Ajaccio's Old Town & Surroundings
Ajaccio's Old Town & Surroundings
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Description
Points of Interest
- Cathedral
- Maison Bonaparte (Napoleon's House)
- Fesch Museum
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Indulge in the highlights of Ajaccio during this three-hour guided tour via an air-conditioned motorcoach & on foot. Travel to Place d'Austerlitz to view a magnificent monument that celebrates the victories of the city's most famous son, Napoleon Bonaparte. Travel out of the city along Sanguinaires Road which winds along a spectacular coast cut by glistening inlets and pristine beaches. Visit a scenic viewpoint at the extreme north of the bay to marvel at the windswept beauty of the Iles Sanguinaires, an archipelago of islands featuring a 16th-century lookout tower. Return to Ajaccio for a narrated walking tour of the city. View the 16th-century Roman Catholic Cathedral that was the site of Napoleon's baptism in 1771. See the Musée National de la Maison Bonaparte, the house where Napoleon was born. Visit Place Foch, a shady square dominated by a fountain featuring a statue of Napoleon and four lions before walking back to your ship.
Special Notes:
The interior visit of the Cathedral is only possible if there is no service, wedding mass or funeral taking place.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.