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Discover Marseille: History and culture of the oldest city in France

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on April 26, 2018

Hello fellow travelers! We are very pleased to meet you and have the opportunity to show you our beloved city in a personal, educational and fun way. We are a cooperative of guides where we all share the same passion: our beautiful city, the historic and cosmopolitan Marseille. We have all dedicated our best to prepare our tours, where we talk about history, culture, architecture, demographic changes, street art and gastronomic tradition. Our citywalks are full of tradition, anecdotes and current events, narrated by people who live and love this city. We are more than willing to share all this and much more with you in a fun, educational and entertaining way. We are waiting for you!

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join us to explore this wonderful city of 2,600 years on a two-hour walking tour, where we will embark on an exciting journey. We will begin our adventure at the marvelous Old Port, a natural harbor and the birthplace of the city, where it all began.

Then, we will head to the new Hôtel Dieu, which opened its doors for the "Marseille Provence 2013" event, during which Marseille was the European Capital of Culture. From there, we will venture into the Le Panier District, a beautiful old town with a long history dating back to the founding of Marseille by the Greeks in the 6th century BC. Over the centuries, this neighborhood has been home to a mix of communities, including Romans, Armenians, Neapolitans, and Africans, among others, reflecting the cultural diversity that permeates its architecture and atmosphere.

We will continue our tour by visiting the impressive Marseille Cathedral, one of the architectural symbols of the city. We will conclude our experience at the entrance of the Mucem: a new icon of Marseille. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations is one of the most visited places in the city thanks to its modern architecture that blends with the Renaissance-era Saint-Jean Fortress. Here, you can enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the city and capture memorable photos of the coastline.

This journey will allow us to travel through time and understand the changes that have taken place in this ancient city.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Quai de la Fraternité, 13001 Marseill...
    Quai de la Fraternité, 13001 Marseille, France
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    Good morning! The tour starts at VIEUX PORT (Old Port), meeting point under the mirrored ceiling called 'L'Ombrière de Norman Foster'. LOOK FOR THE LIGTH BLUE UMBRELLA! For those arriving by cruise, don't delay as the terminal is far from the city center. Besides buses and taxis within the port, you can also walk following the green line to the exterior of the facilities and take the public bus Line 35, which will drop you off at its last stop at La Joliette Square, about a 15-minute walk from the tour meeting point. Bus fare is 2 euros per passenger, payable to the driver. FOR THOSE ARRIVING LATE, the guide will pass by the front of the Starbucks Café on Av. République at approximately half hour after. See you soon

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Old Port of Marseille
  • 2
    Outside visit
    vestige garden
  • 3
    Outside visit
    17 Rue de la République
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Hotel de Cabre
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Hotel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Le Panier
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Cathedrale La Major
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Mucem - Musée des civilizations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Villa Mediterranée
  • 10
    Outside visit
    fort st jean

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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