France · City Tours

Marseille from all angles 3 days tour

3 Days Round trip from Marseille Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the lively Noailles district and its exotic market
02 Learn about Marseille’s history, from La Marseillaise to early cinema
03 Hike in the Calanques National Park from Luminy
04 Enjoy panoramic views over the Calanques of Saint John of God and Sugiton
05 Visit the Old Port and see the daily fishing market
06 Discover Le Panier, Marseille’s oldest district
07 Meet local artisans and craftsmen, including traditional santon makers
08 Taste artisanal ice cream linked to Marseille’s local history

Discover Marseille through its markets, neighbourhoods, landscapes and flavours on this immersive 3-day tour. Explore the vibrant district of Noailles with a local guide, learn about the area’s history and daily life, and experience one of the city’s most colourful markets.

Continue with a hike in the Calanques National Park from Luminy, where panoramic viewpoints, striking geology and native flora reveal a wilder side of Marseille. Round out the experience at the Old Port and in Le Panier, the city’s oldest district, where food traditions, artisan workshops and local creativity bring Marseille’s heritage to life.

With 2 nights of accommodation, breakfast and guiding included, this tour offers a varied introduction to Marseille from all angles.

Continue with a hike in the Calanques National Park from Luminy, where panoramic viewpoints, striking geology and native flora reveal a wilder side of Marseille.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Marseille

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day 1

We invite you to discover the exotic district of Noailles and its market located in the heart of Marseille. Discover the origin of the world's most famous national anthem, know where the first cinema in history was located, visit 200-year-old stores that work in the same place and enter the colourful and lively market and its oriental spice shops. It will also include the drama and struggle of the inhabitants of the district against gentrification, substandard housing and the fear of being evicted from their homes. All accompanied by a local guide living in the area.

Day 02

Day 2

Hiking in the national park of the Calanques from Luminy. Enjoy incredible panoramic views to take your best photos! A breath of fresh, natural air in the heart of the city.

We will start from Luminy, Aix-Marseille University campus at the gateway to the Calanques National Park. Together we will discover the viewpoint of the Calanques of Saint John of God and Sugiton.

All these options offer a breathtaking panoramic view to take pictures and enjoy this magical moment to picnic. Many landscapes and an incredible flora will be available to you.Our walk in the heart of the Calanques is suitable for beginners to expert hikers. Throughout, I will explain the botanical, geological and historic points of interest to help you gain a better understanding of this stark ecosystem, and the plants and flowers native to Marseille.

Day 03

Day 3

Your guide will explain you the story of the Bouillabaisse and you will have the opportunity to see the daily famous fishing market at the old Port.
You will then go and visit Le Panier, the oldest district in Marseille. In its narrow interlaces streets lead to pleasant squares, you will discover some talented craftsmen and local creators who will be happy to show you how they work. You will meet different selected artisans like some local craftsmen painting some traditional santons, small figures molded out of clay that are used in Provence for nativity Scene.
You will also meet a master artisanal ice cream maker that carefully makes everyday delicious ice cream using artisanal methods. A great opportunity to taste a tasty ice cream dedicated to the king Louis XIV who slept in that same building while he was visiting Marseille.

The route