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France · City Tours
Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille
The journey
- 01 Visit the iconic Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica
- 02 See the monumental Palais Longchamp and its gardens
- 03 Explore Marseille’s historic city center and Old Port area
- 04 Learn about the local Navette biscuit tradition
- 05 Pass by Porte d'Aix, Marseille’s triumphal arch
- 06 Enjoy free time in central Marseille
- 07 Designed as a half-day shore excursion from the port
Discover Marseille’s standout landmarks on this half-day shore excursion, combining historic sights, panoramic viewpoints, and time in the city center. Travel with your guide through the city to see emblematic places including the Old Port area, the grand Palais Longchamp, and the hilltop basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde.
Along the way, learn more about Marseille’s heritage, from its religious monuments and triumphal arch to local traditions such as the city’s Navette biscuit. The tour also includes free time to explore the center of Marseille at your own pace before returning.
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.
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What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Fuel surcharge
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/Bus
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Tips
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- 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
- Not stroller accessible
- 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
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
Please note: In case your ship docks at Esplanade J4, we will meet the group directly at the pier — there is no need to take a taxi, bus or a cab.
Please note that Domitia Tours will not be responsible for any extra expenses if transportation is arranged independently.
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Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Marseille.
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