Free walking tours in Toulouse

Harry loves history and he is a bit of an entertainer. As he told us he researched this area for years. I was really deeply moved by what he told us about the Carthars, the inquisition, the church. All was presented with a lot of expression of voice and lots of drama. But ultimately things were presented in gentle and considerate manner (I had read your explanantions before the tour, Harry where you had given a warning but I found you inoffensive and in fact delightful).

Harry is a great guide with tons of knowledge on all the particulars of Toulousian history, especially from the medieval period. I really appreciated how much info he gave— with many tours, you just walk around and get the same info you could have gotten from a cheap audio guide or an online blog. Not Harry’s tour! So, sure, if you’re not into history, maybe it’s not for you, but you can tell he is very passionate about the city where he lives and loves telling stories that you probably won’t hear anywhere else. Excellent tour.

Harry is an human Wikipedia.. 💫

Harry has tons of information to share about Toulouse history. Enjoyed the tour...

I was jonesing for history, and history did I get! Harry makes you feel the excitement and absurdity of Toulouse's history in every word, with fantastic gesticulations and a solid repertoire of jokes. He's a gifted orator. Three hours flew by and I have more questions now than when I started — always a sign that a history lesson has done its job properly, as there are a million rabbit holes to dive down. Well done Harry!

I have been on many walking tours in my two months of solo traveling and Denise was the best by far! She was very personable with giving personalized recommendations at the end and making sure each of us was included in trivia questions and one on one talks as we walked! Would highly recommend:)

I planned my entire visit to Toulouse around this tour and it’s was the best I’ve ever been on. I can’t imagine how you can go to Toulouse and not go on this tour. It’s the most fun, informative, educational, enjoyable experience and absolutely not to be missed.

Denise is a very friendly & welcoming guide. Enthusiastic & easy to understand, willing to share good information on local eateries Denise makes an effort to speak to each attendee individually. Only improvement for many of the guides not just Denise, always think the start of the tour should give an introduction/ few historical overview of the particular city

Fantastic tour, Denise was fab and c much enjoyed!

Thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Denise! Thank you for your recommendations!

This review is from George and Barbara. We both really enjoyed our walk with Denise. She kept us all moving along on a cold day and was interesting, informative and made sure everyone was involved. We would definitely recommend her to anyone who likes an upbeat walk with lots of fun facts.

I loved Harry‘s tour he was entertaining from the moment we started. It is true. It’s a long haul but it’s a fascinating deep dive into some of the stories that you won’t hear on other tours. He goes beneath the skin of the story of the city and introduces you to some of the best and worst characters from the city’s past. I learned so much and would love to sit down for a chat with Harry and hear more of his stories. I’m sure I would not get a word in edgeways but I would have a great time. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. One note of caution dress for the weather you’re outside all the time and although that’s obvious from it being a walking tour you should know that you will need protection from whatever weather is going on that day. Thanks to Harry great morning and best of luck to him. Go team Cathar!

Denise’s free tour was awesome! It really added value to our time in Toulouse. She is knowledgeable, friendly and with a great sense of humor, fun jokes, and trivia questions that kept everyone engaged. She also shared excellent food tips and took us to places where only locals go, which made the experience feel truly special. The tour was well paced and full of fascinating stories that brought the city to life. Highly recommended!

Harry's knowledge ofToulouse was unparalleled - he shared so many stories with us from his own personal research which we wouldn't find anywhere else. Overall Harry and his tour were incredibly entertaining and it was the highlight of our trip to Toulouse. I would recommend his tour to anyone visiting Toulouse (albeit presuming they liked history!)

Harry was great! Highly recommended:)

O Tour foi MUITO bom! O Harry é super engraçado, adora contar histórias, sua disposição de conversar é realmente contagiante. Todos nós adoramos o Tour. Foi um ponto alto da nossa passagem por Toulouse.

If you love history--especially some of the darker or less spoken of corners of history--this tour will be a treat. Harry is enthusiastic and really adores his subject and that love comes through. He's the guy next you you at the bar that you end up chatting with for 2 hours about the nuances of..i don't know..flags or romans or the spice trade. It was super fun and informative.

I have never met a guide more knowledgeable about a city. His depth of knowledge and genuine passion for the history of Toulouse are exceptional, and he shares it in a highly entertaining and engaging way. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Harry’s tour.

Harry did an amazing job. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic!

Our guide Harry was very welcoming and seemed genuinely interested in all of us on his tour. He is incredibly knowledgeable and interested in the history of Toulouse and shares it in a most entertaining and engaging manner. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would strongly recommend Harry's tour. Our tour extended beyond the 3 hours (mainly because we were so interested in what he had to tell and show us) so perhaps not for small children or those who may not want to be on their feet for that long.

Definitely a must do in Toulouse! This was by far the best walking tour I’ve been on. Denise was informative, funny, and really engaging. Highly, highly recommend!!

I’m glad that I’m not getting graded on this tour!! Harry was excellent…so passionate and knowledgeable about the history of Toulouse. You could tell that he loved sharing his knowledge…he is a wealth of knowledge and entertaining as well!

Eine der Besten Touren, die wir je hatten. Harry versteht es wunderbar einem die mittelalterliche Geschichte von Toulouse zu vermitteln. Er ist ein wahres Füllhorn an Informationen und man merkt deutlich das die Stadtgeschichte eine Passion von Harry ist. Die 3 Stunden sind wie im Flug vergangen und wir hätten gerne noch weitere Stunden mit Harry verbracht!

Really nice tour with Denise Friendly Very interesting stories and facts It was a long tour so we were able to see a lot of differents places She was also really helpful to give us nice addresses to go out, food and drinks Thank you

Unbelievably knowledgeable and was able to express in an entertaining manner. Could have listened to him all day. Highly recommend