Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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).

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan/Bus

Port pickup and drop-off

Fuel surcharge

Food and drinks

Lunch

Gratuities

Tips

What To Expect

Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde

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

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Palais Longchamp

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Hotel Pick up

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Small Group Tour of Marseille

Reviews

4.19

310 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

198

Saw some pretty sights
Marlonsmom1,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Paco was very kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. We saw some beautiful sights and had time for a nice lunch. I almost gave it 3 stars, however, because there is not a moment of silence in the bus. If constant talking by the operator doesn’t bother you, you would probably give it 5 stars.
Fantastic guide and tour!
kel12345,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was fantastic! He was fun, knowledgeable and patient! The stops were perfect and it was a great mix of riding and walking. The experience was wonderful - definitely recommend.
Best excursion ever
GlendaPeggySue T,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wow! We really lucked out and got the best driver ever. His name was Paco! He took us all over the city. He was so informative. He stopped and let us take pictures anytime we asked him. He took us to places we didnt even know we wanted to see. Thank you Paco for giving us 1st class service. We made a new and wonderful friend in Marseille.
Lucky us
ROBERT W,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. One of the best all around tours of all our 14 days of the cruise. Tour guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, attentive, efficient and easy to understand. Oct 16, 2025
A good afternoon
Trevor C,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We went to Palaise Longchamp and Basilica Notee Dame. The 4 hour tour was nice but not special. We happened to be there when the local marathon was happening so the traffic was rerouted. I will say - the bus driver was very good. The roads were so narrow he literally had less than 1 foot on each side of the bus. The hired from the Basilica were awe inspiring.
Marseille
Terence S,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We had some confusion to start the tour as our ship docked some considerable distance from the meeting point and we were not advised by Viator that we were to be picked up from the ship. However Jo our guide was excellent and took us around in a comfortable minibus explaining the history and background to the city.
Good Overview of Marseille Tour
Steve B,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very good overview tour that included Palais Longchamp and Notre Dame cathedral. Stop at Vieux shops provided an ample time opportunity to taste local cuisine and purchase souvenirs. Aziz did a nice job guiding our group and providing local information. Somewhat difficult for those customers without physical challenges. Bus was mobility scooter friendly storage, however, the 4 steps into the bus were very steep.
Group not as expected
David T,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Guide Claude was very good, itinerary ok, but booked it as small group tour, bus of 30+ isn't small!
Educational Bus Ride
Veronica S,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We saw more of Marseille than we would have taking the shuttle to town and wandering. The bus travels through the nerrow streets while the guide tells us the history. We stopped at a few places for photos and adventure. I was surprised how crowded the church was in Oct.
Good Tour, Needs Better Start
John M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour itself was good. Lots of good history, and we hit the major stops we wanted to see. Our only issue was directions to the start of the tour. The tickets said meet at the cruise terminal, nothing else. It took us talking to several people to find out we were supposed to meet by the police station 10 minutes away. We never did find the police station, we found the tour bus and driver way past where the police station was.