Free tour

Free tour: Discover the old town and history of Ajaccio

5.00

Excellent(2)

Ajaccio

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Jonatan

Registered on 4 May 2025

Hi! I’m Jonatan, a history enthusiast who loves Ajaccio. Whether you're here for a quick cruise stop or exploring the island in depth, my tour brings Ajaccio’s stories to life, from Napoleon to modern-day Corsica. If you’re curious, love learning, and enjoy a good story, I promise you a memorable experience.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Ajaccio - the birthplace of Napoleon! Join me for an engaging 1.5-hour guided walking tour through the historic old town of Corsica’s capital.

Did you know that Corsica had a democratic constitution before America? Or that Corsica used to have a British king?

Together, we’ll discover the stories behind the statues, palaces, churches and revolutionaries that shaped this unique island. You will hear about the impact that Napoleon and his family have had on the city - and about his Corsican cousin that became his bitter enemy.

Whether you're stopping briefly in Ajaccio on a cruise or passing through during a longer trip in Corsica, this tour is a perfect way to start your visit to Ajaccio.

The places we will be visiting:

The Citadel
Saint Erasmus Church
Pasquale Paoli Statue
Palace Pozzo di Borgo
Ajaccio Cathedral
Saint Jean-Baptiste Church
Place Foch (Napoleon statue)
Hôtel de Ville
Place César Campinchi (War memorial statue)
Ajaccio Market
Palace Fesch

Looking forward to seeing you on the tour!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

20000 Ajaccio, France

I will be at the entrance to the Citadel beside the Général Pierre Lelong statue. I will be wearing a light blue shirt.

Outside visit

Citadelle d'Ajaccio - Citadella d’Aiacciu

Outside visit

Église Saint Erasme - Ghjesgia Sant'Erasmu

Outside visit

Statue de Pascal Paoli - Statua di Pasquale Paoli

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not 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).