmazing Tour with a Fantastic Tour Guide!We took a 1/2 day and full day tour with Olivia, and both tours were amazing. For the 1/2 day tour, we did a walking tour of the Cité Médiévale Carcassonne with a trip to a local winery afterwards. Olivia's knowledge of the history and architecture of La Cité Médiévale was amazing, and gave us so much insight into how and why the city was built the way it is. She took the time to point out unique architectural features and told us some famous stories of the city. It enhanced our enjoyment so much to get the stories behind the incredible things we were seeing! She also gave us recommendations for things to do on our own later in the day, which was lovely! The next day, Olivia picked us up from our AirBnB, luggage in hand, and took us on a full day tour from Carcassonne to Albi and Cordes sur Ciel, and then dropped us off at our AirBnB in Toulouse at the end of the day. I cannot say enough about Olivia's knowledge of the local history and architecture, beyond just the cities we visited. She is absolutely amazing, and we learned so much about the Occitanie region. Equally important to her knowledge of the area, was the connection we made with her. We felt completely comfortable with Olivia from the first moment we met her. We chatted easily with her during our drives between stops and never felt awkward or uncomfortable with her. She also knew the spots to stop and get great photos! If you're considering a private tour in the Occitanie region of France, I absolutely recommend that you connect with Olivia. You won't regret it. It was worth every Euro we spent, to have our enjoyment of these beautiful places enhanced by her knowledge and expertise. She was simply amazing, and definitely a highlight of our trip!Written November 26, 2024
- Mike E0 contributionsTop notch tourOlivia was one of the most knowledgeable guides we have experienced in Europe. We learned a great deal about the castle and its history. The stop by the canal was also enjoyable. She shared some stories about its construction and usage over the centuries. While the cost was high, we thought it was a great value overall. Highly recommend her!Written November 23, 2024
- Vacationista70 contributionsPerfect blend of wineriesWe did the full day version of this wine tour with Olivia, and it was absolutely fantastic -- a highlight of our entire vacation. We enjoyed all the wineries she took us to, meeting the owners, and learning about the process. She picked the perfect places based on our communication in advance, and was a pleasure to spend time with all day. Lunch is not included in the price, but she made reservations at a beautiful restaurant in countryside. We loved everything!Written November 14, 2024
- F997HCcynthiag0 contributionsPERFECT tour and tour guide!I did a custom winery tour with friends, and Olivia is AMAZING!! I would recommend her to ANYone who wants a warm, friendly, funny, and knowledgeable tour guide! Olivia is top notch, and I can’t wait to have another excursion with her when I return to the Carcasonne/Toulouse area! Thank you, Olivia!!!Written July 15, 2024
- katywE3381NI0 contributionsFantastic Tour of Wineries!Olivia provided an AMAZING day-long tour of wineries for my group. She picked us up and drove us all over the region, providing helpful information and history throughout the tour. We visited multiple wineries and had a delicious lunch. She curated the day beautifully. The tour exceeded our expectations in every way!Written July 14, 2024
- sarahrB2472GM0 contributionsA great tour with a wonderful guideOlivia was lovely and remarkably insightful. The wineries we went to were great, but her conversation and knowledge enhanced my understanding of everything. 100% recommend! Just delightful!Written July 14, 2024
- michaelsU5231AV0 contributionsThe best tour experience of Carcasonne!Incredibly knowledgeable of the region and the friendliest tour guide. Highly recommended to anyone interested in learning about the area. Willing to customize the tour to accommodate any interests. It was such a treat getting to spend the day with her, you can tell she loves what she does. Worth every penny and planning on using her services for any future tours in the region.Written May 10, 2024
- Michael S0 contributionsGuided tour of CarcassonneCarcassonne is unmissable and Remi was a great guide . Would definitely recommend this trip . Make sure you see the castle and walk the ramparts .Written May 7, 2024
- amywmorris0 contributionsA Wonderful Day!Our last day in France could not have been better. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Olivia on our tour from Toulouse to Carcassonne. We enjoyed a fascinating stop to see a canal and locks built hundreds of years ago, a wonderful tour and tasting at a beautiful winery followed by an amazing lunch at a different winery. But the highlight of our day was the tour at Carcassonne. Olivia’s passion and knowledge were quite evident and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. I would highly recommend a tour with Olivia. She is knowledgeable, personable and simply a joy to spend the day with while exploring in the South of France!Written May 1, 2024
- DCS19610 contributionsA wonderful experienceWe had a very informative tour with Olivia. The wind was fierce, but that did not detract from our experience. We are from Australia, and never have we encountered buildings so ancient with so much history.Written April 8, 2024
- 688robynw0 contributionsAmazing experience!We spent three fabulous days touring with Olivia. Her knowledge is only surpassed by her pleasant disposition. I highly recommend her for tailored private tours!Written October 1, 2023
- bluesox190 contributionsGreat outingMy parents and I took this tour. Marina was a great guide, knowledgeable and patient since we had to take a slower pace because of my parents. They especially love Albi and the Cathedral. Cordes sur Ciel was beautiful, but it may have been too much walking for my parents by the end of the day. The driver dropped us off as far up as he could but by the end of the day it may have been too much for my parents.Written September 14, 2023
- bluesox190 contributionsGreat outingMy older parents and I took this tour with Olivia. She was knowledgeable and patient with us since we had to take a slower pace for my parents. Liz at the winery was interesting and helpful and the wine excellent. We chose a smaller winery to tour. Carcassonne was fascinating. I would love to go back and spend more time there.Written September 14, 2023
- bethannek20220 contributionsThis is an excellent tour of Albi and Cordes Sur Ciel, and Olivia is a wonderful guide. Highly recommended!This is a wonderful tour of Albi snd Cordes Sur Ciel. Olivia is a great tour guide and took our needs into account for us to thoroughly enjoy the day. Highly recommended!Written May 29, 2023
- malcolmb2670 contributionsBrilliant and Stunning!!!This was a Brilliant Tour from start to finish and I very strongly recommend it to anyone who has a love of Stunning Castles, Beautiful Countryside and Excellent French Food! Olivia was a superb and caring guide throughout and was not only highly knowledgeable about the local history but also used an energetic and wonderfully easy-to-understand presentational style when telling us all about it. A truly wonderful day...Thank You Olivia!!!Written May 26, 2023
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