Top Midi-Pyrénées Historical Tours

At Toulouse Bike Tour by Le Petit Cyclo, we offer guided tours of Toulouse by bike, an ideal way to discover the pink city, its architecture, its history and the Toulouse way of life. All tours are done on our bikes, adapted and equipped with a comfortable saddle, in the company of our qualified professional guide.

See the pilgrim town of Lourdes more intimately, with your own private guide. Along with a tour of the town itself, this excursion also pays a visit to the Chateau Fort of Lourdes where a wealth of medieval history awaits. Hear the background story of Bernadette Soubrious and get cultural and historical insights, too, to take your visit to Lourdes to the next level. Note that any entry fees are extra.

Take a walk through the history of Lourdes with a private guide. Cutting out the impersonal feel of a large tour group, this private tour offers a more intimate way to see the highlights of the pilgrim town. You'll explore at a pace that suits you best, focus on the history that interests you most, and see the sites linked to Bernadette Soubirous and her apparitions of the Virgin Mary.

Perfect for first-time visitors to Toulouse, this introductory walking tour will bring the southern city’s beauty, architectural highlights, and history to life. Meet your guide in central Toulouse, and set off on foot. You’ll stroll along the Garonne River, will admire the UNESCO-listed Basilica of Saint-Sernin, will visit the Place du Capitole (the city’s grand main square), and more. As you go, your guide will share insider stories about Toulouse’s history.

A professional guide just for you and your tribe will tell you the story of the apparitions of the Virgin to the cave of Massabielle in 1858. An event that radically changed the destiny of this small mountain town. The visit will be adapted to your needs and therefore to children! your guide will describe the three basilicas built in the sanctuaries and, if you wish, we will dwell on the formidable history of the construction of Saint Pius X basilica, immense, atypical of which you will discover the magnificent gemstones. Finally, your guide will give you all the information concerning Lourdes water, swimming pools, candles, the Stations of the Cross, etc.

Discover the mid-Pyrenees region, just north of Toulouse on this full-day tour to St. Cirq Lapopie and the Pech Merle Cavern. With a private guide, see incredible prehistoric paintings from over 26,000 years ago in the Pech Merle Cavern. Then, visit the medieval village of Saint-Cirq Lapopie which overlooks the Lot River for a little stroll.

Explore some of southwestern France’s picturesque towns and villages on a full day tour with wine tasting from Toulouse. See Albi’s Gothic cathedrals and visit the Toulouse-Lautrec museum in Albi, stop to admire the medieval hilltop village of Cordes sur Ciel, and then taste locally produced wines in Gaillac. This tour is ideal for visitors looking to get out of the city and learn more about France’s history and culture.

Explore Carcassonne on a two-hour walking tour. Leave the logistics hassle of driving to your driver, and delve into the city’s rich history on your guided tour starting with the medieval castle walls surrounding the old city. Learn about centuries of bloody history and battles for territory, and marvel at the long history of the Canal du Midi, a link to the Atlantic and the Mediterranean excavated in the 17th century. This tour is ideal for history buffs or anyone wanting to learn more about France's varied past.

If you’d like to know more about Toulouse, but loathe group tours, this app is the perfect solution: a mix of a tour, an escape game, and a treasure hunt, that works offline without an internet connection. Learn about the city’s history and the characters that shaped it as you follow clues from landmark to landmark, enjoying sights like Toulouse Cathedral, the Museum of Augustins, and the Hôtel d’Assézats palace.

Visit two of the prettiest old cities in the Toulouse area with this private tour. You'll start in Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its Southern Gothic cathedral. After lunch, you'll continue to Cordes sur Ciel, which features a resplendent mix of medieval battlements and 18th-century mansions, before returning to Toulouse.

Visit Europe’s largest walled city, Carcassonne, on a full-day excursion from Toulouse. With a private guide, drive towards Carcassonne, stopping in the village of Castelnaudary to admire the Canal du Midi, a feat of modern-day civil engineering. Then, head to the medieval village for a guided tour of the walled city. Your day concludes with wine tasting at a small vineyard before heading back to Toulouse.

Take a break from the bustling city streets of Toulouse and visit two of southern France’s most important landmarks. With a private guide, head to the Canal du Midi, a 17th-century canal that is considered to be a great accomplishment of civil engineering. Then, head to the medieval walled city of Carcassonne for a walk through its alleyways.

This 2 days tour with one night is a great opportunity to discover authentic places with a departure from Toulouse. Medieval ambiance guaranted. If you love the old stones and beautifull landscape and canyons, this tour is for you... This tour has some easy walk with some steep streets, you need good walking shoes, we can lend 4 walking sticks.

