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Toulouse: Private Guided Walking Tour of the City’s History

By Cognosimo
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$297 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the epic history of Toulouse on a guided walking tour with a private guide. Learn about the city’s Roman origins, its role in the Visigothic Kingdom, and its golden age as a commercial centre. Uncover the city’s transformation from a Gallic settlement to a significant Roman outpost and its later status as the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom. Marvel at ancient churches, including Saint-Sernin and Saint-Étienne, while learning about the impact of Christianity and the 12th-century political autonomy that shaped Toulouse’s medieval influence. Explore the city’s role during the Albigensian Crusade and the establishment of the University of Toulouse, finishing at Place du Salin to reflect on Toulouse’s rich legacy.

-Discover the epic history of Toulouse on a guided walking tour

  • Learn about the city’s Roman origins and its role in the Visigothic Kingdom
  • Explore the city’s medieval commune and the iconic Capitole
  • Hear about the city’s golden age and its trade in pastel

Activity location

  • Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse
    • 7 Place Saint-Sernin
    • 31000, Toulouse, Occitanie, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse
    • 7 Place Saint-Sernin
    • 31000, Toulouse, Occitanie, France

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Historical Tour of Toulouse From Gallic Roots to Golden Age

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$296.58 x 1 AdultNZ$296.58
Total
Price is NZ$296.58
Until Sat, 20 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live-tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Toulouse (Pass by)

Meet your guide at the Basilique Saint-Sernin and set off on a journey through Toulouse’s rich history. Learn how the city evolved from a Gallic settlement to a Roman outpost, and later became the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom. Hear how Christianity shaped the city’s landscape, with major churches and monasteries like Saint-Sernin and Saint-Étienne. Discover how Toulouse gained political autonomy in the 12th century, becoming a powerful medieval commune. Explore the city’s role in the Albigensian Crusade and the founding of the University of Toulouse. Learn about the city’s golden age in the 15th and 16th centuries, driven by the trade in pastel, a dye-producing plant. See the magnificent townhouses, or hôtels particuliers, commissioned by wealthy merchants, Capitouls, and magistrates. End your tour at Place du Salin, where you can reflect on the city’s history and its enduring legacy. Discover the epic history of Toulouse on a guided walking tour!

Location

Activity location

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    Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse
    • 7 Place Saint-Sernin
    • 31000, Toulouse, Occitanie, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse
    • 7 Place Saint-Sernin
    • 31000, Toulouse, Occitanie, France

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