The unusual ways to explore Toulouse.
- Franck BRUGUIERE
- May 25, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 4, 2024
The little train:

It's a big classic, but it's practical to get a first impression of the city before embarking on its visit.
It was 100% environmentally friendly with its electric power.
It departs from the Place du Capitole.
There are two possible routes that are commented in 10 languages.
Website: www.petittraintoulouse.com
The mini bus:

It's also a big classic.
It departs in front of the post office located behind the Capitole at 9 rue Lafayette 31 000 Toulouse.
Duration of the tour is 1h10 and it's available in 8 languages.
Website: info@toulouse-welcome.com
The boats:

You can also opt for a boat ride to get a first glimpse of Toulouse.
Moreover, seeing Toulouse from the river is wonderful and you don't have the same perception as on land.
Tours are offered to you on the " Canal du Midi " or the " Garonne ".
Website:WWW.BATEAUX-TOULOUSAINS.COM
Contact: CONTACT@BATEAUXTOULOUSAINS.COM
The ' tuk-tuk ":

One of the most fanciful and original ways to get a first glimpse of Toulouse.
Departures are made behind the Capitole.
Several tours are offered.
They are 100% electric.
Website: www.visiterama.com
" Les Caboteurs ": Small electric boats.

Get a first glimpse of Toulouse by renting a small electric boat on the Garonne river.
You don't need a license to operate these boats.
Departure is from the " Port Viguerie " on the left bank of the Garonne.
Numerous packages are available.
Website: www.lescaboteurs.com
Contact: contact@lescaboteurs.com
Guided bike tours:

This first approach to Toulouse is more sporty.
Indded, there is a company called " Toulouse Bike Tour " offers several packages to discover Toulouse by bike.
The duration of a tour is from 2.5 to 3 hours and you will have seen all the essential monuments of Toulouse.
Numerous packages are available.
Address: 16, avenue de l'URSS 31 400 Toulouse.
Website: www.toulouse.bike.tour.com
Facebook: Toulouse Bike Tour
Instagram: Toulouse Bike Tour
Beer bike tour:

This is the most unusual way to get a first view of the city of Toulouse.
The concept is taht you and your firends go biking while having an aperitif.
You can drink beer or soda and you are accompanied by a driver.
Website: beerbike-toulouse.business.site
Facebook: Festi'Bike
Cable car:
A great and unusual way to get a panoramic first impression of Toulouse is to use the cable car.
It was inaugurated on May 14th, 2022.
It is the largest cable in France, stretching 3 km and it offers stunning views of Toulouse.
When the weather is really nice, you might even get a chance to see the Pyrenees.
This cable car connects the Oncopole of Toulouse, which is a center dedicated to cancer research, with the " Rangueil Hospital " - one of our two largest hospitals- and the " Paul Sabatier " scientific university campus.
For guided tours of Toulouse with a guide:
You should get in touch with the Toulouse tourist office, which is located in the donjon of Capitole on Charles de Gaulle square.
WEBSITE: www.toulouse-tourisme.com
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Greetings Franck.
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