Through the iconic sites of Toulouse, we offer you the opportunity to explore the history of the Rose City and discover its cultural richness. Between power and magnificence, discover the jewels that make the Cité Mondine’s international reputation. Open the doors of Occitan culture with your private guide! You will appreciate the charming historical sites that you will come across during your strolls, such as the Basilica of Saint Sernin, the historic Capitoline Square, the Hotel d'Assezat, the Victor Hugo Market, and the Rue Saint Rome.

From the south, starting pedaling along the canal du midi, this bike tour will then lead you through St Aubin and Matabiau neighbourhood before joining the Twin Bridge area, the very end of the canal du midi. Up north you will ride along the wild the Garonne river banks and around Sesquière lake for a peaceful moment. The river will lead you back in the city center to wander around the former St Pierre harbour and la Daurade harbour, not to forget the magnificent Pont neuf (new bridge) and the enjoyable atmosphere along the quay. Water is the guiding thread of this tour, you will discover all the water circulation through the city’s network and how canals works with each other.

Take a deep dive into France’s medieval history and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Languedoc region on this week-long tour. Discover Cathar Country with your expert guide, writer, and historian James McDonald, visiting historic sites such as the Abbaye de Fontfroide, the Fortified City of Carcassonne, the UNESCO-listed city of Toulouse, and the Chateau de Termes.

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 will also enable you to discover 2 picturesque medieval villages. This tour require a good physical condition, and good walking shoes to be able to hike to Montségur castle. Accessible to any person with a good physical condition able to hike. I can lend 4 walking sticks.

This is the perfect tour for a city break. Toulouse is a wonderfull and vibrant city. This is the best way to discover the city in a short time with a local and guide. Easy walk 2 hours

Presenting you Toulouse, The Pink City of France. The city invites you to discover its 2000 years of history. You will be amazed by Place du Capitole, a big pink brick building built in the 11th century, or by the 16th century Pont Neuf. Stroll along the river Garonne and admire the UNESCO-listed Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse. The old elaborate architecture, narrow streets, small squares, and historic landmarks make Toulouse an incredible city. Explore the outstanding bridges, buildings, and statues of Toulouse. You will learn about: Midi-Pyrénées Roman rule Battle of Toulouse of 844 County of Toulouse Carolingian era Southern French Gothic Treaty of Paris Kingdom of France Declared a "royal city" Hundred Years' War Napoleonic Wars Nickname La Ville Rose

If you love medieval ambiance, old stones and old villages, this tour is for you. This is more a tour to stroll and admire old building and beautifull landscapes. You will go back in time with this off the beaten paths tour. This tour has some easy walk with some steep streets, you need good walking shoes, accessible to people who are used to walk. We can lend 4 walking sticks.

This private tour will allow you to discover in a few hours and very close to Lourdes, the history and culture of the Pyrenees as well as its magnificent landscapes and classified sites in the company of a professional guide. Forget the hassles and unforeseen events, the guide will ensure that this day of discovery is only relaxation and wonder and remains engraved in your memories.

Private sightseeing tour with an American driver-guide (Expatriate - in France since 1992) With over 28 years' experience driving in France, I provide safe transport and historical commentary with personal anecdotes about life in France as an American expatriate. My objective is to help you to maximize your time spent here in France - so that you will most comfortably enjoy all the beauty and history - that you return home filled with spectacular memories of a marvelous adventure. Please feel free to contact me with an additional questions.

Take this chance to enjoy a private walking tour of Toulouse. Enjoy this beautiful city located only 150 kilometres away from the Mediterranean Sea. Get to know the city known as the Pink City or La Ville Rose. There is much more to see than what you think at first point in Toulouse and let our private official tour guide take you on this private walking tour. Like all our private tours, the tour will start a centrally located meeting point. Being a walking tour, we can start at your hotel if it is walking distance. Here bellow is a brief example of an itinerary: - Stroll down the Garonne River - Basilique of Saint Sernin - Place du Capitol - Church of Les Jacobins - Hotel d’Assezat - Place de la Trinite - Quai de la Daurade - Église Notre Dame de La Dalbade - Hotel du Vieux Raisin - Cathedral St Etienne - Rue Saint Rome - Place Saint- George - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Toulouse, a gorgeous ancient city founded by the Romans, has a remarkably preserved old city centre. This self guided audio tour takes you to some of the ancient university buildings, as well as to the World Unesco Heritage church of St Sernin.Never destroyed by war, many medieval and Renaissance buildings still stand as do the picturesque twisting streets. Toulouse was a major stop on the pilgrimage route to Compostelle in the early Middle Ages and became a huge centre of learning at that time too. Then we go down to the river through the medieval quarter and spend time at the river and at a Renaissance palace. Toulouse also has an enormous amount of original and beautiful 19th-century architecture. We go to the Garonne River to find out where the Romans started it all, and to see the Renaissance bridge called the Pont Neuf.