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
257 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect overview of Marseille!
Keith H,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. It was perfect for an overview of this beautiful city during our day at Port. We were able to learn a bit about the cities history, and see some of the most important and beautiful sites. Then we had plenty of time to explore the old Port area. If you are fortunate enough to get. Mehgi as your guide, you will be in for a treat. He is extremely informative, very nice and professional, and also answered lots of questions we had about things to do in the area. If you have limited time here, this is the one to take.
Underwhelming
Lisa G,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
3.00We were a group of 17. I enjoyed tour however they could offer more. Our guide who is originally from Argentina was nice and knowledgeable however the tour was 1.5 hours late and we did not do a lot in Marseille once there. We made 2 major stops. The fountains and Notre Dame. The rest of our pictures were taken from our bus.
Disappointment!!
Chris H,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
1.00We went into this excursion, thinking we were going to see all the things that were on our tour sheet However, we realized when we were done that we hardly saw any of the highlights that we thought we were gonna see. When we got to the Notre Dame Cathedral, many people had to go to the restroom, and there were a lot of people who had some disabilities. There were no provisions for people with disabilities, and there was no way my husband could climb all those stairs, and there were a lot of them. When I informed the person, not the driver, but the person that was doing all the commentary on the bus, of the situation he told me he was just gonna go down and have my husband pee in the bushes. I was appalled there was no attempt to make a different provision.!! people need to know this! We did see a lot of pretty stuff as we drove around, but it was just nothing like we thought it was gonna be So if you’re down and healthy, and you can climb steps really well, you won’t have to worry, but anybody that has any difficulty at all climbing stairs you won’t be able to see the cathedral. We were disappointed.!!! We spent so much time in traffic, it was really bad and maybe that was part of the reason we didn’t see half of what we thought we were gonna see. Just be aware. I was really hoping to see the picture that they show on the tour explanation, but we didn’t see anything like that.!! OK?
Good tour, our tour guide...
Peter C,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good tour, our tour guide did a good job explaining the different sites we visited and we had the right amount of time at each location.
We did not get to go on...
Peta S,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
1.00We did not get to go on this trip because the instructions where to meet from our cruise ship were not clear, most of the tours met by the quayside but our tickets showed a dropped pin by the police station. We had no contact from the tour company as all our previous tours had done, so they went without us. Eventually found out that they met at the Seaman’s club opposite the police station, they just needed to send a WhatsApp stating that fact.
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