Aix en Provence & Cassis Private Tour with Official Tour Guide !

About this tour

A full-day private tour combining Aix-en-Provence's baroque heart with the dramatic coastal landscape of Cassis and its Calanques National Park. Start among 17th-century mansions and cathedral squares in the old town, tracing Cézanne's footsteps through the Mazarin district. Then drive south across Provence to the fishing port of Cassis, where you'll board a boat to navigate the steep-sided inlets carved into limestone cliffs. Seven to eight hours with a dedicated guide, private transport and all park fees included.

Highlights

• 17th-century palaces and baroque architecture in Aix's core
• Saint Sauveur Cathedral and Mazarin neighbourhood exploration
• Cézanne's birthplace and artistic heritage sites
• Boat journey through Calanques' limestone fjords
• Cassis harbour village and sheltered beaches
• Air-conditioned private transport throughout

What to expect

Your guide collects you in an air-conditioned vehicle and takes you into Aix-en-Provence's layered old town. You'll walk past grand mansions, ducal residences and ecclesiastical buildings while learning how the city shaped one of Europe's greatest painters. The pace is leisurely—time to absorb the squares and courtyards without rushing. After lunch (at your own pace), you drive an hour south toward the Mediterranean. Cassis reveals itself as a working fishing village, not a resort. The boat tour then motors into narrow calanques—steep ravines flooded by the sea—where turquoise water laps limestone walls and hidden coves appear around each bend. Swimming stops are typically included if conditions allow.

Good to know

Wear sturdy shoes for Aix's cobbled streets and consider sun protection during the boat tour. The journey involves roughly one hour of walking in town and 90 minutes on water. Infant seats, prams and wheelchair access are available throughout. Book ahead in peak summer.