Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts | Official Tickets

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The castle and walls of Carcassonne are part of one of the best-preserved medieval citadels in Europe. Immerse yourself in its fascinating history when you reserve this ticket.

Details

Included

Fast track ticket to the castle and ramparts of Carcasonne

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Information in accessible formats. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Cancellations

Please remember that these activities are non-refundable.

Carcassonne Private Tour

Free cancellation

Carcassonne Guided Tour

Meeting point

1, Rue Violet-le-Duc.

Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 24,683 Travelers·1,746 reviews

July 23, 2026
Hector
Spain
The ticket service for visiting Carcassonne Castle and its walls seemed perfectly adequate. I appreciated receiving a reminder with the address and ti...
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Oscar
Spain
Fantastic! No queues, cheaper than buying tickets there, and even though it was a strong wind, the weather was perfect for visiting the castle and wal...
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March 19, 2026
Juan Antonio
Barcelona, Spain
We really enjoyed the visit and the information provided by the very friendly reception and ticket office staff. We ate at a restaurant in the area an...
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October 12, 2026
Francisco Javier
Sant Adrià De Besòs, Spain
Very good, we enjoyed the tour of the walls
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Raquel
Terrassa, Spain
The castle and the views from the walls are truly wonderful.
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September 25, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Everything was great except for the entrance; they couldn't read the barcode on either the printed paper or the mobile phone. They still let us in, bu...
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September 19, 2026
Anónimo
Huesca, Spain
Everything perfect
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September 10, 2026
Celia
Málaga, Spain
I arrived and went straight in, while there was a long queue at the ticket booths. I was right to book in advance.
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September 9, 2026
Inmaculada Jimenez
Bilbao, Spain
Wonderful, the surroundings and the castle are spectacular.
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September 7, 2026
Jose Carrasco Romero
Spain
Everything was great, it's a magical place
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The castle and walls of Carcassonne are part of one of the best-preserved medieval citadels in Europe. Immerse yourself in its fascinating history when you reserve this ticket.

Why Visit the Carcassonne Castle?

The legendary, impenetrable fortress of Carcassonne was the scene of fierce confrontations between the French and Aragonese in their struggle to control this strategic area during the Middle Ages.

Your ticket to this historic fortress allows you to visit the Romanesque Chapel of the Bastion, the Machicolations (galleries from which projectiles and other weapons were dropped on enemies), and the Barbican, a defensive gateway above the moat.

The entrance also includes access to the citadel's ramparts. You can take a stroll, at your own pace, around the walled perimeter of the medieval city, exploring the different towers and battlements of the enclosure. From the top, you'll also enjoy extraordinary views of the Aude river valley.

If you gaze down from the ramparts, you'll see the beautiful historical city center of Carcassonne, featuring the elegant Saint-Nazaire basilica and the majestic Narbonne Gate.

Opening Times

The opening times of Carcassonne Castle are as follows:

April 1 to September 30: from 11 am to 6:30 pm
October 1 to March 31: from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm

Please keep in mind that final admission is 45 minutes before closing time.

Special Opening Times

On December 24 and 31, the castle and walls will close at 4 pm.

Free Admission

Admission to the Castle and walls of Carcassonne is free for the following individuals:

Young people from the European Union between 18 and 25 years old.
Children under 18 years old, regardless of their nationality.

In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site’s ticket office and present a valid ID demonstrating your eligibility for a free ticket.

Admission is also free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month between January 1 and March 31, between November 1 and December 31, and the third weekend of September.

Other activities in Carcassonne

Carcassonne Private Tour Carcassonne Guided Tour

The castle and walls of Carcassonne are part of one of the best-preserved medieval citadels in Europe. Immerse yourself in its fascinating history when you reserve this ticket.

Why Visit the Carcassonne Castle?

If you gaze down from the ramparts, you'll see the beautiful historical city center of Carcassonne, featuring the elegant Saint-Nazaire basilica and the majestic Narbonne Gate.

Opening Times

The opening times of Carcassonne Castle are as follows:

April 1 to September 30: from 11 am to 6:30 pm
October 1 to March 31: from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm

Please keep in mind that final admission is 45 minutes before closing time.

Special Opening Times

On December 24 and 31, the castle and walls will close at 4 pm.

Free Admission

Admission to the Castle and walls of Carcassonne is free for the following individuals:

Young people from the European Union between 18 and 25 years old.
Children under 18 years old, regardless of their nationality.

In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site’s ticket office and present a valid ID demonstrating your eligibility for a free ticket.

Admission is also free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month between January 1 and March 31, between November 1 and December 31, and the third weekend of September.

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