Château D’If Entry Ticket

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1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)

Fast and Easy Access. Visit one of the most famous landmarks with a pre-booked entry ticket and start exploring right away.

Your ticket will be sent to you by email 24 hours before your visit — please remember to check your inbox and spam folder.

Historic island fortress — take the short ferry ride to a real-life castle immortalized in classic literature

Prison cells & dungeon atmosphere — explore the grim chambers that once held political prisoners and hardened criminals

Defensive ramparts — walk along stone walls offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean and Marseille harbor

Legendary Monte Cristo connection — immerse yourself in the romantic and mysterious legacy of The Count of Monte Cristo

Maritime heritage insights — learn about the fortress’s military role, prison life, and coastal defense systems

PLEASE NOTE: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SKIP OR BYPASS SECURITY CHECKS AT THE ENTRANCE. DURING THE HIGH SEASON, WAITING TIMES FOR SECURITY MAY TAKE UP TO ONE HOUR.

What's Included

Please check your Official Château D’If Ticket from the Supplier in your mailbox(Inbox/Spam).
The Supplier emails Entry Tickets 24h before reservation date.
Due to high demand, your selected time slot may be adjusted by up to ±2 hours.
Entry Ticket to Château D’If
Entry without Official Ticket (Booking Confirmation Mail or Voucher not accepted!).
Ferry ride to the island
Live Guide
Skip-the-Line or Priority Access is not possible.

Meeting and pickup

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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Your experience begins with a simple ticketing process. After booking, you will receive your Confirmation email. After Confirmation, the Supplier will send your Entry Tickets via email no later than 24 hours before your Reservation Date. Please check your inbox, including Spam or Promotions, to avoid missing them. With your Official Tickets ready, you can Skip the Ticket Purchase Lines and start your visit stress-free. Just head directly to the venue entrance. Show your Official Tickets at the gate and explore at your own pace. PLEASE NOTE: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SKIP OR BYPASS SECURITY CHECKS AT THE ENTRANCE. DURING THE HIGH SEASON, WAITING TIMES FOR SECURITY MAY TAKE UP TO ONE HOUR.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Embark on a historic island adventure with an entry ticket to Château d’If, the 16th-century fortress nestled on a rocky islet off Marseille's coast. Famous as the setting for Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo, this former prison offers dramatic stone walls, vaulted cells, and fortifications with sweeping views over the Mediterranean. Wander through its bastions, learn about its grim past, and gaze back at Marseille’s skyline as you soak in evocative maritime history. Ideal for literary enthusiasts, history seekers, and anyone drawn to cinematic settings and island exploration., PLEASE NOTE: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SKIP OR BYPASS SECURITY CHECKS AT THE ENTRANCE. DURING THE HIGH SEASON, WAITING TIMES FOR SECURITY MAY TAKE UP TO ONE HOUR.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will receive your tickets in a separate email 24 hours before your visit. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder
Supplied by Travelgroup

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Museum Tickets & Passes
Historical Tours
Attractions & Museums
Culture
Museums
Castle Tours
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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