Cookies Notice
We use our own and third-party cookies to analyze the use that users make of our page and to show you content and personalized advertising based on a profile prepared based on your browsing habits. You can accept all cookies by clicking on "Accept all", or configure or reject all of them by clicking on "Configure/Reject". For more information, visit our Cookie Policy.
Free tour
Free tour: The Great History of Marseille
4.80
Excellent (59 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Fabien
PRO
Registered on 17 April 2024
Guru Avatar Image
Hello, my friends ! Born here, local guide, I've been a guide in Paris for 8 years. Back in my original city with a strong desire to share in fun, entertaining and emotional ways all the beauty, spice and history of this great place. I studied art, history, traditions, cultures, story telling, acting... Curious about many things, I lived in Spain and in the US, I love meeting new people ! It will be a pleasure to have you on tour !
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome on this tour to visit the oldest town of France.

We'll start  from the beautiful old port, a natural cove where the greeks arrived  600 before Christ !
We'll travel 2600 years ago in  Le Jardin Des Vestiges , where the Phoceans founded Massalia.

Entering the oldest neighborhood in France « Le Panier »
retracing the history and anecdotes of its monuments, Hotel de Cabre, Hotel Dieu, Pavillon Daviel, Church of the Accoules.

Up the hill thru the olds beautiful streets, we'll explain the evolution of the place, passing by the original street du Panier and its spicy past, and back down to admire the renaissance architecture of La Vielle Charité.

Arriving to the see sight off the New port we'll discover: Cathedrale of la major, Mucem, Villa mediterranée,Musée Regards de Provence.
A very pleasant and attractive area, highly visited for its view, the modern architecture and a unique cultural proposal...
 
Finally we'll get to the entrance of the old port, viewing Notre Dame, two fortress St Jean and St Nicolas, Church St Laurent and facing Abbaye St victor.

My goal is to give you a great, pleasant and deep understanding of my city.  Sharing history, stories, customs, and legends that make Marseille so special. I'll answer your questions and give you recommendations. I'll Be glad to have you on board !!!


Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
51 Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille, France
I will be in the middle of the old port entrance, in the center of the place (across from Burger King / water side) WHITE umbrella WHITE cap !
1
Outside visit
Old Port of Marseille
2
Outside visit
vestige garden
3
Outside visit
Hotel de Cabre
Tour map

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).

Tour Reviews
4.80
Excellent (59 ratings)

By category

Professionalism
4.90
Fun
4.77
Expression
4.85
Quality
4.87
Route
4.86

Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not 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.