Aix-en-Provence Guided Walking Tour (private)
Highlights
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Discover the most famous attractions of Aix en Provence
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Fascinating stories & local anecdotes
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Local Licensed Tour Guide, Expert of Aix en Provence
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Fun & informative visit
Summary
Private guided walking tour of Aix en Provence with your own personal licensed tour guide. Visit this charming small town of France including Cours Mirabeau, Mazarin quarter, King René's statue, the fountains Roman ruins.
Tour info
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-64 years)
€250.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Visit Aix en Provence with your own personal licensed tour guide. On this 2 hour tour, we will take you to the best places to visit in Aix en Provence and include the most interesting monuments and landmarks that this charming small town has to offer.
Pick up at your hotel, accommodation in Aix-en Provence
Follow a 2-hour guided walking tour with a licensed tour guide
See Cours Mirabeau, Mazarin quarter, Court of Justice, Town Hall
Admire a number of private mansions built in the 18th century
Tour ends in front of Archbishops Palace and Saint Sauveur Cathedral
Pick up at your hotel, accommodation in Aix-en Provence
Follow a 2-hour guided walking tour with a licensed tour guide
See Cours Mirabeau, Mazarin quarter, Court of Justice, Town Hall
Admire a number of private mansions built in the 18th century
Tour ends in front of Archbishops Palace and Saint Sauveur Cathedral
Aix en Provence private guided walking tour
Visit Aix en Provence with your own personal licensed tour guide. On this 2 hour tour, we will take you to the best places to visit in Aix en Provence and include the most interesting monuments and landmarks that this charming small town has to offer.
Meet your English speaking licensed tour guide
Today, meet your licensed tour guide directly at your accommodation, airbnb or Hotel lobby. Your guide is a specialist in private tours and historical walking tours in Aix en Provence so you will have the opportunity to explore the history and discover its cultural richness accompanied by an expert.
Today, meet your licensed tour guide directly at your accommodation, airbnb or Hotel lobby. Your guide is a specialist in private tours and historical walking tours in Aix en Provence so you will have the opportunity to explore the history and discover its cultural richness accompanied by an expert.
Start your Aix en Provence tour
Depending where your pick up is located in Aix en Provence, the tour may start in a different order but the most important sites to visit will be included. Begin your walking tour at La Rotonde an important location created between 1840 and 1860 and where you will admire one of the many fountains that can be found in Aix en Provence. Roughly 12 meters high, the fountain is composed of 2 bassins ornated with Lions, Dolphins, Swans and Children. The fountain is linked with the Canal of Provence.
Depending where your pick up is located in Aix en Provence, the tour may start in a different order but the most important sites to visit will be included. Begin your walking tour at La Rotonde an important location created between 1840 and 1860 and where you will admire one of the many fountains that can be found in Aix en Provence. Roughly 12 meters high, the fountain is composed of 2 bassins ornated with Lions, Dolphins, Swans and Children. The fountain is linked with the Canal of Provence.
Continue your tour towards the Cours Mirabeau and the Mazarin quarter. This unique neighborhood built on a grid plan is dotted with luxurious buildings that were erected to welcome members of the local parliament and bourgeois of the 17th century. A number of beautiful private mansions can be seen here including Hotel de Gallifet and Hotel de Caumont built in 1715 that has become a renowned Art Center. Another interesting fact is that the Mazarin quarter is home to the oldest street of Aix en Provence, rue d'Italie, that corresponds to the old Roman Road - Via Aurelia or Aurelian Way.
Reach the higher part of Cours Mirabeau where you will discover the 'Fontaine Moussue' (or mossy fountain) covered with moss that has built up over the decades, King René's statue and the Agard passage the most direct way to go from Cours Mirabeau to the Court of Justice. The passage was built in 1846 and is today an open-air shopping mall that has preserved a number of architectural elements of a former church. From there, you will arrive Place de Prêcheurs where the Court of Justice of Aix en Provence is located. Here, your guide might show you Église de la Madeleine where Paul Cézanne was baptized in 1839.
Moving on, arrive on the square of the Town Hall that has been located here since the 15th century but rebuilt during the 17th century. The square is also home to a fountain that was erected in 1755 as well a Grain Exchange that was built in 1754. Finally, reach the Old Aix Museum located in the prestigious Etienne de Saint Jean Private Mansion and that has been the museum of history of the town since 1932.
The tour will end as you admire the ancient Palace of the Archbishops of Aix en Provence and the Saint Sauveur Cathedral. This area was all about ecclesiastical and political power during the 17th and 18th century. The Saint Sauveur Cathedral dates back to the 5th century and was remodeled throughout the centuries. The Cathedral was classified as a historical monument in 1875.
The tour will end as you admire the ancient Palace of the Archbishops of Aix en Provence and the Saint Sauveur Cathedral. This area was all about ecclesiastical and political power during the 17th and 18th century. The Saint Sauveur Cathedral dates back to the 5th century and was remodeled throughout the centuries. The Cathedral was classified as a historical monument in 1875.
What’s included?
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English speaking licensed tour guide -
2-hour guided walking tour of Aix en Provence -
Visit the highlights of Aix en Provence -
Entrance fees
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Meals, drinks
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
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Group size of 1 to 15 participants maximum
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Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
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This tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility
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This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
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Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
> Up to 30 days before the service, 100% refund
> From less than 30 days to 15 days before the service, 20% fee
> From 14 days to 4 days before the service, 50% fee
> From 3 days before the service, 100% fee
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
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