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Aix-en-Provence Private Guided Tour: Explore City History, Lifestyle, and Delicious Specialties
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Discover the history, lifestyle, and mouthwatering specialties of Aix-en-Provence on a private guided tour. Explore the city's hidden gems and indulge in the famous Calisson sweet. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Cours Mirabeau - Start the tour on the main street of Aix en Provence where your guide will show the local specialty in the best pastry of the city.
Along the Cours Mirabeau your guide will also tell you about the beautiful 17th century palaces, the history and the evolution of the city. -
Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins - Follow your guide inside the Mazarin neighborhood the see the most luxurious corner of the city.
You will love the Caumont Hotel where you can enjoy the best art exhibitions.
You will also see the high school where Paul Cézanne studied with his friend Emile Zola. - Place d’Albertas - The most famous little square of the city center is a pure beauty of classical and baroque architecture. You will love to picture yourself in front of its romantic fountain.
- Place Richelme - Here you will walk across the daily market and taste some of the local specialties of dry meat and cheese with fresh bread.
- Place de l’Hôtel de ville - On the city hall square are beautiful sculptures and palaces from the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Cathedrale St. Sauveur - Enter the Cathedral and learn about al the evolution of the Christian and Catholic society in Provence from the arrival of the first Christians with Mary Magdalene till nowadays.
- Fontaine de La Rotonde - Finish the tour back on the Rotonde Fountain.
What's Included
- Private professional guide
Additional Information
Join your exclusive professional tour guide in the heart of Aix en Provence for an exploration of the city under expert guidance.
Your guide will steer you towards the city’s prime attractions while sharing with you the city’s history, lifestyle and its delectable regional dishes like the Calisson sweet.
Make the most of your stay here with the finest tour guides of Provence.
Be assured, all our guides are certified guides from the French Ministries of Tourism and Culture.
Location
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral
Place Saint-Jean
Your guide will meet you in front of the cathedral.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ira_s
May 9, 2024
Our guide, Romain, was... - Our guide, Romain, was absolutely incredible. Aside from a terrific personality, he has an extensive wealth of knowledge. He was able to explain everything we saw in an interesting and understandable way. I would very highly recommend him as a guide.
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Q8902seamandal
Nov 10, 2023
Excellent tour guide - Excellent tour guide in Provence. We recommend Roman. He's English is native and he was born in Provence.
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Marysw3916tr
Nov 28, 2022
Complete tour and nice guide - We were staying in Provence and had a very nice tour with Amélie. She shew us all the cities and took us inside the church. We could taste some local food on the market and learn a lot. We recommend this company.
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K1240bmhenryb
Oct 28, 2022
Perfect English guide - Thanks to Romain our group had a marvellous time in Aixen Provence exploring the center and tasting food on the market. He speaks perfect English and helped us out of tourist trap.
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