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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
2,600 years ago, a Greek sailor who was chosen by an indigenous princess to found Massalia landed in the Calanque du Lacydon.
If Marseille is full of stories and legends, it's because this city, which is the oldest in France, has always been a crossroads between land and sea, European and Mediterranean world.
From Mucem to Pharo, passing through part of the Panier, the Town Hall, the ancient port, the fish market La Canebière and Rive-Neuve, Benjamin, guide-lecturer, will make you discover Marseille history and culture in order to have a of all the elements to enjoy the Phocaean city.
Licensed guide lecturer
Snacks
Departure Point
Esp. J4, 13002 Marseille, France
In front of the Villa Méditerranée (Before the MUCEM)
Mucem, Marseille, France To start your visit, you will enjoy the wonderful panoramic view on the pier to see by outside the two contemporain museum (MUCEM and Villa Valmer), before discovering the Fort Saint-Jean made by Louis the 14. Good opportunity to understand how the past and the modernism of Marseille are closely connected. 15 minutes
The Panier, Marseille, France Let's leave the pier to get a very nice panoramic view of the Port by Le Panier. The oldest district of France was founded by the Ancient Greek and kept its so pictural mood despite the destruction during the World War 2. 15 minutes
Place Villeneuve-Bargemon, Marseille, France After passing by Le Panier streets, you will discover the Bargemon square. Real mix between the renaissance, baroque and néo-classical architecture, it's where we can find the Marseille City Hall and one of the oldest hospital of France : l'Hôtel Dieu. 15 minutes
Jardin des Vestiges, Marseille, France Arriving close to the downtown of Marseille, you will discover everything about the Ancient period in Marseille discovering, Greek and Roman port of Marseille. Here, you will know how Massalia was founded by a Greek sailor and a local princess. 15 minutes
La Canebiere, Marseille, France Passing by the most famous avenue of Marseille downtown, you will understand why this street was sung on all the 7 seas and the 5 continents. 15 minutes
Opera Municipal de Marseille, Marseille, France After crossing la Canebière, you will discover the Opéra district with the marvelous Art Nouveau Theater. Then, will go back to the Old Port to enjoy the fish market and admire the mirror roof created by Norman Foster. 15 minutes
Cours d'Estienne d'Orves, Marseille, France On the Cours d'Estienne d'Orves, we will remember the King Galley set on this place to control Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea. This square became the favorite place for artists and restaurants. 15 minutes
Palais du Pharo, Marseille, France To finish the tour, we will follow the quai de Rive-Neuve, discovering La Criée Theater and Saint-Victor Abbey, one of the oldest abbey in France. The end of the tour will leave you a wonderful oportunity to apreciate the Old Port from Le Pharo Palace, with an amazing view on all the Marseille Harbour. 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
sinanertay
02 Jan 2022
Do the trip after watching the French serial Marseille by listening the generic music of the serial by Orange Blossom: Ya Sidi. You will feel the spirit of big love with full of fights between ORIENTALISM & OCCIDENTALISM
This tour in
France
is organized by
Marseille Original
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