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Toulouse: City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Audio Guide

Toulouse: City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Audio Guide

Experience a new way to see Toulouse aboard a convenient, open-topped minibus. See the city's most famous attractions and historic monuments from a different perspective. Pass the landmark attractions of the “Ville Rose” and hear anecdotes about the city from the audio guide (available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese). Journey through the old town and admire the main churches of the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Toulouse (Toulouse Cathedral) and Basilica of Saint-Sernin. Pass the Renaissance façade of the Hôtel d'Assézat, where the art gallery of the Bemberg Foundation contains a stunning collection of 19th and 20th-century French paintings. Go to the banks of the River Garonne and Canal du Midi to discover a link between the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Along the way, marvel at the typical pink terracotta bricks of much of the city.

Sea kayak tour: Sète, the French pearl of the Mediterranean

Sea kayak tour: Sète, the French pearl of the Mediterranean

KayakMed has existed for 16 years and has become a reference in sea kayaking. Our team is made up of experienced instructors who have worked with us for a long time and truly love sharing their passion with our clients, with professionalism and always in a good mood! After a short briefing, you'll start on a single or double sit-on-top sea-kayak with your guide for this amazing trip. Cliffs, secret places and small marine caves of Sète's Corniche! Your instructor will also tell you about the history and heritage of Sète: antiquity, Canal du Midi, fishing, jousting... And all this while gliding quietly over the blue of the Mediterranean!

Toulouse: City Card (with transport)

Toulouse: City Card (with transport)

Enjoy free entry to museums and monuments in Toulouse city center, and benefit from a host of other offers by participating partners with a Toulouse City Card. Get around and about stress-free on the local public transport, including the metro, trams, bus network with your 10 trips ticket. If you purchase the transport option, your 10 free trips can be made without any time limit. In a single trip you may use up to 3 different services within a period of 1 hour from the first validation. Benefit from additional discounts at many of the city's top tourist sites and in a number of shops. Cruise along the Garonne River or the Canal du Midi with Bateaux Toulousains, or get a different perspective from the Tourist Train. The personalised card is available during 3 days and must be presented it upon entry at all partner sites to take advantage of the included offer. • Toulouse Museum and gardens - Free • Musée des Abattoirs - Free • Musée des Augustins - Free • Musée Saint-Raymond - Free • Musée Paul-Dupuy - Free • Musée du Vieux-Toulouse - Free • Le Château d'Eau - Free • Muséum du Pastel (Terre de Pastel) - Free • Quai des Savoirs - Free • Musée des Augustins - Free • Le Castelet - Free I calculate my savings : https://otipass.net/ot/front/toulouse/economies-realisees

Toulouse panorama, electric bike ride and cable car

Toulouse panorama, electric bike ride and cable car

A varied and captivating itinerary on an electric bike, you'll take part in a guided tour that starts in the historic center of Toulouse, along the banks of the Garonne. Start your adventure along the banks of the Garonne. You'll discover iconic sites such as the old port of La Daurade, the charming Place Saint-Pierre, the Bazacle ford, the Pont Neuf and the Prairie des Filtres. Each stop is an opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of these places, with anecdotes shared by your guide. Suspended walkways to the Ile du Ramier Be amazed as you cross the two new suspended footbridges linking the banks of the Garonne to the Ile du Ramier. A moment suspended above the water, offering a breathtaking view of the quays and surrounding natural areas. A unique aerial experience with Téléo Your ride continues south along the banks of the Garonne to Toulouse's new urban cable car, Téléo. Climb aboard for an exceptional experience: panoramic views of the Garonne, Pech-David, the Pyrenees and the whole of Toulouse await you. Back to the city center via the Canal du Midi After this original crossing, join the majestic Canal du Midi for a peaceful final stop. You'll cruise along this UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by plane trees and a bucolic atmosphere, before returning to the heart of Toulouse.

Toulouse: Guided Food Tour with Full Meal and Drinks

Toulouse: Guided Food Tour with Full Meal and Drinks

Toulouse is one of the most beautiful cities in France. With its particular architecture, Toulouse is also known as The Pink city. Our Food Tour will introduce you to this town and to the typical South Western dishes. You’ll get to see the most central parts of the city, the one you can’t miss, but you’ll also get more secret tips from a local guide. Here's an insight of our possible tastings: - Foie gras, a luxury product typical of the area. - The gastronomical symbol of the region : the famous aligot sausage with a glass of South Western wine, since the region is famous for its numerous vineyards. - Have a taste of different types of cheese from the region. - Violet-based products, as violet is one of the culinary specialties of Toulouse. - A chocolate tasting in a traditional chocolaterie in town Tastings may vary according to the season.

Immerse in Toulouse in the 18th century

Immerse in Toulouse in the 18th century

Immerse yourself in the 13th century and explore the city of Carcassonne, a medieval gem. Meet Guilhem, a 13th-century master builder, alive and captivating, embodied by a professional and passionate professional guide. Son of Pierre the builder, one of King Louis IX's engineers, and an Occitan mother, Guilhem will introduce you to the city of Carcassonne in an informative and entertaining way. The tour will lead you through the medieval city of Carcassonne, marked by the extensive construction work of the 13th century. You will discover the daily life and tools of a builder of the era, and delve into the history of Catharism through Guilhem's perspective. Points of interest such as the Narbonne Gate, the lices (outer walls), the moat of the Comtal Castle, and the exterior of the Basilica are sure to pique your curiosity. This tour is more than just a simple historical stroll, it's a plunge into the past where anecdotes rub shoulders with History, in a fun and interactive setting. Perfect for adults and children of all ages, let yourself be carried away by Guilhem's energy for a tour enriched with historical objects, full of discoveries and surprises.

From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting

From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting

In the morning we stop on the way at Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi « Grand Bassin » and the St Roch lock, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then we depart for a wine tour. You will discover a charming winerie. You will meet with a dedicated wine grower and oenologist, learn their different production methods and taste excellent wines! Lunch in a local restaurant In the afternoon we visit the Cité de Carcassonne Unesco World Heritage listed walled city. A medieval fortress settlement with a history that exceeds two and a half thousand years with picturesque fortifications, over 3 km of walls with 52 towers. La Cité is a stunning and unique place to visit. Strolling through the medieval village with its tiny and twisted alleys The medieval charm and detail of this ancient city transports you back in time and impresses you at every corner. Keep your eyes peeled as you meander through the alleys!

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It was a great trip! The guides adapted the tour to the weather conditions. Since it was very windy, we also stopped at the beach so we could rest for a bit. Overall, it was a very nice tour.

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Activity to do because it gives you a nice overview of the city without having to run around everywhere. For us it's a nice surprise, very interesting.

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Beautiful comfortable bus! Audio guide in Russian, I would like it in Ukrainian too. Interesting and informative!

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Sylvain the guide was so friendly and made the trip special with his knowledge of the area!

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language selection on audio. the seating was quite cramped.