Our guide Olga (Lola) juggled her schedule and travel so we were able to join her for our tour of Ajaccio after our tour of Bonifacio was cancelled by weather. She worked with us to find a way to make it all work. We really appreciated that. Ajaccio turned out more than we expected. It is famous for being the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. His home and the cathedral where he was baptized still exist. What Lola did was give us a truly amazing historical lesson on all things Bonaparte, bringing to life many amazing things we did not know or remember about his life. Always with enthusiasm and wit. Not boring, not repetitious, we all felt like we were were there, witnessing history. She also helped us understand more about Corsican history and about what life is like today. We spent our time wandering the streets of the old town and she took us to one of the best bars of Agaccio, with fabulous views of the mountains and ocean where again she shared both history and life today with our group of 4. Her enthusiasm for her work and lifestyle of Corsica are contagious. Truly a great guide and even better human being !!!
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Private tour in Ajaccio Olga B
Ajaccio Half Day Tour
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Hi! My name is Olga, I am also (and even better :) known as Lola, which is my usual first name in everyday life. I'll be happy to share with you my knowledge and passion about Corsica - the most beautiful land I've ever seen that I am so lucky to call my home. Having a master's degree in linguistics and intercultural communications, I've now been working for over 10 years as a guide and creator of private customized tours all around Corsica. I am passionate about the Island of Beauty in all of its aspects: nature, outdoor sports, history, traditions, music, gastronomy, etc. Inquisitive by nature, I keep discovering new exciting things about this marvelous land every day and I am happy to share this knowledge with you, constantly upgrading and innovating my tours. Being well-travelled myself helps me hand pick the most interesting sights and activities depending on a customer's background and interests. I am fluent in English, French and Russian. Master's degree in linguistics and intercultural communications Former professor at the University of Corsica
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Overview of your Ajaccio tour
On this tour we will of course get to know Ajaccio as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte but not only. We will also dive into its history before and after Napoleon, learn about its connection to other famous people of different epochs, get a glimpse and a taste of Corsica at local artisan shops. All as usual customized to fit your own pace.
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Olga was absolutely fabulos - can't recomend her more highly. She was so fexible and communicative. Her knowledge of he area is awesome and her English perfect
We spent two days touring Corsica with Olga and loved it all. She adjusted the tour to our wants and desires. She is beyond pleasant to spend a day with, extremely knowledgeable and a great driver through all the tiny narrow winding roads. She is also great at getting back to you, which made the planning so easy. Her English was terrific.
We had a great time exploring Ajaccio with Olga (Lola). Her English is excellent, and her knowledge of Corsica and Napoleon Bonaparte is outstanding. She even provided her own SUV to take us to the Parata tower, where we did a hike around the tower that was one of the highlights of our tour. Breathtaking! Thanks, Lola, for a wonderful tour of Ajaccio. We have many happy memories of Ajaccio thanks to you.
Olga was amazing. She is passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about all things Corsica.
Fabulous, could not have been better.
Your Ajaccio tour itinerary
- Historical center - Ajaccio Cathedral - The old Genoese town, citadelle, Bonaparte family house - Quartier des étrangers *Optional: Parata tower and natural site NB: I cannot give you a proper tour inside the Maison Bonaparte museum, however I can give you a maximum of explanations outside and you can visit it after our tour.
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Type: Walking
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Ajaccio, Corsica, France
Ajaccio Cruiseship port or anywhere in the center Ajaccio upon the customer’s convenience
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