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Historical Tour of Toulouse From Gallic Roots to Golden Age
Place Saint-Sernin
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Hebrew
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Hebrew
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live-tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse
The guide will be wearing an ID indicating his name.
Return
Place du Salin
The square "Place du Salin" where we end the tour is located in the city center, close to public transportation options.
Historical Tour of Toulouse From Gallic Roots to Golden Age
Place Saint-Sernin
About
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...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Hebrew
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Hebrew
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live-tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse
The guide will be wearing an ID indicating his name.
Return
Place du Salin
The square "Place du Salin" where we end the tour is located in the city center, close to public transportation options.
Itinerary
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Toulouse
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!
