Toulouse Self-Guided Audio Experience
Discover the enchanting "Pink City" at your own rhythm with our premium audio experience. Unlike traditional guided tours, you'll enjoy complete freedom to explore Toulouse exactly as you wish—linger at favorite spots, skip ahead, or pause for that perfect café break. Our expertly crafted narration reveals hidden stories and historical secrets even locals don't know, delivered through crystal-clear audio with ambient soundscapes that transport you through time. Access exclusive insights about architectural marvels, tucked-away landmarks, and cultural treasures without fighting to hear over crowds. Experience authentic Toulouse through carefully researched local perspectives that no generic group tour can match. With unlimited flexibility to customize your route and pace, plus bonus restaurant and shopping recommendations, this isn't just an audio guide—it's your personal passport to the soul of Toulouse.
Options
Toulouse Self-Guided Audio Experience
What's included in Toulouse Self-Guided Audio Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gare de Toulouse Matabiau
Begin your journey at Toulouse's magnificent railway station, a stunning example of early 20th-century architecture where history and modernity seamlessly blend. Our audio guide reveals the fascinating story behind the station's name "Matabiau"—derived from a medieval cattle slaughterhouse that once occupied this location. You'll discover hidden artistic details in the grand façade that most tourists overlook, including symbolic elements representing Toulouse's industrial heritage. Listen to exclusive insights about the station's role during pivotal historical moments, including WWII resistance operations conducted within these very walls. The audio experience lets you appreciate the bustling atmosphere at your leisure while learning about the architectural genius behind the station's innovative design—knowledge that brings this transportation hub to vibrant life.
Eglise Saint-Aubin
Step into the relatively unknown Saint-Aubin Church, a neo-Gothic masterpiece that locals treasure but most tourists miss entirely. Our audio guide unlocks the secrets behind the church's distinctive octagonal bell tower—the only one of its kind in Toulouse—and explains the controversial history of its construction that divided the city. You'll hear the dramatic story of how the church narrowly escaped demolition twice, and discover symbolism in the breathtaking stained-glass windows created by master craftsmen Louis-Victor Gesta. The audio experience points out easily missed architectural details that reveal political and social tensions of 19th-century Toulouse. Move at your own pace through this spiritual sanctuary while learning about the church's unique organ, renowned for exceptional acoustics that attract musicians from across Europe for recording sessions—information even guided tours rarely mention.
Cathedrale Saint-Etienne
Marvel at Toulouse's architectural anomaly—the asymmetrical Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, where our audio guide explains the fascinating 500-year architectural evolution that created this uniquely mismatched masterpiece. You'll discover why the cathedral appears to be two buildings fused together, revealing construction secrets and rivalries between medieval architects. Our narration directs you to easily-missed treasures, including a hidden chapel containing the tomb of a mysterious bishop whose identity puzzled historians for centuries until a recent discovery explained his significance. The audio experience gives you time to fully appreciate the cathedral's spectacular rose window, explaining symbolism that conventional tours overlook while sharing the little-known story of how it survived both religious wars and revolution. Explore at your leisure while hearing about the cathedral's acoustic peculiarities that create whispered conversations audible across the nave.
Inclusions
- Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 11 attractions with audio guide individually
- Private access links are valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days)
- Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for all 11 attractions
- Transportations (pick-up and drop-off)
- Audio devices (earphones and internet / Wi-Fi)
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can choose where to start and finish according to your preference.
- How Our Self-Guided Audio Tour Works:
- 1. Receive Access Links: On your selected date of travel, before your starting time, you'll receive an email containing two important links for your audio guide.
- 2. Audio Content (Link 1): Click on our secure SoundCloud web link to access the audio guides. You can listen to individual attraction guides or the entire tour to plan your visit. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the content before or during your tour.
- 3. Interactive Map (Link 2): Use our secure Google My Maps link to locate all attractions on an interactive map. Each point on the map corresponds to a stop on the tour and links directly to its audio guide.
- 4. Flexible Exploration: As you explore the city use the map to navigate between stops. At each location, simply click on the corresponding point to play the relevant audio guide.
- 5. Plan Your Route: You can use both links to plan your route in advance, deciding which attractions you want to prioritize or if you want to follow the suggested order of the tour.
- 6. Customer Support: If you have any questions about accessing or using the audio guide, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience
- Remember, this self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace. Feel free to take breaks, spend more time at your favourite locations, or even split the tour across multiple days. The flexibility of our audio guide ensures you can tailor the experience to your preferences and schedule.
- What to Bring: * Headphones/Earphones * Fully charged smartphone * Internet access
- *While all the tourist attractions mentioned above are free to visit, please note that if any attractions have recently implemented entry fees, travelers will need to purchase their own tickets.
- Select your preferred audio guide language during booking. Language selection cannot be changed after confirmation. If your language isn't available, contact us 48+ hours in advance and we'll prepare it specially for you.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can choose where to start and finish according to your preference.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can choose where to start and finish according to your preference. How Our Self-Guided Audio Tour Works: 1. Receive Access Links: On your selected date of travel, before your starting time, you'll receive an email containing two important links for your audio guide. 2. Audio Content (Link 1): Click on our secure SoundCloud web link to access the audio guides. You can listen to individual attraction guides or the entire tour to plan your visit. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the content before or during your tour. 3. Interactive Map (Link 2): Use our secure Google My Maps link to locate all attractions on an interactive map. Each point on the map corresponds to a stop on the tour and links directly to its audio guide. 4. Flexible Exploration: As you explore the city use the map to navigate between stops. At each location, simply click on the corresponding point to play the relevant audio guide. 5. Plan Your Route: You can use both links to plan your route in advance, deciding which attractions you want to prioritize or if you want to follow the suggested order of the tour. 6. Customer Support: If you have any questions about accessing or using the audio guide, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience Remember, this self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace. Feel free to take breaks, spend more time at your favourite locations, or even split the tour across multiple days. The flexibility of our audio guide ensures you can tailor the experience to your preferences and schedule. What to Bring: * Headphones/Earphones * Fully charged smartphone * Internet access *While all the tourist attractions mentioned above are free to visit, please note that if any attractions have recently implemented entry fees, travelers will need to purchase their own tickets.
