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Marseille Sightseeing Tour: Explore Historic Center, Palais Longchamp and Notre Dame de la Garde
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205 Ratings
Marseille
Embark on a half-day Marseille sightseeing tour and discover the city’s historic center, Palais Longchamp, and Notre Dame de la Garde. Enjoy breathtaking views and explore in a small or large group.
Embark on a half-day Marseille sightseeing tour and discover the city’s historic center, Palais Longchamp, and Notre Dame de la Garde. Enjoy breathtaking views and explore in a small or large group.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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.
- Abbaye Saint Victor - Monaster from the 5th center
- Four des Navettes - The oldest bakery in Marseille 1781 to Learn about our local speciality Navette Biscuit
- Arc de Triomphe ( Porte d’Aix ) - Porte d’Aix (also known as the Porte Royale) is a triumphal arch in Marseille, in the south of France, marking the old entry point to the city on the road from Aix-en-Provence.
- Le Vieux Port - Free Time ,explore by your own the city center of Marseille
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/Bus
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Surcharges on fuel
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/Bus
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Tips
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Tips
Additional Information
Venture through Marseille in this half-day journey, experiencing the city’s old port and historical heart. Take in the scenic Palais Longchamp (Water Castle), which was unveiled in 1869 to supply water from the Durance river to Marseille. Ascend to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde basilica, commonly referred to as la Bonne Mère. This structure, built…
Venture through Marseille in this half-day journey, experiencing the city’s old port and historical heart. Take in the scenic Palais Longchamp (Water Castle), which was unveiled in 1869 to supply water from the Durance river to Marseille. Ascend to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde basilica, commonly referred to as la Bonne Mère. This structure, built in a Roman-Byzantine style in 1864, replaced an older chapel of the same name. From here, marvel at the stunning panorama of Marseille. Lastly, enjoy the delightful vistas offered by Chateau D’if before you make your way back to the Marseille cruise terminal.
It’s important to note:
The tour accommodates both small and large groups, ranging from 1 to 35 individuals.
- 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
Location
Service de la police aux frontieres
Upon debarkation, please exit the cruise terminal. You will follow the green line on the ground directing the exit. approximately 5 to 15 minute walk from the cruise ship.Your tour representative will be by the Seaman’s Club holding a sign.We ask all guests to please plan to be there in time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(205 Ratings)
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V459gwkristins
Oct 23, 2024
Wonderful Experience - We had the best experience with Djilani and this tour. Due to some health issues, we knew we only had a few hours to explore and a whole day of walking was not an option for my family. This tour allowed us to see an overview and highlights of the beautiful city. Djilani is an excellent tour guide providing the perfect amount of history and information mixed with fun. I highly recommend this tour and this organization. Communication was easy and the experience was even better than what we hoped for.
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Mark_v
Oct 8, 2024
Marseille October 2024 - Great way to see city highlights on a cruise port day. Our guide Paco was fantastic! His narration throughout the tour was informative.
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Sade_c
Sep 19, 2024
This tour was amazing!... - This tour was amazing! The tour guide, Mariano was absolutely awesome. 10 out of 10 would recommend. The city is beautiful!
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Safari13655701129
Sep 16, 2024
Great 4 hour excursion - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Marseille. 4 hours was a perfect amount of time to do a shore excursion from our boat. The photographic views from the Basilica are second to none.
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Erica_g
Sep 9, 2024
Loving Marseille - The tour was great. It was a small group which I liked. Our guide Joe was able to answer many questions and provide history about the city of Marseille during each stop. He also took us to some social media worthy locations that were breath taking. I would definitely recommend for those wanting a half day tour of the city.
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Totalpckage
Aug 31, 2024
Book this tour! - "Joe" is what he told us to call him is amazing! He is super friendly and knowledgeable. He makes you feel like family. He knows everything about anything to do with Marseille. He was at the designated pick up outside of the cruise port. He took us to amazing stops and allowed us ample time to tour and take pictures. He is passionate about his job and it shows. We felt safe and I would recommend him 1000 percent.
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Christine_l
Sep 7, 2024
A good glimpse of many places. - Saw all the main points of interest of the city. Not for small children. “Paco” the guide was very personable.
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Beth_c
Sep 12, 2024
Guide was very knowledgeable and provided so much information it was hard to process at times. - It was a bit confusing as to where we had to go to meet the tour guide, eventually we met another couple also on the tour and the guide arrived. The can was comfortable and air conditioning worked well. Enjoyed the war memorial fountain and and a visit to the village at the top of the town.
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Lawrence_s
Sep 9, 2024
Do not go on this tour - Not a small group. Up to 40 people. On huge bus that takes forever to drive anywhere.
The walk from the cruise ship is 25 minutes away.
The bus can not go to top of cathedral so there are 100 plus slippery steps to navigate.
They waited for 20 minutes for late comets and added a stop that one person requested making the end time an hour later than scheduled.
Very expensive tour for seeing very little in large crowded bus and walking a mile to get to bus.
Hard pass.
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Heidi
Sep 14, 2024
They cancel short notice! - I booked this excursion for 12:30pm three months ago, and the tour operator just contacted me the day before my flight (48 hours before the excursion) letting me know they only have 9am tours and no longer any 12:30pm tours. Naturally, I already pre-planned my morning and had a different tour booked already for 9am (not through Trip Advisor), so it had to be cancelled. I’m wanting to warn other travelers of this since they still have 12:30pm listed as an option. I’ve never had a tour canceled with such short notice before and for this reason - they had three months to let me know 12:30pm was no longer an option. Now, I am left without an afternoon tour since the others are fully booked. This was very poorly handled and will not be recommending this company to anyone. It will make me think twice about using Trip Advisor again and am surprised they would partner with such a company.
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