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Ajaccio, France

Things to Do in Ajaccio

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Corsica A Cupulatta Turtle Park Skip the Line Admission Ticket

Most booked tours and tickets in Ajaccio

Corsica A Cupulatta Turtle Park Skip the Line Admission Ticket

Corsica A Cupulatta Turtle Park Skip the Line Admission Ticket

4.6159 reviews1h
The Napoleon Cave - complete package (Corsican meal)

The Napoleon Cave - complete package (Corsican meal)

4.890 reviews1h
Corsica Ajaccio Private Tour with Driver and Optional Guide with Hotel Transfer

Corsica Ajaccio Private Tour with Driver and Optional Guide with Hotel Transfer

4.33 reviews8h
Private Shore Tour: Ajaccio Historical Walk & Napoleon Heritage

Private Shore Tour: Ajaccio Historical Walk & Napoleon Heritage

4h

Top sights in Ajaccio

  1. 1Napoleon's Birthplace
  2. 2Fesch Museum
  3. 3Old Town
  4. 4Sanguinaires Islands
  5. 5Cathedral
  6. 6Local Markets
  • Walk in Napoleon's Footsteps: Explore the meticulously preserved Maison Bonaparte, his childhood home filled with family memorabilia, and see his baptismal font in the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption. The city is a living museum to the emperor, with statues, street names, and the monumental Chapelle Impériale housing his family tombs.
  • A Stunning Coastline of Contrasts: Discover beaches for every mood, from the family-friendly, pine-shaded Plage de Marinella to the wild, surf-pounded shores of Plage de Capo di Feno. Take a short boat ride to the Îles Sanguinaires archipelago for hiking, lighthouse views, and unforgettable sunsets against red porphyry rocks.
  • A Unique Franco-Italian Culinary Fusion: Savor a cuisine born of the mountains and sea. Taste *aziminu* (Corsican bouillabaisse), indulge in *brocciu* cheese in cannelloni or fiadone, and sample charcuterie from free-range pigs that forage in the maquis. Don't miss the local Cap Corse apéritif or a visit to the Cours Napoléon market for pungent cheeses and chestnut-flour products.

Hidden gems in Ajaccio

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Chapelle des Grecs

A tiny, charming 17th-century Greek Orthodox chapel tucked away on Rue du Roi de Rome in the Old Town.

Sentier des Crêtes (Ridge Path)

A scenic coastal hiking path starting near the Iles Sanguinaires boat departure point, leading up into the hills above the city.

Cabanon des Anglais

A historic, picturesque stone fisherman's hut and tiny pebble beach nestled at the foot of the cliffs below the Parata road.

Salines d'Étang de Diane

Shallow saltwater lagoons north of the city, near the village of Aléria, known for oyster and mussel farming.

Cimetière Marin (Marine Cemetery)

The beautiful, hillside cemetery of Ajaccio, overlooking the sea near the Tino Rossi path.

Day trips from Ajaccio

Calanques de Piana & Porto

1.5 hours by car (D81 coastal road)

A breathtaking drive along one of Corsica's most spectacular routes leads to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Calanques de Piana. These dramatic, red granite rock formations, sculpted by wind and sea, create a surreal landscape. Continue to the charming seaside village of Porto with its Genoese tower.

Corte & the Restonica Gorge

1 hour 15 min by car or train

Journey into the rugged heart of Corsica to its historic mountain capital, Corte. Explore the citadel and the Museum of Corsica, then drive up the stunningly beautiful Restonica Gorge—a deep, forested canyon leading to glacial lakes and some of the island's best hiking trails.

Sartène & Filitosa

1 hour 15 min by car

Head south to explore Corsica's ancient history and its 'most Corsican town.' Sartène is a austere, granite-built medieval town perched on a hillside. Nearby, the prehistoric site of Filitosa boasts mysterious menhir statues carved with human faces and weapons, dating back thousands of years.

Plan your Ajaccio trip

Things to do in Ajaccio: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Ajaccio?+

Top sights include Napoleon's Birthplace, Fesch Museum, Old Town and Sanguinaires Islands. Away from the crowds, try Chapelle des Grecs and Sentier des Crêtes (Ridge Path).

What are the most popular tours in Ajaccio?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Corsica A Cupulatta Turtle Park Skip the Line Admission Ticket (4.6 stars, 159 reviews); The Napoleon Cave - complete package (Corsican meal) (4.8 stars, 90 reviews); Corsica Ajaccio Private Tour with Driver and Optional Guide with Hotel Transfer (4.3 stars, 3 reviews).

How much do tours in Ajaccio cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €15 and €3,573 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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