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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 who like the darker side of the medieval Cité get a two-hour walk of ghost stories and puzzles. It runs from Square Gambetta up through the city gates to the Museum of the Inquisition, a haunted house and the Château Comtal, and starts whenever suits you. Skip it if you need level ground, since the 2.2 km route climbs over uneven terrain, or if you want a live guide to answer questions.
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 way to explore the ghost stories of Carcassonne?
Yes. This self-guided walk is built around horror and haunts. It tells the darker stories of Carcassonne at each stop, including the Museum of the Inquisition and a haunted house inside the Cité, and finishes at the Château Comtal. Your phone leads the way and sets a puzzle at every place.
Is there a self-guided clue game (jeu de piste) in Carcassonne?
Yes. You follow clues on your phone from place to place, hear the story of each spot and solve a puzzle based on what is in front of you. The route covers the town outside the walls before entering the citadel through the Porte de l'Aude and the Porte Narbonnaise.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at Square Gambetta and finishes at the Château Comtal, so it does not return to the start. The route is about 2.2 km, and most players take around two hours including walking and puzzles. Expect varied terrain and climbs as you head up into the Cité.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends or a couple can follow the clues on one phone and solve the puzzles as a team. There is no group to join and no guide, so you set your own pace along the route.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No set time is needed. You can start whenever you like, unlike a guided evening tour at a fixed hour. You can also pause partway, for a meal or a rest in the Cité, and continue the walk later from where you stopped.
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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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.
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