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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Hello! I am extremely grateful and proud to show you my mum's beautiful hometown of Aix en Provence! I love telling stories and helping you to appreciate your visit by learning more. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. In the mean time, I leave you with one of our favourite quotes from Paul Cezanne's best friend Emile Zola "Nothing develops intelligence like travel" See you on the tour!
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.
Here begins an extraordinary adventure, led by none other than Benjy - a true Aixois and the most spirited and knowledgeable guide this side of the Mediterranean!
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 cities 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 Benjamin.
Don't just hear about the magic, AIX-perience it for yourself!
Watch the video to hear me speak with my British Accent and dont forget to subscribe!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7HcVtG3VR0
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.
Meet at the Tourism office (charge points and AC inside)
Market Place
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
