Ajaccio Guided Tour

Do you want to visit Napoleon Bonaparte's birthplace? This guided tour of Ajaccio will take you through the old town of the Corsican capital, where you'll learn about its links with Genoa, admire the cathedral and discover where the French emperor lived during his childhood. To top it all off, there will be a tasting session!

How Does It Work?

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Place Maréchal Foch, right in front of the statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, to begin our guided tour of Ajaccio. Ready to discover the capital of Corsica and the birthplace of the famous French emperor?

We'll start the tour by walking to the Fishermen's Harbour, where we'll learn about the context of the Genoese occupation of the city and its urban development.

From there, we'll head to the Citadelle d'Ajaccio, a 16th-century fortification that offers spectacular views of the bay and Saint François beach. We'll continue to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, a 16th-century temple of great symbolic value during the Genoese period.

Afterwards, we'll enter the historic center to explore its narrow streets until we reach the famous Maison Bonaparte, Napoleon's childhood home. We'll also stroll along Bonaparte Street, the former main entrance to the city, which was once restricted to the general public.

After this tour, we'll head to the central market of Ajaccio, where we'll spend 30 minutes getting to know the local products. Then, we'll visit a nearby grocery store to enjoy a tasting of Corsican products such as cold cuts, puff-pastry cheeses and traditional fritters.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Ajaccio
• Tasting session of Corsican products
• 30 minutes at the local market

Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Food and drinks not specified

Meeting Point

Place Maréchal Foch, in front of the statue of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Finally, we'll return to the starting point and say goodbye after a 2.5-hour tour.