This plan mixes Toulouse’s pink-brick landmarks, riverside scenery, and excellent food, with each day focused on one area to keep getting around simple. Costs are rough per person in euros; walking times are approximate.
Budget
About €220–€300 per person for activities and meals, excluding accommodation and transport.
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October for mild weather and comfortable sightseeing.
Capitole and the historic centre
Discover Toulouse’s central landmarks on foot, then settle in for dinner among the lively streets around Carmes.
Morning
Explore
Start in the city’s grand central square and admire the Capitole’s façade. Allow about 5 minutes on foot to the next stop.
FreeMorning
Visit the Basilica of Saint-Sernin
See one of Europe’s most important Romanesque churches; the walk from takes about 5 minutes.
FreeAfternoon
Wander the
Admire the airy Gothic interior and its famous palm-tree-shaped column. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Saint-Sernin.
About €5Afternoon
Browse the
Explore Toulouse’s fine-arts collection in a former Augustinian convent. Walk about 12 minutes from the Jacobins; check opening days before visiting, as hours can vary.
About €12Evening
Dine at
Try modern southwestern French cooking near the Carmes district. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the museum.
About €30–€50
Carmes, the river and Saint-Cyprien
Pair the old Carmes quarter with a relaxed riverside stroll and a visit to Saint-Cyprien across the Garonne.
Morning
Explore
Browse the covered market’s produce, cheeses, and regional specialties; arrive earlier for the liveliest atmosphere. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the next stop.
FreeMorning
See Hôtel d'Assézat
Take in the elegant Renaissance courtyard and façade. The walk from the market takes roughly 10 minutes.
About €10Afternoon
Stroll along the Garonne
Follow the riverside paths and enjoy views of the city’s bridges and pink-brick banks. It’s about a 5-minute walk from Hôtel d'Assézat to the river.
FreeAfternoon
Visit
Cross the Pont Neuf to this contemporary-art museum in a converted slaughterhouse. Allow about 20 minutes to walk from .
About €10Evening
Have dinner at
Enjoy a relaxed meal in the Carmes area, a lively choice for a second evening. From , allow about 15 minutes by taxi or 25 minutes by public transport.
About €25–€40
Canal du Midi and the modern city
Spend the day around Toulouse’s UNESCO-listed canal and aviation heritage, with a convenient restaurant stop near the museum.
Morning
Walk beside the
Enjoy a peaceful stretch of the tree-lined waterway; bring coffee and take it at an easy pace. From Matabiau station, the canal is about a 5-minute walk.
FreeAfternoon
Explore the
See spacecraft, exhibits, and planetarium shows at Toulouse’s space-themed attraction. It’s around 20 minutes by taxi from the central canal area, or about 35 minutes by public transport.
About €27Evening
Dine at
Finish with a polished southwestern French meal. The restaurant is about a 15-minute taxi ride from ; reserve ahead.
About €45–€75
Good to know
Getting around
The historic centre is very walkable. For , check Tisséo routes and schedules or use a taxi; journey times depend on traffic.
Markets and museums
Market and museum opening hours can vary by day and season, so check current schedules before setting out.
Dining
Book popular restaurants in advance, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings.