Small Versailles of Provence & Calissons tasting. Marseille port

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Small Versailles of Provence & Calissons tasting. Marseille port

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Language
English, French
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Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Aix-en-Provence, the 'little Versailles.' Discover its beauty, lively squares, and historic secrets. Enjoy a calissons tasting before returning to Marseille port, enriched by history.

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10 meals

Experience Details

Departing from the port of Marseille, this half-day tour will transport you to the picturesque city of Aix en Provence, also called "the little Versailles", for its architectural beauty and majestic fountains.

Arrived in Aix-en-Provence, you will then enter into a journey through time, punctuated by the sound of fountains, the narrow streets, the lively squares, and picturesque walkway lined with trees.

Let yourself be carried away by the voice of your passionate guide, who will share with you the well-kept secrets of this city steeped in history.

During morning tours, you will get the chance to attend the daily market show with all its tempting stalls of local products.

Finally, as it is impossible to visit Aix-en-Provence without tasting its sweet specialty, the "calissons", you will have the privilege of being invited to a local merchant for a presentation and tasting of this little culinary marvel.

You will be taken back to the port of Marseille the head full of memories.

What You Get

Private vehicle
Private profesionnal guide
Pick-up and drop-off at the pier
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Aix-en-Provence

Your private driver and guide will greet you at your cruise terminal in Marseille for a 45 minutes drive to the iconic city of Aix-en-Provence. As "The little Versailles of Provence" is famous for being the city of a thousand fountains, you will stroll along the "Cours Mirabeau" and discover many of them along the walkway. As the tour continues, you will stroll through the Old Town and discover stunning architecturel sites such as the cathedral Saint-Sauveur, or the city hall and its square, where you will enter in the intimacy of the local life. Your passionate guide will share with you their passion for the city and all the well-kept secrets of its history. The visit will continue with the Quartier Mazarin, the residential district. The discovery of this picturesque village will end with a sweet note and private tasting of the famous "calissons d'Aix en Provence", a delicious local confectionery. You will then be tacken back to your cruise terminal in Marseille.
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
Cruise passengers, we will pick you up at the pier with a sign with your name on it.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
5.0
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This tour was such a treat!
November 21, 2024

From the moment we arrived in Aix-en-Provence, the atmosphere was magical. The tree-lined streets, elegant fountains, and lively market made it feel like a dream. Our guide was fantastic, full of k...read more

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Aix-en-Provence felt like stepping into a painting.
November 21, 2024

The cobblestone streets, fountains, and tree-lined walkways were just as charming as I imagined. Our guide had a genuine passion for the city and showed us hidden spots I wouldn’t have noticed on m...read more

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