Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

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Basilique notre Dame de la garde Marseille From inside

Palais Longchamp

Marseille Old Port

Basilique Notre Dame de la garde Marseille From inside

palais longschamp Marseilles

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Highlights

Marseille city tour

Marseille

Group Tour

4 Hours

EASY

French, English

Description

Discover the highlights of Marseille on this half-day guided tour.Begin with a visit to the Old Port and the historic city center, where Marseille’s rich past meets its vibrant present.
Continue to the majestic Palais Longchamp, inaugurated in 1869 to celebrate the arrival of water from the Durance River.Its impressive architecture and lush gardens make it a must-see landmark.
Next, ascend to the iconic Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde—affectionately known as La Bonne Mère.Built in 1864 in a striking Roman-Byzantine style, the basilica offers panoramic views over the city and coastline from its hilltop perch.
End your tour with a scenic stop overlooking the legendary Château d’If, made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo, before returning to your cruise terminal or accommodation.
Important Information:
This tour is available for both small and large groups (1 to 40 people).

Itinerary

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.The site of a popular Assumption Day pilgrimage, it is the most visited site in Marseille
The Palais Longchamp is a monument in the 4th arrondissement of Marseille, France.It houses the Musée des beaux-arts and Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille.The surrounding Longchamp Park (French: Parc Longchamp) is listed by the French Ministry of Culture as one of the Notable Gardens of France.
Monaster from the 5th center
The oldest bakery in Marseille 1781 to Learn about our local speciality Navette Biscuit
Porte d'Aix (also known as the Porte Royale) is a triumphal arch in Marseille, in the south of France, marking the old entry point to the city on the road from Aix-en-Provence.
Free Time ,explore by your own the city center of Marseille

What's Included

Driver/guide

Fuel surcharge

Port pickup and drop-off

Transport by air-conditioned minivan/Bus

What's Excluded

Food and drinks

Lunch

Gratuities

Tips

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation nearby

What To Bring

Confortable Shoes

Please Note

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.