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.
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Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Small Group Tour of Marseille
Hotel Pick up
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
281 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great 4 hour tour of marseilles
Wayne A,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great tour seeing the magnificent vistas around. The cathedral is a must see. Magnificent seaside markets with amazing seafood, cheese and charcutiere.
I would skip this one
Suzie B,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00READ THE FINE PRINT. Individuals that participated did not read the fine print and were not able to participate fully and it resulted in a loss of immense time. We expected to spend time at each location and were rushed through. Our guide was on time, driver for the bus was excellent but what was described and what occurred are two different things. Upon seeing the city. You can do this one your own from the cruise terminal. Just hop on the free bus to the city center. And then get a local trolley to the area attractions.
Good value but a little rushed
Riley N,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00Good value compared to tours organized through the cruise ship, but a less organized and slightly rushed experience. The tour was over an hour later starting. The ship docked late and we still had to wait like 30 minutes for anyone to show up at the meeting location and another 30 minutes or more on the bus before getting underway. The time at each stop felt a little rushed. I think either a longer tour or one less stop would make sense. Especially the final stop near the harbour would benefit from more time so people can grab food and walk to the interesting parts, since the bus stops at the very end away from everything. The guide had some interesting commentary, but clearly was less experienced than other guides on our vacation. The stops were incredible overall.
Good highlights of Marseille- but pick up point not easy to find
Debra L,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour itself was good and the tour guide Mariano was very informative. I was disappointed in the tour company as I messaged them twice the day prior to our tour to confirm pick up place and how to recognise the guide. Both my messages were unanswered. Another passenger was also commenting in regard to how difficult it was to find the pick up point. Our ship was docked in the new port and it was a 1.2 klm walk to the start point. Some other passengers were docked at the old port and needed to get a taxi to the start point. Quite a bit confusing. Other Viatour tour operators have been great with their communication - but not this one Domitia tours.
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!
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