Marseille Urban Hike: Discover the Heart of the City in a 10-kilometer Walk

Discover the secrets of Marseille on a 10-kilometer urban hike. Explore hidden beauties, learn about the city’s history, and enjoy breathtaking views. Join us for a sporty and engaging tour!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marseille - Heatwave? I lower the temperature:
  • 8 water points on our route
  • slow rythm without time pressure
  • time slots early morning or end of afternoon
  • sea breeze and numerous zones in the shade
  • breaks in wooded parks
  • sun cream at your disposal
What's Included
  • Binoculars for children
  • Map of Marseille to understand the city
Additional Information

You want to understand all about Marseille and its secrets? Come with me, I’ll tell you everything by walking you through the heart of the city. In doing sports as well as visiting, in nourishing body & soul! Follow me for a sunny and sporty 10-kilometer hike, accessible to everyone and I will make you discover and enjoy the city differently:

  • Reveal its History and Geography, heritage and treasures, funny stories and true historical facts.
  • Let’s go find the quiet spots of Marseille, reveal hidden beauties, stride along narrow streets only known by inhabitants.
  • Unearth various and surprising architectural patterns of housing, which are contemporary milestones of a deep and complex History. - Climb stairs up to be offered amazing views, make some nice detours to beat the crowds, find the right spots to get global points of view which help us understand the structure of the city.

Let’s go to all the secret spots which are almost impossible to find by yourself, and which are unreachable by car or by bus. One and only mode of transport: our feet!

If you like to contemplate, if you appreciate the beauty of simple things, if you want to do sport, then you will be delighted by this 5-star sporty guided tour in the heart of our beautiful 2600-year-old city!

Location
19 Quai des Belges
Quai des Belges
We will meet at the Old Port, precisely at the crossing of the Old Port and La Canebière Avenue, in front of the Burger King restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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Michael_z
May 26, 2024
A great day in Marseille! - It was a beautiful day in Marseille. We had an excellent trip, with the knowledge of our guide Olivier. He was friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, and gave us great historical and cultural information. He even recommended a great spot for lunch! I would recommend this trip highly. One tip… Wear good walking shoes!
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Uwesy3822lv
Mar 26, 2024
We recommend - Very great city walk, with places that you would not find as a tourist alone, and gives a feeling for how Marseille ticks
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Meander00534208770
Sep 14, 2023
Excellent and insightful - The order of the tour and the knowledge Olivier gave us built up to almost a finale. We understand so much more about Marseille and have inside knowledge that we would never have achieved by ourselves. Definitely recommend at the start of your holiday.
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K1760orfabricel
Aug 15, 2023
Marseille, the beautiful - Superb urban hike with Olivier, an exciting and passionate guide. Olivier shows us Marseille in a very varied way: history, geography, town planning...
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Cdtaylor80
Jun 15, 2023
Highly educational and entertaining walk - Olivier took us on a fantastic, highly educational and entertaining walk around the many villages of Marseille. From the harbour to the Cathedral we ventured through back lanes and winding streets seeing the city from the viewpoint of a local. We learned about the history and culture of what makes Marseilles so different to the rest of France. Well worth the time to help you get to know this vibrant city.
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Mglicks
May 30, 2022
Just wow. - Wow! Incredible excursion. Olivier is deeply knowledgeable, with an irresistible passion for his city. He leads you on a genuine adventure through gorgeous Marseille -- its grandeur and its quirks, its well-known monuments and its hidden corners. You'll learn tons about its history and culture, take in some stunning scenery, and get a rigorous workout to boot (that climb to Notre Dame de la Garde is no joke). I'm an English native speaker and advanced-intermediate French learner; I took the tour in French and managed to understand about 85%. Oliver's English is also excellent. I can vouch for it as a must-do on your itinerary, in either language.
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Gavin_b
Apr 15, 2022
See above - Eric Cantona's childhood home (see picture). Excellent information, wonderful guide with real info plus kind manners. Highly recommended.
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