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Perched atop the city’s highest hill, the magnificent Notre-Dame de la Garde, which is visible from all over the Marseille, is one of the city’s most striking landmarks. The Romano-Byzantine basilica dates back to the 19th century and is best known for its grand bell tower, which is capped with a gleaming gold statue of the Virgin Mary.
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Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille
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Spend the morning exploring Marseilles’ historical neighborhoods on a small-group tour with a guide. Perfect for visitors looking to maximize their time in the city, the tour covers many of the city’s main sights in half a day. Peruse shops and restaurants in the along the water in the old port, and take in panoramic views along the Cape Croisette.
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$71.73
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$71.73

Colorbüs: Marseille Tourist Tour by Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus
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Take to the skies and visit Marseille differently!
During this unique open-air experience, you will gain height to admire Marseille's monuments from a new angle.
This sightseeing tour by panoramic bus is ideal for those who don't want to miss a thing, even with limited time. All the secrets of the city will be revealed to you thanks to the quality audio guide offered on board our buses.
You can also hop on and off at your leisure to visit a district or a monument and take a bus to continue your tour.
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$18.29
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$18.29

Provence, Marseille and Cassis Sightseeing Tour
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Discover highlights of the French Riviera on this small-group tour of Marseille and Cassis. Journey along the rugged yet beautiful Route de Crêtes, where you’ll catch panoramic views of the Gulf de Cassis from Cape Canaille. Cruise from Cassis (option) to view the region’s three famous calanques, then head back to Marseille to tour the city’s main attractions like Notre-Dame de la Garde and the Abbey of St Victor.
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$75.31
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$75.31

Provence Small-Group Sightseeing Tour: Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Cassis
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Immerse yourself in the distinctive beauty of Provence with a full-day tour of the Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, and Marseille. With your small group, view elegant mansions along Aix’s Cours Mirabeau. Have a look at the daily market before heading to Cassis to view breathtaking calanques from the village’s charming harbor. End in Marseille with a panoramic tour of main attractions such as the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.
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$139.86
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$139.86

Marseille Smalll Group Electric Bike Tour
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Discover the beauty and culture of historic Marseille on this family-friendly electric bike tour. Accompany your guide and a small group on a ride through Marseille’s ancient streets. Explore off-the-beaten-path corners of the city, picturesque ports and main attractions like Palais du Pharo and Notre-Dame de la Garde, and cruise along the waterfront for gorgeous Mediterranean views. See more of France’s oldest city with ease.
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$34.43
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$34.43
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Guided Tour in Marseille: Port, Old City & Notre Dame de la Garde
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Marseille is the oldest port in the Mediterranean and the oldest city in France over 2600 years old! With such a rich history and a multitude of colorful faces, it is an exciting and vibrant city. From early barbaric tribes, the Phoenicians, the Romans, The Crusaders, to kings, Napoleons, the wars, battles, triumphs and her glorious ascent to the Capital of Provence and European Capital of Culture. Marseille, eternal.
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$53.78
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$53.78

Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike
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Spend your time in port in Marseille exploring with ease by electric bike on this half-day cycling tour. Spin through the city streets with a guide, and discover top attractions such as Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica and the Palais du Pharo. Enjoy panoramic French Riviera views along the pretty Corniche Kennedy, and visit traditional ports including the Vallon des Auffes. Along the way, explore the ancient Panier neighborhood and new Joliette district, and gain insight into centuries of rich maritime history.
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$74.23
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$74.23

Electric Bike Tour to the Calanques from Marseille
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Discover the remarkable beauty of France’s Mediterranean coast on a full-day electric bike tour! This unique outdoor excursion takes you to lovely ports and fishing villages like Madrague Montredon and Vallon des Auffes and through dramatic calanques-filled coves. Along the way, stop to swim and have lunch.Then head back to Marseille for a tour of great sites such as Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica.
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$81.76
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$81.76
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Marseille E-Bike Shore Excursion to Calanques National Parc
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Spend your time in port in Marseille exploring the city with ease on this 6-hour electric bike tour. Hop into the saddle at the port and head to top city attractions including the Notre Dame de la Garde basilica and Pharo Palace. Ride from the Vallon des Auffes to quiet coves along the Corniche Kennedy, and perhaps stop for a swim along the way. Capture sweeping coastal views on camera, and delve into the bustling Joliette district — now a popular hot spot of culture and the Arts.
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$91.45
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$91.45

