Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

4.2
(303 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the highlights of Marseille on this half-day guided tour. Begin with a visit to the Old Port and the historic city center, where Marseille’s rich past meets its vibrant present.

Continue to the majestic Palais Longchamp, inaugurated in 1869 to celebrate the arrival of water from the Durance River. Its impressive architecture and lush gardens make it a must-see landmark.

Next, ascend to the iconic Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde—affectionately known as La Bonne Mère. Built in 1864 in a striking Roman-Byzantine style, the basilica offers panoramic views over the city and coastline from its hilltop perch.

End your tour with a scenic stop overlooking the legendary Château d’If, made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo, before returning to your cruise terminal or accommodation.

Important Information:
This tour is available for both small and large groups (1 to 40 people).

What's Included

Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan/Bus
Port pickup and drop-off
Fuel surcharge
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your tour departs from Association Marseillaise d'Accueil de Marins (AMAM)( Seaman's Club), located in front of the police station outside of the cruise ship pier. The walk to the meeting point takes approximately 5 to 7-minutes, depending on where your ship is docked. Upon disembarking, please follow the green line on the floor leading to the exit. Once outside, continue walking until you see a small gray building on the left. Your local representative, holding a Domitia Tours sign, will be waiting for you there. We kindly ask all guests to arrive at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

OR
Meeting point

depending on where your ship is docked. Upon disembarking, please follow the green line on the floor leading to the exit. Once outside, continue walking until you see a small gray building on the left.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde

    Notre-Dame de la Garde (literally: Our Lady of the Guard) is a Catholic basilica in Marseille, France, and the city's best-known symbol. The site of a popular Assumption Day pilgrimage, it is the most visited site in Marseille

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Palais Longchamp is a monument in the 4th arrondissement of Marseille, France. It houses the Musée des beaux-arts and Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille. The surrounding Longchamp Park (French: Parc Longchamp) is listed by the French Ministry of Culture as one of the Notable Gardens of France.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Monaster from the 5th center

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The oldest bakery in Marseille 1781 to Learn about our local speciality Navette Biscuit

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Porte d'Aix (also known as the Porte Royale) is a triumphal arch in Marseille, in the south of France, marking the old entry point to the city on the road from Aix-en-Provence.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Free Time ,explore by your own the city center of Marseille

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Supplied by DOMITIA TOURS

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

4.2 Based on 303 303 reviews
5 stars
194
4 stars
38
3 stars
31
2 stars
15
1 star
25
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}