Our group tours
Are you visiting Ajaccio as part of a group, seminar or conference? Contact Pierre-André Nicolaï, our tour guide. He'll be happy to suggest guided tours tailored to your needs.
- Year-round booking at pa.nicolai@ajaccio-tourisme.com
- A format adapted to your group (mini-groups, school groups...)
Must-see tours
Ajaccio: the old town and the Maison Bonaparte
On this walking tour, you'll cross Ajaccio's old town, with its narrow streets and colorful facades. Discover the emblematic sites of this ancient district, such as Place Foch, Rue Bonaparte and the Cathedral.... The tour ends with a visit to the Maison Bonaparte, the birthplace of the French Emperor Napoleon.
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- From the Pays d'Ajaccio Tourist Office
- Maximum 25 people
Masterpieces from the Palais Fesch, Musée des Beaux-Arts
The Palais Fesch boasts the richest collection of Italian paintings after the Louvre. Its collection comprises works dating from the 14th to the 20th century. Among the nearly 450 works on display are masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Veronese and Poussin. A surprising place to visit with our guide to appreciate all its richness.
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- RDV: at the entrance to the Palais Fesch
- Maximum 25 people
The citadel of Ajaccio
Long closed to the public, the Ajaccio citadel opened its doors in 2021. However, a large part of the site, where historic vestiges remain (Genoese fortress, underground passages, WW2 cells, walkway on the ramparts), is still inaccessible... unless you take the tour with our guide. He'll take you on an exclusive tour of these places, which are still closed to the public, and make you feel truly privileged.
- Duration: 2h00
- RDV: at the entrance to the citadel
- Maximum 25 people
- Visit subject to approval by SPL Ameterra, site manager
The aperitif tour
This 2-stage tour is ideal for team building.
Stage1: the tour of Ajaccio takes the form of a "true/false" quiz. As the historical explanations unfold, the guide tests you by punctuating his guided tour of Ajaccio with imaginary and not-so-imaginary anecdotes... It's up to you to distinguish the true from the false. Beware: our guide has a vivid imagination.
Stage2: arrive at a downtown wine bar, and enjoy a tasting session with a Master Sommelier. He'll take you through 3 Ajaccio PDO wines, distilling their specific characteristics with professionalism and humor. Good times ahead.
- Duration: 2h00
- RDV: at the Pays d'Ajaccio Tourist Office
- Maximum 25 people
- Tasting included in the price
Mini group tours
Ajaccio and red gold
Immerse yourself in the Ajaccio of the corailleurs. Discover the story of the fishermen who harvested the red gold of the Mediterranean, risking their lives in the process. The tour concludes with a meeting with Anne-Marie, an artisan jeweler, who will teach you the art of coral cutting in the heart of her workshop-boutique.
- Duration: 1h30
- RDV: at the Pays d'Ajaccio Tourist Office
- Maximum 15 people
The Sanguinaires cemetery
With its chapels facing the sea, the marine cemetery seems to watch over the town.
Let yourself be guided through this place of remembrance, where Ajaccio families and illustrious figures are buried side by side: the famous Tino Rossi, the resistance fighter Fred Scamaroni, François Coty, the great perfumer, and also the writer Dorothy Carrington...
- Duration: 1h30
- RDV: at the entrance to the marine cemetery, Rte des Iles Sanguinaires
- Maximum 15 people
- Visit may be cancelled in the event of a funeral
School visits
Napoleon as told to children
During this workshop-game, children will discover Napoleon's outstanding military strategist and brilliant reformer.
A multimedia presentation and workshops will enable them to appreciate the extraordinary destiny of this Ajaccio native and the legacy he has left us...
- Duration: 1h30
- RDV: at the Pays d'Ajaccio Tourist Office
- Public: primary
Visit of the city and the Bonaparte House
An educational discovery of the imperial city and its emblematic monuments to learn more about Ajaccio's history. This tour of the city is completed by a visit to the Maison Bonaparte, Napoleon's birthplace.
- Duration: 1h30
- RDV: at the Pays d'Ajaccio Tourist Office
- Public: primary, middle and high school
Visit of Ajaccio with booklet of games
Children are invited to discover Ajaccio on a guided walking tour of the town's historic districts. They are encouraged to look for clues on the monuments.
A booklet of games, given to them at the start of the visit, will serve as an educational aid.
An educational discovery of the imperial city that will sharpen their sense of observation.
- Running time: 1h15
- RDV: at the Pays d'Ajaccio Tourist Office
- Public: primary