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Historical Tour of Toulouse From Gallic Roots to Golden Age

By Cognosimo
Free cancellation available
Price is €149 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 captivating history of Toulouse on a guided walking tour that begins at the stunning Basilique Saint-Sernin. 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.

  • Guided walking tour starting at Basilique Saint-Sernin
  • Learn about the historical evolution of Toulouse from Gallic to Roman times
  • Discover key landmarks, including major churches and townhouses
  • Conclude at Place du Salin and absorb the city’s historical significance

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
€149.00 x 1 Adult€149.00
Total
Price is €149.00
Until Mon, 18 May

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
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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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