Marseille Highlights
From Vieux Port to the MuCEM
- WITH
- Laurianne | about the guide
This guided walk offers you a unique introduction to the city of Marseille. During 2.5 hours, you will uncover the highlights of the cité phocéenne accompanied by an experienced local guide. Your visit will begin at the Vieux Port, where it all began - this is the spot where the Greeks settled over 2,600 years ago. You’ll be able to admire the new architectural work by Norman Foster entitled L'Ombrière (The Shade House) or take world’s shortest ferry ride, known simply as the “Ferry Boat”. Next stop? The oldest district in Marseille, le Panier. This is a delight place to wander and explore narrow winding streets and artist workshops. Why not stop to sample some of the famous navettes (biscuits made with orange blossom water) or a delicious artisanal ice cream? The tour will finish in the newly built EuroMéditerranée district where old monuments like Marseille Cathedral and Fort Saint-Jean blend in with the contemporary museum complex, the MuCEM.
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Marseille and Provence
France -
2.5 hrs
DURATION -
10
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Marseille, guided walk, Vieux Port, le Panier, MuCEM, Fort Saint-Jean, Marseille Cathedral
- transport :
- By foot
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- No age limit
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (native), Anglais/English (fluent), Allemand/German (Middle)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 10
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Services of a private guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal shopping (e.g. drinks and snacks) - Transport (e.g. taxi or ferry) - Lunch
ITINERARY
Your 2.5-hour guided tour will begin at the Vieux Port. You will then explore Marseille’s oldest district, Le Panier, before finishing the tour in the new EuroMéditerranée area filled with monuments including Marseille Cathedral, Fort St Jean and the MuCEM. You’ll also have the opportunity to take the Ferry Boat across the port if you wish.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Vieux Port metro station
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Vieux Port metro station
about
your guide
Laurianne
Marseille et la Provence
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English, Allemand/German
I grew up in the Auvergne and moved to the sunny south 10 years ago to finish my studies. I fell in love with the beautiful region around Marseille and have lived there ever since. After finishing my studies in cultural project management and event management, I decided to launch my own company in the tourism sector. Since being declared European Culture Capital in 2013, Marseille has been attracting more and more visitors and I want to help them understand the city better. I like showing visitors the thriving artisan workshops and the local way of life. Above all, I wanted to show them all the good things about living in Marseille. Always optimistic and dynamic, I love the sun, sea and nature. My passions? Travelling and meeting people from different cultures.
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