Marseille Trip Overview
Marseille is the oldest port in the Mediterranean and the oldest city in France over 2600 years old! With such a rich history and a multitude of colorful faces, it is an exciting and vibrant city. From early barbaric tribes, the Phoenicians, the Romans, The Crusaders, to kings, Napoleons, the wars, battles, triumphs and her glorious ascent to the Capital of Provence and European Capital of Culture. Marseille, eternal.
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Marseille, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Marseille is the oldest port in the Mediterranean and the oldest city in France over 2600 years old! With such a rich history and a multitude of colorful faces, it is an exciting and vibrant city. From early barbaric tribes, the Phoenicians, the Romans, The Crusaders, to kings, Napoleons, the wars, battles, triumphs and her glorious ascent to the Capital of Provence and European Capital of Culture. Marseille, eternal.
Stop At: Le Vieux Port, Quai des Bleges, 13002 Marseille France
Walking around the port, observing main attractions discussing the rich history.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Panier, 13002 Marseille France
We will enter the historical neighborhood discussing the history, observing plazas, houses, shops, and street art.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centre de la Vieille Charite, 2 rue de la Charite, 13002 Marseille France
We will observe the old asylum from the 17th century discussing the history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale de la Major, Place de la Major, 13002 Marseille France
Enter the cathedral admiring the incredible structure
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Mucem, 1 Esplanade du J4 7 Prom. Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille France
Pass through on the way to the fort, admiring the beautiful terrace and architecture.
Stop At: Fort Saint-Jean, Prom. Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille, France
Walk around the famous fort guarding the entry to city and port of Marseille, admiring its impossible walls, beautiful 360 degree views to the sea and port.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, Rue Fort-du-Sanctuaire, 13281 Marseille France
We will take bus #60 (2 euros) to go up to he famous cathedral, the most popular site in Marseille. We will come back down to the port in the same way.
Duration: 45 minutes
