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Free tour

Ben's Tip-Based Walking City Tour of Aix en Provence

4.84
Excellent (299 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
Guru: AixTours
Registered on 21 April 2023
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Welcome to Aix! We are "AixTours", a team of locals and 'Aixpats' bringing together the best possible experiences at the most accessible price - by letting you pay what you can. We believe that education should be entitled to all so we welcome you with open arms. We offer tours in English and Spanish. Feel free to get in contact with us before your tour if you have any questions. Let us leave you with a phrase from a local Emile Zola 'Nothing develops intelligence like travel!' See you soon!
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Once upon a time, in the sun-kissed heart of Southern France, lay the enchanting town of Aix-en-Provence, a jewel hidden among rolling hills and ancient vineyards.

Our unforgettable escapade is no ordinary tour. We'll dive into the heart of Aix's rich history and you will learn about:

- How to pronounce the city's name :D
- How the city was founded by the Romans by conquering the Gauls.
- How it became a centre of religion and a haven for Christians, Jews and Muslims during the middle ages.
- How it became the 'Paris of the South' for the French Nobility.
- How one of it's key residents started the French Revolutinon.
- How it was forgotten about during the 19th century industrial period but is now on the forefront of human science.
- And much much more...!

Book now and seize the opportunity to delve into the enchanting world of Aix-en-Provence with our native speaking guides.

Don't just hear about the magic, AIX-perience it for yourself!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
300 Av. Giuseppe Verdi, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
We meet by the entrance of the Office de Tourisme. We arrive 5-10 minutes early, and wait a MAXIMUM of 5 minutes. Please have your reservation on your phone ready for check in. Late arrivals / no shows will be reported to Guruwalk.
1
Outside visit
Aix-en-Provence
Meet at the Tourism office (charge points and AC inside)
2
Outside visit
Place des Quatre-Dauphins
3
Outside visit
Hôtel de Caumont
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.84
Excellent (299 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.81
Fun
4.74
Expression
4.80
Quality
4.84
Route
4.84

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.