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Toulouse, France

Things to Do in Toulouse

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)

Most booked tours and tickets in Toulouse

Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)

Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)

5.0649 reviews4h
Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour

Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour

5.0382 reviews3h 30m
Explore Toulouse Wine Bars with a Local Wine Expert

Explore Toulouse Wine Bars with a Local Wine Expert

5.0104 reviews2h 30m
Toulouse Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better

Toulouse Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better

4.969 reviews3h 30m
Take off your clothes and let yourself be drawn!

Take off your clothes and let yourself be drawn!

5.047 reviews1h 30m

Top sights in Toulouse

  1. 1Place du Capitole
  2. 2Basilique Saint-Sernin
  3. 3Cité de l'Espace
  4. 4Canal du Midi
  5. 5Japanese Garden
  6. 6Jacobins Church
  • Architectural Uniqueness: The entire city center is a canvas of 'foraine' brick, creating a warm, rosy glow unlike any other French city. Explore this from the grandeur of the Capitole's façade to the intricate brick vaulting of the Couvent des Jacobins.
  • Living Aerospace Capital: Go beyond the museum at Cité de l'Espace. Take the Airbus Tour to see A380s being assembled, or visit Aeroscopia to walk inside a Concorde and a Super Guppy, touching the history of flight.
  • Vibrant Student Culture: With over 100,000 students, the city has an infectious, youthful energy. Experience it in the bustling bars of Place Saint-Pierre, the affordable *menus du jour* in Saint-Cyprien, and the lively cultural programming.

Food and drink experiences in Toulouse

Albi, Cordes and Gaillac Day Tour from Toulouse

Albi, Cordes and Gaillac Day Tour from Toulouse

4.734 reviews8h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Toulouse

Toulouse Electric Bike Tour: City Center & Garonne

Toulouse Electric Bike Tour: City Center & Garonne

5.039 reviews3h 30m
Toulouse Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Toulouse Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

4.37 reviews2h

Hidden gems in Toulouse

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Hôtel de Bernuy Courtyard

A hidden Renaissance courtyard belonging to a 16th-century mansion built for a pastel dye merchant, the city's original source of wealth.

Chapelle des Carmélites

A breathtaking Baroque chapel, entirely covered in 17th-century frescoes depicting the life of the prophet Elijah.

Canal de Brienne & Ecluse Saint-Pierre

A lesser-known, leafy canal that connects the Garonne to the Canal du Midi, featuring a charming old lock house and a small waterfall.

Musée du Vieux-Toulouse

A small, eclectic museum housed in the Hôtel Dumay, dedicated to the history and daily life of old Toulouse.

Jardin du Grand Rond & Jardin des Plantes

A connected series of formal 18th-century gardens, including a large round pond, a natural history museum, and greenhouses.

Day trips from Toulouse

Albi

1 hour by train or car

A UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its breathtaking brick cathedral and the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. The Sainte-Cécile Cathedral is a fortress-like marvel of Southern Gothic style, dominating the skyline.

Carcassonne

1 hour by train, 1h15 by car

Step into a fairy-tale at Europe's largest and most complete medieval fortified city. The double-walled citadel, a UNESCO site, is an awe-inspiring sight, though can be very touristy.

Cordes-sur-Ciel

1 hour by car (less accessible by train)

A stunning 'bastide' (fortified hilltop village) that literally rises into the clouds. Its steep, cobbled streets are lined with Gothic mansions and artisan workshops, offering incredible views over the countryside.

Plan your Toulouse trip

Things to do in Toulouse: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Toulouse?+

Top sights include Place du Capitole, Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'Espace and Canal du Midi. Away from the crowds, try Hôtel de Bernuy Courtyard and Chapelle des Carmélites.

What are the most popular tours in Toulouse?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English) (5.0 stars, 649 reviews); Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour (5.0 stars, 382 reviews); Aeroscopia Admission Ticket (4.3 stars, 371 reviews).

How much do tours in Toulouse cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €3 and €195 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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