Walking through the history of Ajaccio, from Genoa to Napoleon.｜France

Discover the Ajaccio that most visitors never see. Follow a passionate guide who is a native of Ajaccio through the alleyways of the Genoese city, learning about its hidden stories and the figures who changed the destiny of Corsica.

Meet at 10:00 a.m. in Square Foch, by the statue of Bonaparte, First Consul, and under the watchful eye of the Madonuccia, who has been looking after the people of Ajaccio since 1656.
• From Rue Bonaparte, passing by the Napoleon Bonaparte Birthplace, where he spent his childhood and teenage years, and from the seafront cathedral, breathe in the sea air along Saint-François Beach, once bustling with Ajaccian fishermen hauling in their nets, which leads directly to the Citadel, built in 1492.
We then head to the Tino Rossi Harbor, where our tour will end. If you'd like to take a refreshing break, there are numerous seafront establishments where all the people of Ajaccio gather, along with professional fishermen with their boats. Inseparable from the Genoese city and its Citadel

✨ The highlight
A friendly, deeply local tour in a small group of 4 people for an exclusive experience. And the arrival at the Tino Rossi harbor, breathing in the fresh air and the Mediterranean Sea.

Book now and experience Ajaccio like a local

Discover the side of Ajaccio that most visitors never see. Follow a passionate, native guide through the narrow streets of this Genoese city to uncover hidden stories and meet the figures who shaped Corsica's destiny.

Meet at 10:00 AM at Square Foch, at the foot of the statue of Bonaparte (as First Consul) and under the gaze of *La Madonuccia*, who has watched over the people of Ajaccio since 1656.
• From Rue Bonaparte—passing the house where Napoleon spent his childhood and adolescence—to the Cathedral and the seafront, breathe in the sea air along Saint-François Beach. Once bustling with local fishermen hauling in their nets, this route leads directly to the Citadel, built in 1492.
• We then head to the Tino Rossi Harbor, where the tour concludes. If you'd like a refreshing break, there are plenty of seaside establishments here—a favorite gathering spot for locals and professional fishermen with their boats, all of whom are an integral part of this Genoese city and its Citadel.

✨ The Highlight
A friendly, authentically local tour, limited to a small group of four for an exclusive experience. Plus, the arrival at Tino Rossi Harbor, filled with the fresh breeze of the Mediterranean.


Book now and experience Ajaccio like a local.