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Podcast Tour Marseille 2600 Years of Marseilles Vieux Port

2 h 17 min Free cancellation
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Podcast Tour Marseille 2600 Years of Marseilles Vieux Port

About this activity

Step into the vibrant, salty, and sometimes turbulent history of Marseille's Vieux-Port. Join Tom, an urban planner, and his local friend Olivia as they peel back the layers of France's oldest city. From the ancient Greek ships that first dropped anchor 2,600 years ago, to the cannons of Louis 14 aimed at his own rebellious citizens, and the modern architectural marvels of today, this redthread tour reveals the hidden soul of a Mediterranean crossroads. Expect tales of plague, soap, fishermen, and a city that constantly reinvents itself from its own ashes.

  • A 4.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 137 min
  • Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
  • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
  • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
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At a glance

Duration
2 h 17 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 99 people
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, English
Operated by
Red Thread

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Included: Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Included: Precise navigation between the stops
  • Included: Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Itinerary

  1. Jardin des Vestiges

    10 min

    The excavated remains of the ancient Greek port of Massalia, revealing the city's 2,600-year-old origins.

  2. Place de Lenche

    10 min

    A historic square in Le Panier that sits exactly on the site of the ancient Greek Agora.

  3. Eglise Saint-Laurent

    10 min

    A 12th-century parish church that served as the spiritual home for Marseille's fishermen.

  4. Fort Saint-jean

    10 min

    A fortress built by Louis XIV, famous for having its cannons pointed inward at the city rather than out to sea.

  5. Mucem

    10 min

    A stunning modern museum symbolizing Marseille's 21st-century reinvention as a cultural capital.

  6. Place aux Huiles

    10 min

    A former canal where flat-bottomed boats delivered olive oil, linking maritime trade to the soap industry.

  7. Musee du Savon de Marseille La Licorne

    10 min

    A museum dedicated to the strict 17th-century regulations and history of traditional Marseille soap.

  8. La Criee

    10 min

    Formerly the city's wholesale fish market, now transformed into a prestigious national theater.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • From Marseille's main station, take local public transport toward Jardin des Vestiges. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Jardin des Vestiges, Marseille, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

  • From La Criée - Théâtre National de Marseille, 30 Quai de Rive Neuve, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Marseille's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Using your ticket

Thank you very much for your booking! We are excited to give you a fantastic tour experience with the Red Thread app.

Since this is a self-guided tour, you enjoy total freedom: start whenever it suits you — at your own pace, with no fixed timetable or group.

Here is how to redeem your voucher:

1. Download the app: Install the free "Red Thread: Discover Home" app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread

2. Redeem your code: Open the app and scan the QR code on your ticket — or type your voucher code in.

3. For groups: Every participant installs the app on their own smartphone and redeems their own code from the ticket — one code per person.

Once redeemed you have 14 days of access — the clock starts at redemption, not at booking.

More information on our website: https://redthread.world

We hope you enjoy your Red Thread tour!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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