4-Hour Marseille Cultural Tour with Vieux Port and Cap Croisette

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the historic Vieux Port and learn how it grew from a 6th-century trade post into a major maritime hub
• 02 Visit the colonnade-lined Palais Longchamp at the terminus of the Durance River
• 03 See the stunning Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde from Marseille's highest elevation
• 04 Walk along the Cap Croisette peninsula for breathtaking Mediterranean coastal views

Witness the iconic attractions of Marseille, the second-largest city in France, on this 4-hour tour. Walk along the Vieux Port as you discover its rich maritime history, visit the colonnade-lined Palais Longchamp, and admire the stunning Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde from the city's highest point. End your experience at Cap Croisette, where breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea await.

Walk along the Vieux Port, lined with shops and restaurants, while your French tour guide reveals the port's journey from a 6th-century trade post to the area's hub of maritime activity in the 19th century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Marseille

Languages French

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Marseille Highlights from Vieux Port to Cap Croisette

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in the city and depart for Marseille's historical center.
• Walk along the Vieux Port, lined with shops and restaurants, while your French tour guide reveals the port's journey from a 6th-century trade post to the area's hub of maritime activity in the 19th century.
• Head to the colonnade-lined Palais Longchamp at the terminus of the Durance River.
• Continue to the stunning Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. Situated on the foundation of an ancient fort, this building rests on the highest elevation in the city, overlooking Marseille.
• Conclude the tour at Cap Croisette. Walk along the peninsula and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking French guide/driver

• Fuel surcharge

• Port/hotel pickup and drop-off

• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks

• Lunch

• Gratuities

• Entrance fees

Know before you go

• Departure point: Marseille port or cruise terminal.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marseille, France

Tour start

Marseille, France

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.