An Aix-traordinary Walking City Tour of Aix-en-Provence

5.0 (257 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation

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Tasting Jam in Aix market — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Benjamin Reilly - Local Bi-Lingual Guide — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Do you want to...

learn more about Aix's history, culture, and food?

walk on streets you might have missed?

meet a local and get useful tips and tricks?

If so, have we got an amazing Aix-perience for you!

Learn an in-depth history of the city:

How the Romans founded the city.
How religion shaped its medieval history.
How it became to known as "Paris of the South" during the renaissance.
Why it became known as a sleeping beauty during the 19th century.
How the US Army liberated the city, and the French-Connection.
How the city is at the forefront of human science and technology.

Also!

Take souvenir photos at the splendid 'Fontaine des Quatre Dauphins'.
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and aromas of Provences morning markets and its many mansions.
Get a map of the city for better experience
Enjoy the small group experience (group average 2-4 low season, 6-8 high season)
Have fun with a local guide !

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Aix Tours

Ages: Children (1–10 years) · Youth (11–18 years) · Adults (19–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance to Church
Included: Souvenir Photo
Included: Bottled water: Not bottled, but you can fill your bottle at local water sources.
Included: Entrance to Cathedral
Included: Snacks: Morning: Get tasters included at the Farmers Market. Afternoon: Get a discount at the best Gelato in town.
Included: Local Delicacy Taster

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence

15 min

Start the tour getting to know each other and some information briefings - safety first! Public toilets are outside of the building, and there are nearby cafés for last minute refreshments.
Fontaine de La Rotonde

10 min

Start with a geographic and historic overview of the area.
Cours Mirabeau

10 min

Stroll down the main avenue of the city while admiring its beauty and history.
Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre

5 min Admission not included

Learn the secrets of this 18th Century Mansion as well as gaining an understanding of the architecture and layout of the city.
Stop 5

5 min

Discovery the stories of 19th Century geniuses - Paul Cezanne and Emile Zola.
Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins

5 min

Marvel at this Baroque Italian Inspired Fountain, and get a photo souvenir with it.
Eglise Saint-Jean-de-Malte

10 min

Discover the Church/Fort of the Knights Templars.
Stop 8

10 min

Taste the local delicacy - the Calisson - at the best spot in town.
Passage Agard

5 min

Go through space and time in this hidden private passage which was once a convent.
Stop 10

10 min

Check out the court house, search for statues, and admire the open space in the plaza.
Stop 11

10 min

Be amazed by the medievil quarter of Provencial Judians and learn about their influence on the region.
Stop 12

5 min

Taste and smell the daily farmers market in the morning, or watch people watching people in the afternoons.
Stop 13

5 min

Get to the heart of the city where the mayor of the city runs the show.
Stop 14

5 min

Hear about the stories of the survivors of the second world war, and how the US army liberated the city from Nazi control.
Cathedrale St. Sauveur

5 min

Finish the tour admiring the open air concert hall for the Opera festival, a hidden statue of the Black Madonna, and the centre of Christianity in the region for 1500 years - the city's cathedral.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will be standing outside of the Tourism Office, with a view of the "rotonde' fountain, holding a folder. This area is very bright in the summer, so we suggest you bring your sunglasses. The tour will leave maximum 10 minutes after the allocated meet time! We will contact you via SMS.

End point

Your guide will show you a map and help you get to your next destination.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.