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🥇⭐️Essential Marseille Free Walking Tour - Le Panier⭐️🥇

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Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
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Registered on 20 May 2020
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Bordeaux Free Walking Tour offer the most exciting insightful tours in Bordeaux. Our aim is to bring local knowledge and insights to you, the traveller. Our free walking tours discover the local hidden gems as well as local famous landmarks.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Let's embark on a journey through the historic heart of Marseille - the enchanting district of Le Panier. Known for its winding alleys, colorful facades, and vibrant atmosphere, this area has a history as rich as the flavors of a bouillabaisse.

The district's story is filled with intriguing characters and tales, including pirates, sailors, artists, and revolutionary thinkers. It's said that sailors would roam these streets, seeking adventure and solace in the local taverns. The bohemian spirit of Le Panier attracted artists like Cézanne and Braque, who found inspiration in the narrow streets and vibrant colors that grace this district.

But life in Le Panier wasn't always a bed of roses. It endured hardships and transformations throughout history, from the devastation of World War II to rebirth as an artsy haven. 

Today, Le Panier stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Marseille, a living museum of the city's past, present, and future.

As we stroll through the maze of cobblestone streets and pastel-hued facades, keep an eye out for the many quirky and amusing stories that add flavor to this historical district. Le Panier is more than just a place; it's a vibrant, ever-evolving tapestry of Marseille's past and present.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Old Port of Marseille, France
Look for the red umbrella
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Outside visit
Meeting Point - Old Port
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Outside visit
Old Port of Marseille
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Outside visit
vestige garden
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 5 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.

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