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City exploration game
Medieval Carcassonne: Ghosts of The Citadel
4.34Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 78 min 2.2 km Carcassonne App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover wonderful spots and local stories in Carcassonne.
Bit by bit, you will get a feeling of the medieval French atmosphere while exploring the city outside the walls and the bustling streets within the fascinating citadel.
Are you up for an adventure in Carcassonne?
Bit by bit, you will get a feeling of the medieval French atmosphere while exploring the city outside the walls and the bustling streets within the fascinating citadel.
Are you up for an adventure in Carcassonne?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and friends drawn to the darker side of the medieval Cité can follow ghost stories past a haunted house and the Museum of the Inquisition, with puzzles at Château Comtal, Porte Narbonnaise and Porte de l'Aude. It is a 2.2 km loop of about 80 minutes, played at your own pace. If slopes and uneven ground are hard for you, or your children scare easily, choose a gentler walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Find out about the medieval persecutions that took place in the city.
Discover the ex-prominent religion of Carcassonne.
Meet the lady that inspired the name of the cité.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Carcassonne
A · Start
8 Sq. Gambetta, 11000 Carcassonne, France
B · Finish
1 Pl. Saint-Jean, 11000 Carcassonne, France
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a ghost tour in Carcassonne I can do on my own?
Yes. This self-guided walk is themed on horror and haunts. Your phone leads you from Square Gambetta up to the Cité, past a haunted house and the Museum of the Inquisition, telling the story of each place and setting a puzzle there. There is no guide and no fixed start time.
Is there a jeu de piste or clue-following city game in Carcassonne?
This quest works like a jeu de piste: you follow clues from place to place and solve a puzzle at each stop using what is in front of you. The route covers streets outside the walls and inside the citadel, including Porte Narbonnaise, Château Comtal and Eglise Saint-Gimer.
Is this a good thing to do in Carcassonne at Halloween?
With ghost stories, a haunted house and the Inquisition among its themes, it suits the Halloween mood well. You can start whenever you like, so it fits around other plans, and you can pause and continue later. It is a walk through the streets, so dress for the weather.
Is it suitable for children?
The stories lean dark, covering ghosts, haunted places and the Inquisition, so it suits older children and teens who enjoy spooky tales more than young ones. The 2.2 km route also has varied terrain and changes in elevation, which can tire small legs.
Where does it start, how long does it take, and do we need to book?
It starts and ends at Square Gambetta. The loop is 2.2 km and takes about 80 minutes, and you can pause and pick it up later. There is no time slot to book, and one ticket covers your whole group.
What’s this quest about?
It’s like stepping back to the Middle Ages. You’ll wander the old citadel, follow spooky clues, and hear legends about knights and ghosts that once haunted these walls.
Is it scary?
It’s more fun-spooky than horror. Think mysterious stories and eerie corners, not jump scares. Perfect if you love history with a little chill.
Is it kid-friendly?
Older kids and teens will love the mystery and medieval setting. It might be a bit much for very young children after dark, but daytime is perfect for families.
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A self-guided ghost-story route through Carcassonne
Medieval Carcassonne: Ghosts of The Citadel is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Carcassonne rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at Square Gambetta and finishes at Château Comtal over 2.2 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 78 min; 2.2 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch.
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Check the starting point, duration, available languages, recommended age and access details on the quest page. These are app-guided games, not tickets to a scheduled Halloween event.
