Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille
Overview
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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
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.
Options
Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Small Group Tour of Marseille
Hotel Pick up
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
275 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mario was an exceptional...
Laureen L,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mario was an exceptional host! A great sense of humor along w his historical knowledge made the tour a10/10! Truly enjoyed the time he spent with us and the bonus cathedral. Marseille is a beautiful city but it has no context wo the right tour guide. Mario far exceeded our expectations ! Highly recommend!
Guide was very hood
LINDA D,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our guide, Mariano, was terrific. He was very informative and friendly. That being said, our group was very large-40+ people. Domitia Tours is a clearing house for Viator, Shore Excursions, Costco and others, so the initial meet up was confusing.
Aziz was a great guide....
Jay M,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Aziz was a great guide. His English was easy to understand. His knowledge of the area and history added a lot to the tour. A good overview of top spots in the city and sense of the city.
France
Andrea G,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
2.00It was not a small group but 3 large buses full of people. Our tour guide was not as informative as other guides which made it hard to determine what we were seeing. We also felt very rushed at all locations.
It was a pleasure to be...
Scott T,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a pleasure to be picked up at the hotel and the driving aspect of the tour was excellent. The timing at the stops was perfect and the guide was awesome.
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