Highlights of Marseille

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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 10 to 15 minute walk from the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable seasonal clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Restrictions Guests must be able to step in and out of the vehicle. This tour can accommodate a collapsible wheelchair or walker, if the person in the wheelchair has a companion to provide assistance.

Highlights of Marseille

Marseille is enjoying a cultural renaissance and you will see why during this 4-hour small tour. This city is the second largest one in France and was the European Capital of Culture in 2013.

Your adventure begins with a trip to Marseille's historical center. Walk along the Vieux Port dotted with shops and restaurants while your tour guide reveals the port's journey from a 6th century trade post to the area's hub of maritime activity in the 19th century. From there you will head to the colonnade-lined Palais Longchamp at the terminus of the Durance River. Inaugurated in 1869 as a monument to commemorate the connection of Marseille to a new waterway network, the combination large fountain-waterfall-water tower has two wings that house the city's natural history museum and Musee des beaux-arts.

Continue marveling at Marseille's highlights such as the stunning Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. Situated on the foundation of an ancient fort, this building rests on the highest elevation in the city overlooking Marseille. Consecrated in 1864 to replace an 11th century church by the same name, the Basilique has a lower crypt built in the Romanesque style and an upper church that was built in the Neo-Byzantine style using green limestone from Florence. You'll have the opportunity to go inside the Basilique and explore the symbol of the city of Marseille for approximately thirty minutes. Grab a photo or two then conclude your tour at Cap Croisette. Walk along the peninsula and feel time stand still as you enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Sign up today for your opportunity to step back into the history and culture of beautiful Marseille.

5 Stars4.8 / 5  |  18 ReviewsReview This Tour
Marseille Toyr
September 14, 2022
Djilani was an excellent tour guide. We were picked up promptly at the meeting place. He was knowledgeable, very personable and fun. There were only 2 of us on this tour. We highly recommend the Highlights of Marseille with Domitia Tours.
Reviewer: William and Gail Guenther
5 Stars
Highlights of Marseille
May 30, 2022
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and quite pleasant. there was a bit of confusion getting to him but we straightened it out and everything went smoothly it was apparent that he loved the city and tried to get us to love it also. the church was magnificent he understood that we had some physical limitations and he found an elevator to take care of us so we had the same view less Steps. Excellent guide and tour
Reviewer: Julie
5 Stars
Marseille France
September 28, 2019
Despite the limited time, this tour of Marseille was very comprehensive. The tour guide, Luis presented fun and interesting information about each location we visited.
Reviewer: Bob Martyn
5 Stars
MARSEILLE CITY TOUR/DOMITIA TOURS.
September 12, 2019
WE MARK THIS TOUR WITH 5*****STARS.MR DJIANI CAME IN TIME.WE EXPLORED MARSEILLE FROM UP THE HILL.MR.DJIANI ,IS A GOOD STORYTELLER OF DIVERSITY of the PAST,HE CONNECTED US WITH THE CITY'S HISTORICAL BACKROUND ,FIRST by VISITING THE CATHEDRAL of NOTRE DAMEde la GARDE.HE REALLY PARKED UP CLOSE TO THE ENTRANCE FOR US!. AFTER LEARNING ABOUT HISTORY of MARSEILLE WE CONTINUE DELIGHTFUL COASTAL LANDSCAPE ALONG ''CORNICHE''WE ADMIRE THE BORELY CASTLE AND GARDEN. WALK AT /IN THE PARK LONGCHAMPS&TAKING A PHOTO BY THE STUNNING FOUNTAIN/MONUMENT HISTORIQUE. WE TRULY TREASURE THIS . I WAS ASKING FOR A FPHARMACY FOR MYSELF SO MR.DJIANI WAS VERY CAIND SHOWING US ONE NEAR THE CITY HALL OPEN,SO WE THANK FOR OUR GUIDE TRULY MUCH MORE..HELP&THANK'S MERCI/ POUR TOUT!!!FROM CATHERINA&LESLIE/MONTREAL QUEBEC, CANADA.
Reviewer: ECATERINA&LESLIE LAZA
5 Stars
Highly recommend
August 06, 2019
We booked our excursion through United - not MSC Cruise lines. We were pleased that our party of 4 was assigned a personal tour guide! We weren’t stuffed into a bus with 100 strangers, stuck using headphones to hear what the guide said. Our guide to us to his favorite restaurants and locations which was a great touch!
Reviewer: John
5 Stars
Tour of Marseille
July 02, 2019
The tour guide was knowledgeable and pleasant and we found the tour was ok of Marseille although we stayed mostly in 1 area and then the church was great it would have been nice to get to see a little more like the water area but maybe the tour was not long enough for us since it was about 4 hours
Reviewer: Martin Blanch
4 Stars