Aix en Provence, Marseille & Cassis Private Tour in Minivan
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Spend a day exploring Aix en Provence, Cassis, and Marseille with this private tour from Marseille. Your guide will pick you and your party up at your hotel and take you out on a day of adventure. Highlights include a stop at Cape Canaille and a guided tour of the Cours Mirabeau in Aix, with plenty of free time built in to explore at your leisure.
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$537.91
Price varies by group size
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$537.91
Price varies by group size

Marseille Shore Excursion Private Electric Bike Tour
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Experience the beauty and culture of France’s oldest city on a 4-hour electric bike tour! On this private Marseille shore excursion, accompany your local guide on a journey through the city’s colorful streets. Explore off-the-beaten-path areas, picturesque ports and main attractions like Palais du Pharo and Notre-Dame de la Garde, then cruise along the waterfront for postcard-perfect Mediterranean views. Maximize your sightseeing time in Marseille!
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$112.96
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$112.96
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Seaside Tour in Jeep Beetle Cabriolet Marseille La Ciotat Cassis
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Departing from Marseille, you will drive your 4x4 Jimny jeep with manual gearbox or automatic Beetle yourself in an exceptional site between sea and mountains, don't forget your driving license.
A guide will open the route with his 9-seater shuttle, you will follow him throughout the course.
You will be able to contemplate one of the most beautiful bays in the world (La Ciotat) and, via the route des crêtes, the magnificent creeks of blackcurrant seen from above at 350 meters above sea level by the sea. Sublime views .
If the ridge route would be closed (strong winds), we could change the route.
We will pass on our return, by the highest point of Marseille, Notre Dame De La Garde, where you can take photos.
We will adapt our schedules according to your time of departure and arrival of the ship.
3 jeep cabrio and 3 Beetle cabriolet automatic for more user-friendliness. the price shown is per car, from 1 to 4 people.
Unique in Marseille
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$387.30
per group
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$387.30
per group

Visit Marseille by Segway (Notre Dame de la Garde Tower)
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From MuCEM to the Old Port via Saint Victor Abbey, this circuit will take you to the foot of the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica from where you will enjoy a breathtaking 360 ° view.
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$53.79
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$53.79

5-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of the Provence from Marseille in Luxury Car
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Experience the delights of storybook Provence with a half-day tour from Marseille in a luxury car. Your private tour is fully customisable, so you can create the perfect itinerary and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. Perhaps drive along the Corniche coastal road from Marseille, visit the home of Paul Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence or hop off in beautiful Cassis for a boat cruise around the famous calanques (inlets). Alternatively, stay in Marseille and hit the shops of the Old Port or admire the views from Notre-Dame de la Garde.
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$625.98
per group
From
$625.98
per group

Marseille Shore excursion : Urban Electric Bike Tour of Marseille
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With a limited time in port in Marseille, this electric bike tour lets you explore much further than a walking tour. Climb up to the hilltop Notre Dame de La Garde and ride along the coast to the Malmousque and Maldormé Calanques; cycle around the Old Port, Corniche Kennedy, and the Panier district; and see landmarks such as Borely Parc, the MuCEM Museum, and the Pharo Palace.
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$73.04
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$73.04

Private Tour: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence Day Trip from Avignon
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Discover charming southern Provence with a private full-day tour of Marseille and Aix-en-Provence from Avignon. Wander Aix’s Cours Mirabeau, an elegant boulevard laced with 17- and 18th-century mansions, cafés and boutiques, and tour Paul Cézanne’s final art studio (additional expense). Continue to bustling Marseille for a sightseeing expedition to Notre-Dame de la Garde, the Abbey of St Victor and Vieux Port (Old Port).
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$456.04
Price varies by group size
From
$456.04
Price varies by group size

Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence
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While your cruise ship is docked in Marseilles, get a flavor of France's oldest city and Aix-en-Provence on a full-day shore excursion. Admire Provence’s pretty countryside as you travel to the lovely city of Aix. Enjoy free time to explore the delightful squares and markets of this historical town, and perhaps visit Paul Cezanne’s studio (own expense), where the Impressionist painted ‘The Bathers.’ Later, take a panoramic tour of Marseille, seeing landmarks such as the Basilica of Notre Dame and Chateau d’If, and the elegant mansions along the scenic Corniche.
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$125.73
From
$125.73

Private Tour of Marseille and Cassis
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Embark on a private day trip encompassing two French Riviera favorites: Marseille and the ancient fishing port of Cassis. Marvel at the incredible coastal scenery of the Corniche des Crêtes as you make your way toward Cassis. Once there, peruse the charming streets or set out on a relaxing cruise (own expense) for close-up views of the 'fjords of the French Rivera.' Return to Marseille for a city sightseeing tour that includes Notre-Dame de la Garde, a stunning Neo-Byzantine church that's also a popular pilgrimage site.
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$341.58
Price varies by group size
From
$341.58
Price varies by group size

Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille - Private Tour
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Professional, knowledgeable and kind driver-guides. This tour visit very different and unique places.
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$828.39
per group
From
$828.39
per group

Provence Full Day Private Tour with Professional Guide from Marseille
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Provence has scenic views, medieval villages, and fantastic architecture. Get more out of your time in Marseille by going on a private day tour. You’ll have a hassle-free day with round-trip transport included. The tour is fully customizable based on your needs and interests. Potential highlights include multiple stops in the Avignon and Luberon region, such as Gordes, and Menerbes. It’s also possible to explore Arles and the Alpilles area.
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$914.46
per group
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$914.46
per group

Private Tour: Marseille Panoramic and Aix-en-Provence from Marseille
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Discover the many cultural offerings of Aix-en-Provence and nearby Marseille on a private day trip. Begin with a stroll along Aix's cafe-lined Cours Mirabeau, known for its illustrious mansions, and explore the city's Old Town. Then pay an optional visit to the Cézanne Studio (own expense), highlighting the life of native Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne. Next it's off to the vibrant waterfront city of Marseille for a sightseeing tour of sights like the Abbey of St Victor, with its stained-glass windows and tiny vineyard.
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$341.58
Price varies by group size
From
$341.58
Price varies by group size

Private Excursion Cassis and Marseille City Tour
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Experience the highlights of Provence all in one day on this private, seamless shore excursion. Meet your guide at the Marseille port and head first to the seaside city of Cassis. You’ll have time at your leisure to stroll its streets, relax on the beach, or even go on a short cruise of the coastline (own expense). Then, continue to Cap Canaille, renowned for its panoramic views overlooking the Mediterranean. Finally, return to Marseille, where you’ll visit the hilltop Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica and more.
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$717.22
per group
From
$717.22
per group

Marseille Self-Guided Audio Tour
The marvellous city of Marseille is a one of a kind place that has a rich history but has a modern feel to it.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
Marseille is famous for its Old Port, the oldest harbour in France, which was rebuilt in the 1950’s, and its historic buildings, and also for its vibrant atmosphere created by a cosmopolitan population and the Mediterranean "Art de Vivre" or way of life.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
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$15.57
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$15.57

Must-see Marseille (from Aix)
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Old port of Marseille
Vallon des Auffes (fishermen village)
Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde
Palais Longchamp
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$78.54
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$78.54
- Abbey of St. Victor (Abbaye Saint-Victor)
- Fontaine Castellane
- Place aux Huiles
- Cantini Museum (Musée Cantini)
- Chateau d'If
- Maritime and Commercial Museum of Marseille (Musée de la Marine et de l'Economie de Marseille)
- Old Port of Marseille (Vieux Port)
- Roman Docks Museum (Musée des Docks Romains)
- Fort Saint-Jean
- Marseille History Museum (Musee d'Histoire)
- Palais du Pharo
- La Canebiere
- Vallon des Auffes
- Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Le Mucem)
- Marseille Cathedral (Cathédrale La Major)