Toulouse Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Toulouse tours and things to do in France’s pink-brick city: explore the UNESCO-worthy old town and Place du Capitole, dive into aviation history at the Aeroscopia museum, cycle the banks of the Garonne, and day-trip to the mighty walled city of Carcassonne. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Toulouse by interest
Whatever brings you to Toulouse — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Toulouse
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Place du Capitole
Pink-brick square.
Aeroscopia
Aviation museum.
Garonne Quays
Bike & river.
Carcassonne
Walled city.
Albi
Brick cathedral.
Victor Hugo Market
Food & wine.
Saint-Sernin
Romanesque basilica.
Toulouse
The Ville Rose.
Toulouse awayOld Town
Pink-brick Capitole.
Blagnac awayAeroscopia
Aviation museum.
Toulouse awayGaronne Bike Tour
River & canal.
1 hr awayCarcassonne
Walled city.
1 hr awayAlbi
Brick cathedral.
Toulouse awayFood & Wine
Cassoulet & markets.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Toulouse visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm, sunny and green — lovely.
Peak
Summer draws the most visitors.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and lively, ideal for the terraces.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Mild and quieter — a great time.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cool and calm, with fewer crowds.
Best overall
May, June and September for warm, mild days.
One day
The old town and Aeroscopia.
Two days
Add a Carcassonne day trip.
Three+ days
Add Albi and a food tour.
For history
The Capitole and Saint-Sernin.
For aviation
Aeroscopia and Airbus.
For day trips
Carcassonne and Albi.
On foot
The old town is compact and walkable.
By metro
A driverless metro links the centre and airport area.
By bike
Flat Toulouse is great for cycling the Garonne.
By train
Fast trains reach Carcassonne and Albi.
Where to stay
Stay near the Capitole in the old town.
Euro
France uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
Old town
See the Capitole square glow rose at sunset.
Aeroscopia
Add an Airbus factory visit if you can.
Food
Try cassoulet and the Victor Hugo market.
Carcassonne
Go early to beat the midday crowds.
Bike
The Canal du Midi towpath is a gentle ride.
Combos
Some day trips pair Carcassonne with the Canal du Midi.
Aeroscopia & Airbus
Factory visits fill up — book ahead.
Carcassonne trips
Day tours fill up — reserve early.
Albi trips
Day tours fill up — book ahead.
Food tours
Small-group tastings fill up — reserve early.
Bike tours
Small groups fill up — book ahead.
Summer peak
July and August are busiest — book far ahead.
Old town tour
From about €19 for a walking or bus tour.
Aeroscopia
Around €17 for museum entry.
Bike tour
About €52 for a guided bike tour.
Carcassonne
From €35 for a day trip.
Food tour
Around €128 for a gourmet food tour.
How to save
Walk the old town yourself and join group day trips.
Toulouse through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Calm & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.
- Best for
- Warm & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Lively terraces.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Mild & quieter.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.