Activity Marseille, France

Visit Marseille 4H

5.0 (2 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The Cathedral of the Major will be a unique moment during your visit. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The MUCEM, huge building at the seaside, to discover with its footbridge over the water to reach Fort Saint-Jean — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We propose a visit of Marseille through the most emblematic places. Your driver will accompany you to each place. It will be easy to discover the city in the best way, in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle. Your tour is tailor-made: you will be able to take more time on certain places, or shorten the visit of certain monuments or places of the city. Your driver will adapt and make sure to offer you the best experience for your visit.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Written guide: English, French
Operated by: Provence Class Driver

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Bottles of water

Itinerary

Mucem

45 min

First major national museum dedicated to the Mediterranean, Mecca of modern architecture and heritage, the Mucem is a cultural city open to the sea. Visit the building and go to the roof to admire the view and join Fort Saint-Jean with one of the footbridges.
Cathedrale La Major

25 min

Located near the Mucem and the Panier, the Cathedral has spectacular dimensions similar to the St Peter's Basilica in Rome, and can accommodate up to 3,000 people!

Built in Byzantine style, it is one of the largest churches in France. Its construction extends over 40 years, between 1852 and 1893, at the time when Marseille is the first port of France and serves as a stopover for ships from around the world.
Le Panier

45 min

This is the oldest district of Marseille, and is a must for visiting the center. The Basket is appreciated to cultivate on the historical places of Marseilles, to have a drink on terrace, to stroll in the streets and to discover artisans and creators of the Basket which open their doors to you. You will see the museum of the Old Charity among others. Your driver will suggest a customized itinerary to discover the entire neighborhood on foot.
Le Vieux Port

45 min

Stretching around a bustling marina, the Old Port of Marseille is known for its elegant hotels, waterside cafes, and seafood restaurants serving mullet and lobster. from the fish market standing on the wharf.

You can walk in the pedestrian streets near the Opera House of Marseille, building in Art Deco style, or go around the port on foot or by taking a shuttle that cuts the port (50 cents per person, to be paid on square).
Palais du Pharo

20 min

The palace of Pharo. is a monument in Marseille whose construction was ordered by Napoleon III for Empress Eugenie in the second half of the nineteenth century. It belongs today to the city of Marseille and is a place of welcome for congresses and various events. Your driver will leave you at the entrance because you will have an incredible view of the entire port in the heart of a large flower garden.
Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde

45 min

If it were necessary to present Our Lady of the Guard in a few words it would be: more than 800 years of pilgrimage, 157 meters high, an impregnable view on all the Phocaean city and the symbol of a whole city. You can also visit the basilica open to the public. Your driver will wait for you at the car park at the foot of the steps.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

La Maison du Petit Canard
Ibis Marseille Timone
Ibis Budget Marseille Timone
Port de Marseille : Terminaux de croisières, Port de Marseille Fos - Porte 4, Chemin du Littoral, 13015 Marseille, France
Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Velodrome
Ibis Marseille Est La Valentine
Hotel Les Volets Rouges - Cassis
Hotel du Pharo
Grand Juste
Hotel Lutetia
ibis Marseille Centre Euromed
Mercure Marseille Centre Prado Velodrome

and 169 more pickup points

We will pick you up at any hotel in Marseille, or at the Cruise Port during your stopover. We agree in advance, upon confirmation of your tour, pick-up location, return, and schedule. We are flexible and adapt to your visit schedule.