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

Interested in discovering the mysteries of Marseille? Join me as I guide you through the core of this vibrant city. We’ll combine physical exercise and sightseeing to satisfy both body & spirit! Join me on a sun-filled, active 10-kilometer trek, open to everyone, and experience the city from a new perspective:

  • Uncover its rich history and geography, including its heritage, treasures, amusing anecdotes, and genuine historical facts.
  • Let’s venture into Marseille’s tranquil corners, revealing secret splendors, strolling down quaint streets frequented by locals.
  • Discover an array of striking housing architectural designs, which serve as modern markers of a deep-seated and intricate history. - Scale stairs to access breathtaking vistas, take enjoyable detours to avoid the crowds, locate perfect venues to gain an overview that aids in understanding the city’s layout.

Let’s explore those elusive locations that are nearly impossible to find solo and are inaccessible by car or bus. Our single mode of conveyance: our legs!

If you’re a lover of thoughtful observation, if you find charm in simple things, if you’re eager to be active, then you’ll be captivated by this 5-star athletic guided expedition in the midst of our gorgeous 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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(32 Ratings)
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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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