15 Tours in Toulouse to Build a Day Around

1.Carcassonne Day Trip by Coach with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 580 reviews · 1 day · from $35Our pick

Travel from Toulouse to Carcassonne by coach, arriving close to the medieval city walls. You get several hours to visit Château Comtal, walk the ramparts, see Saint Nazaire Basilica, eat lunch, and browse the old streets at your own pace. A downloadable Henri Trip audioguide is available in French, English, and Spanish, though this is transport with free time rather than a fully guided tour.

“It was a great day trip from Toulouse. The bus was on time and comfortable, and Carcassone was a lovely place to visit. We really enjoyed the Chateau and Ramparts, and just walking around the old streets. We also enjoyed a delicious and very reasonably priced lunch in a restaurant with a shady courtyard.”

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2.Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Join chef Alejandro, also called Alex, for a four-hour English-language walk through central Toulouse. At seven landmarks, he serves fresh sweet and savory bites tied to local history, including Toulouse sausage, cheese and wine, pastries, charcuterie, and a famed regional cake. Expect plenty of standing and walking, with no seating.

“Alex was incredible! I do a lot of food tours, usually one in every new city I visit, and this was the best one I’ve ever done. Absolutely wonderful!”

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3.Albi and Cordes/Ciel Day Trip with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 486 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Travel from Toulouse to Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel by coach, exploring both towns independently. You’ll have about four hours in Albi for Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, lunch, and old streets, followed by two and a half hours in hilltop Cordes. Download the French, English, or Spanish audio guide before departure.

“There is no guide; however you can click on the image provided on the pamphlet & follow along on your own. Truly easy to do on your own. The bus was very comfortable & the ride easy. Loved the cities visited.”

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4.Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Meet your English-speaking guide at Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson for a three-and-a-half-hour food walk through Victor Hugo Market. Guides such as Danielle, Ally, Teana, Jessica, and Alejandro introduce local vendors, explain French food customs, and gather cheese, charcuterie, foie gras, bread, sweets, and wine for a generous final tasting.

“Obviously making it to the wonderful cheese and wine tasting at the end of the tour was the highlight, but the journey to get there was full of great knowledge, sights, and tastes. Touring the Marche Victor Hugo with Jessica is a fantastic way to kick off a visit to Toulouse. Jessica moved from the US to France years ago and it is apparent she has immersed herself into the community flawlessly, as every stop we made she was very well received and this in turn made the tour-goers very comfortable around the Marche; which otherwise for us would have been a little daunting. As someone who has been around…”

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5.Lourdes: Sanctuary Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Walk through Lourdes with a French, English, or Spanish-speaking guide such as Joseph, Josef, Veronica, or Veronique. You’ll visit the Grotto of the apparitions, the Rosary Basilica, Crypt, and other sanctuary sites, with time for prayer and reflection. The tour lasts two hours and suits first-time visitors who want context and orientation.

“Veronique was excellent, she was very informative, sharing the information about Lourdes, answering all our questions, very attentive and helpful - offered to take photos for the respective groups”

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6.Half-day sailing on the Gave de Pau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about three hours on the Gave de Pau from Villelongue, choosing a raft, mini-raft, canoe, or kayak. Tom and his team provide safety guidance and steer you through rapids suited to your craft. Spring brings fast, snowmelt-fed water; summer offers a gentler run. Bring swimwear, a towel, and closed shoes.

“Very good morning rafting, stopped off for Tea half way through to warm up which was nice! Had a great time!”

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7.Electric Tuk-Tuk Tour with Photo Stops and Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 1 hour

Ride through Toulouse in a private electric tuk-tuk for up to four people. Your driver-guide uses audio commentary and music while taking you past the Capitole, Saint-Sernin, the Garonne, Pont Neuf, the Canal du Midi, and more. Short photo stops help you get oriented, though one hour leaves little time at each place.

