Explore Marseille: An Unforgettable Odyssey

Experience the journey of a great city, from the era of Massilia to modern-day Marseille. Delve into its rich history brimming with culture, offering a unique opportunity to witness the unfolding of history through its statues and monuments. Marseille stands as a city unlike any other

Experience details

• Destination

  Marseille

• Category

  Art & culture tours

• Duration

  5 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English

• Highlights

  • Family friendly

• What's included

  Private guide • Close protection qualified guide. • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Vieux-Port de Marseille

• Tour unlike any other:

  We immerse ourselves into the very roots of Massilia, a history that became Marseille.

• Roots of the city:

  Our tour starts in the hallowed medieval crypts of St Victoire Abbey, transporting us through time to a period eons before ours.

• The magnificent Basilica:

  We take a very comfortable local bus up to the magnificent Romano-Byzantine Basilique-mineure Notre Dame de la Garde. Fondly know locally as "La Bonne Mere" At 150m ASL(Above sea level), it provides a stunning 360° panoramic view of the great city of Marseille, it is breath-taking.

• Between the medieval and the modern:

  To Fort St. Jean. Part of the original defensive line of our beloved city. Here we get the opportunity to see the ultra modern MuCEM and Villa Méditerranée as well.

• Amazing and incredible architecture:

  Be in the presence of the monumental, grand, impressive neo-byzantine Cathédrale Basilique-mineure Sainte-Marie-Majeure, fondly known as 'La Major' a giant of our local landscape.

• A trip to the life of old/medieval:

  Welcome to the old quarter of Marseille known as Le Panier, within which get to also visit La Vieille Charité muséum. Wandering in the narrow streets of this quarter transports you to a bygone period.

• Quick pit stop, definitely worth it:

  A quick and nice rest at the Vieux Port. Enjoy the amazing views over a drink or two.

• Definition of an era in expression:

  Next stop will be the Palais Longchamps in it's full grandeur and beauty. A sight to behold. Fountains rising up in the garden, and the spectacular waterfall from within the palace....

• Gothic experience:

  Visit the néo gothique L'église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul known locally as Église des Réformés. The incredible height of it's architecture, perfectly balanced and designed. Beauty beyond imagination.

• Street art, and hidden secret places:

  A quick march, to La Plaine and cours Julien, the artistic, hippy, bohemian quarters. Lots of hidden cafes, restaurants, vintage shops, and down the line we have comprehensive spice shops.

• End of tour:

  As the tour winds up, I can escort the guests back to the original point of depart, or to a location of their choice in the city.

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• Anthony

  Unforgettable Odyssey from a third perspective. Unforgettable.

  Anthony

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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Private guide
  • Close protection qualified guide.
  • Kids join for free

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.