Marseille Trip Overview
Tour summary – Marseille the Greeks & Romans to the 21st Century
Visit the oldest city in France, interesting angles and accents in this colourful Mediterranean port city – from Le Panier, the old town, la Vielle Charité, les terrasses du MuCEM and the gardens of Fort St Jean with its magnificent sea views. Discover 2,600 years history. This tour explores the entire area of the old port, revealing secrets on the way.
Highlights
Wander & discover hidden streets life of Le Panier, the oldest part of the city, artisanal life, galleries & artists. Visit 17th century Vielle Charité, modernist MuCEM museum, ancient fort & gardens of St Jean, the Cathédrale St Marie Majeur & Hotel Dieu. Enjoy the exceptional views across the bay and the city of Marseille. Discover the old port area of Marseille and experience the changes inflicted on the city in the 19th & 20th centuries.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Marseille, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Tour summary – Marseille the Greeks & Romans to the 21st Century
Visit the oldest city in France, interesting angles and accents in this colourful Mediterranean port city – from Le Panier, the old town, la Vielle Charité, les terrasses du MuCEM and the gardens of Fort St Jean with its magnificent sea views. Discover 2,600 years history. This tour explores the entire area of the old port, revealing secrets on the way.
Highlights
Wander & discover hidden streets life of Le Panier, the oldest part of the city, artisanal life, galleries & artists. Visit 17th century Vielle Charité, modernist MuCEM museum, ancient fort & gardens of St Jean, the Cathédrale St Marie Majeur & Hotel Dieu. Enjoy the exceptional views across the bay and the city of Marseille. Discover the old port area of Marseille and experience the changes inflicted on the city in the 19th & 20th centuries.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Centre de la Vieille Charite, 2 rue de la Charite, 13002 Marseille France
We take a look around the site inside the main courtyard, but excluding a visit to the museum (this can be arranged when you reserve)
Pass By: The Panier, 13002 Marseille France
Walk to discover the 2,600 year old phoceen city of Marseille
Pass By: Cathedrale de la Major, Place de la Major, 13002 Marseille France
Walk around the exterior with the option to visit the inside of this magnificent Neo-Byzantine style church, built on the site of one of the oldest churches in France
Pass By: Mucem, 1 Esplanade du J4 7 Prom. Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille France
Visit the roof top area and walkway down onto the esplanade