“This was a great way to see the sights in the centre of Toulouse. Highly recommended !”

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8.Carcassonne During World War 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Join Paul on a 2-hour, 15-minute English walking tour through Carcassonne’s wartime streets. Using period photographs, local stories, and key sites, he explains occupation, Vichy rule, resistance, collaboration, rationing, the S.T.O., liberation, and post-war purges. The walk starts at Brasserie à 4 Temps and ends at the Resistance memorial at Square Gambetta.

“Paul was great. Best compliment I can give him was that it felt like spending time with Michael Wood!!”

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9.From Lourdes: Gavarnie and Pont d’Espagne Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Spend a full day in the Pyrenees with guide Stefan, visiting Pont d’Espagne, Cauterets, and the Cirque de Gavarnie. Expect mountain roads, waterfalls, two walks, free time for lunch, and an optional chairlift to Lake Gaube. The pace suits reasonably fit walkers, but warm clothes and sturdy shoes are essential.

“It was a great day, very well organised with a good balance of activities and travel. The two main locations were stunning and Stefan was an excellent guide.”

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10.Guided Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · from $71

Walk Toulouse’s city center with a local guide and stop for generous tastings of regional foods, including cheese, charcuterie, and sweets. Guides such as Lea, Sabina, Julien, and Morgane add food background and city stories along the way. The group is limited to eight, with vegetarian alternatives available.

“Lea was friendly and informative and gave us a good insight into the lovely food of Toulouse”

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11.Lourdes, Guided Walking Tour in the Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about two hours walking through the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the grotto linked to Saint Bernadette, hear about the apparitions and healing traditions, and have time for prayer. Guides have included Joseph, Veronique, Veronica, and Aurelion, so the quality can vary.

“Our guide Joseph was knowledgeable, and easy to understand. The tour was small, only four of us, and he managed to make each one of us feel special! I learned so much more than I could have ever learned on my own.”

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12.Private Guided Tour of the Medieval Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $235

Walk Carcassonne’s UNESCO-listed Cité with a private guide in English, French, Italian, or Spanish. The 2-hour tour covers the streets and fortifications; the 3-hour option adds Château Comtal and the ramparts. Guides such as Morgan, Gwen, Amelie, and Jacqueline bring clear history, politics, legends, and humor to the visit.

“It was an amazing experience! Our guide, Morgan, was extremely knowledgeable and a fascinating storyteller. I learned so much in only two hours! 📚🤓 #AmazingExperience #KnowledgeableGuide #FascinatingStoryteller”

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13.Languedoc: Tour and Tasting at Domaine de Baronarques

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

Spend an hour at Domaine de Baronarques near Limoux, touring the vat house, vineyard, barrel cellar, and 19th-century château. Guides such as Flore and Jacky have led informative visits in French or English. Finish with three wines: Grand Vin Rouge, La Capitalle de Baronarques, and Grand Vin Blanc.

“excellent, with our guide telling us about the history of the property as well as the wine producing process.”

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14.Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Walk Toulouse with trained chef Alejandro, who connects local food to the city’s past at places such as Hôtel d’Assézat, Place du Capitole, Victor Hugo Market, and Saint-Sernin Basilica. Expect six or seven tastings, including Toulouse sausage, Porc Noir de Bigorre charcuterie, local cheese, wine, and a 2,000-year-old pastry.

“One of the best tours I’ve been on. The combination of food and history was very well put together and our guide was knowledgeable and fun. I would definitely recommend it.”

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15.Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)

Walk Carcassonne’s fortified Cité with a private licensed guide. In about 90 to 100 minutes, you’ll explore the walls, castle exterior, basilica, and medieval lanes while hearing stories about Cathars, defense, architecture, and local legends. Julien, Lydia, Anna, or another guide may lead your group. Castle museum entry costs extra.

“Our guide, Julian, was very knowledgeable and a great guide. We would highly recommend him to anyone.”

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