Marseille Audioguided Walking Tour 3h and 24 audio commentary

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About this activity

Marseille, the Cité Phocéenne, reveals itself to you through a 7.3 km circuit that takes you to discover 24 emblematic places. Stroll through the historic Cart district, admire the Old Port and explore the rich history of monuments such as the Palais de la Bourse and the Cathedral of the Major. Enjoy an immersion in local culture by discovering street art and Marseille culinary specialties. An enriching Audio Guide accompanies you throughout this 3-hour tour, ideal for history, culture and gastronomy lovers.

7.3 km tour through 24 historical sites
Tour of the Old Port, Cart district and Palais de la Bourse
Includes an Audio Guide with historical commentary and anecdotes
Duration of the visit: about 3 hours, accessible to all levels

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ryo - Visites Audioguidées

What is included

Included

Included: Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Included: Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Included: Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
Included: 24 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Included: 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Included: Text transcripts of all audio content
Included: No deadlines or expirations
Included: Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Included: Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Not included: Headphones or headphones (optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Located on the Canebière, the Palais de la Bourse, like most of the city’s monuments, is part of the Napoleonic era.
Stop 2

Passing by

Great testimony to the founding of the city in 600 BC. C., the archaeological site of the Ancient Port, on your right, presents the remains of the city of Massalia, established by the Greeks more than 2,600 years ago.
Stop 3

Passing by

Look at the building on your right. It is the oldest house in Marseille.
Hotel de Ville de Marseille

Passing by

Located on the former site of the 13th-century Townhouse, this Town Inn is one of the few buildings in the area to survive the Second World War.
Stop 5

Passing by

You are currently walking in the oldest district of Marseille, and one of the oldest in France!
Marseille

Passing by

This colorful street of graffiti of all kinds testifies to the importance of street art in the city.
Centre de la Vieille Charite

Passing by

At the end of the pleasant Place des Pistols, the Centre de la Vieille Charité stands out as one of the most important historic buildings in the city.
Cathedrale La Major

Passing by

Stunning, isn’t it? This magnificent cathedral represents the full power of the city.
Place de Lenche

Passing by

Southern atmosphere guaranteed on this small square of the neighborhood lined with cafes and restaurants that unveil their large terraces during the summer season!
Le Vieux Port

Passing by

Imagine, more than 2,600 years ago, that it was here that the Phocéens first landed to establish a city, Massalia, which today is among the three largest cities in France.
Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde

Passing by

The Old Port of Marseille is also a breathtaking view of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Basilica.
Eglise Saint-Ferreol

Passing by

We are in the first arrondissement of Marseille, and it is at the crossroads, facing the quays, that we notice from afar the church of Saint-Ferréol.
Stop 13

Passing by

A real touch of modernity in the heart of one of the oldest districts in France!
Musee du Savon de Marseille La Licorne

Passing by

How to visit Marseille without mentioning its famous soap? On your left is the Marseille Soap Museum, the city’s true identity known around the world.
Palais du Pharo

Passing by

You have on your right, despite the grid, a very nice glimpse of a part of the Phocaean City. What’s interesting here is that you can see in the distance, overlooking the sea and revealing its orange roof, the magnificent palace of the Pharo.
Abbaye Saint Victor

Passing by

This surprising building is the Abbey of Saint Victor, founded in the 5th century and visible from the Old Port.
Marseille

Passing by

I take advantage of this moment when we walk in the Boulevard de la Corderie to talk to you about the culinary specialties of Marseille, which, you will see, are numerous!
Marseille

Passing by

While we quietly return to the center of Marseille, I offer you a small course on the famous Marseille expressions which, you know, are numerous and widely used here!
Stop 19

Passing by

Here you are, on a beautiful pedestrian square that was inaugurated in 1989. It was designed by urban planner Charlie Bové, but it is named after a leading figure in the Second World War
Opera Municipal de Marseille

Passing by

Located in the 1st arrondissement, the Marseille Opera was built between 1786 and 1787 in the classical style.
Le Cours Julien

Passing by

You enter the most colorful area of the city. The Ju course, as it is called here, does not present historical monuments, or pretty views of the city...
The Palace of Arts

Passing by

Created by architect Henri Espérandieu, who also designed the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Basilica, the Palais des Arts now hosts concerts and exhibitions, after having hosted the municipal library and the École des Beaux-Arts for a long time.
Stop 23

Passing by

As the centre of the Noailles district, the Capuchin Point of Sale Square hosts, as its name suggests, a Producers’ Point of Sale where some twenty exhibitors display their fruit and vegetables at unbeatable Awards.
La Canebiere

Passing by

Everyone knows La Canebière, or at least has heard that name before when talking about Marseille. But do you know the history of this famous avenue?

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point.

End point

We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point.

Using your ticket

Activation of your audio guide circuit:

1. Download the JUN mobile app from your App Store or directly via this link: jun.co/app

2. Open the application and enter your code to unlock the circuit: MAR20405

We build our circuits in a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out point: Place Jules Verne, on the rue du Lacydon side