Tours & Activities in Marseille
Join us to explore this wonderful city of 2,600 years on a two-hour walking tour, where we will embark on an exciting journey. We will begin our adventure at the marvelous Old Port, a natural harbor and the birthplace of the city, where it all began.
Then, we will head to the new Hôtel Dieu, which opened its doors for the "Marseille Provence 2013" event, during which Marseille was the European Capital of Culture. From there, we will venture into the Le Panier District, a beautiful old town with a long history dating back to the founding of Marseille by the Greeks in the 6th century BC. Over the centuries, this neighborhood has been home to a mix of communities, including Romans, Armenians, Neapolitans, and Africans, among others, reflecting the cultural diversity that permeates its architecture and atmosphere.
We will continue our tour by visiting the impressive Marseille Cathedral, one of the architectural symbols of the city. We will conclude our experience at the entrance of the Mucem: a new icon of Marseille. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations is one of the most visited places in the city thanks to its modern architecture that blends with the Renaissance-era Saint-Jean Fortress. Here, you can enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the city and capture memorable photos of the coastline.
This journey will allow us to travel through time and understand the changes that have taken place in this ancient city.
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 !!!
Marseille, the capital of Provence, is France’s oldest city. Always shifting between myth and reality, it is also without a doubt one of the most charming and historically fascinating cities in the country. However, stereotypes and reputation have made Marseille the underrated city it is today. With our Free Tour, we hope to break prejudices by approaching its impressive history in a pleasant, professional and, above all, exciting manner. The setting of the old Marseille will give us the perfect framework to introduce you to its history. From Julius Caesar to the Inquisition, the Marseillais mafia and World War II, we guarantee a two and a half hour journey across time that is essential to understand this charming but complex Mediterranean city.
We will discover the oldest city in France, history, culture and traditions, crossing Le Panier, the district around the Old Port. I will give you tips for visiting other places and recommendations of what to do or where to eat during your stay in Marseille. Itinerary: - Vieux Port (Old Port - Jardin des Vestiges (greek remains) - Hotel de Cabre (oldest house in Marseille and II World War history) - Le Panier (typical Provence quartier, now multicultural and a bit hipster) - La Vieille Charité (Old Charity House) - Marseille's Cathedral - Mucem and Fort Saint Jean (from outside)
