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Authentic Marseille Visit: Small Group City Tour with Eco-Responsible Transit
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30 Ratings
Marseille
Experience an authentic and eco-responsible visit of Marseille’s principal sites in just 3 hours. Join our small group tour and explore the city by foot and public transport.
Experience an authentic and eco-responsible visit of Marseille’s principal sites in just 3 hours. Join our small group tour and explore the city by foot and public transport.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palais Longchamp - Once a zoo, the Palais Longchamp captivates with its magnificent water tower.
- The Panier - As the oldest district in Marseille, the Panier is a unique and artistic neighborhood with charming narrow streets.
- Cathedrale de la Major - A brief stop between the Panier and Fort Saint Jean to admire this Neo-Byzantine gem….
- Palais Longchamp - Once a zoo, the Palais Longchamp captivates with its magnificent water tower.
- The Panier - As the oldest district in Marseille, the Panier is a unique and artistic neighborhood with charming narrow streets.
- Cathedrale de la Major - A brief stop between the Panier and Fort Saint Jean to admire this Neo-Byzantine gem.
- Tour du Roi René - The Tower of King René, boasting 600 years of history and a vast terrace, offers a 360° view of the Old Port, the Palais du Pharo, and the Joliette district.
- Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde - Enjoy the stunning view of the Phocaean city from Our Lady of the Guard.
What's Included
- Public Transport Tickets to move from one place to another
- Public Transport Tickets to move from one place to another
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Snacks
Additional Information
Hello, I am Medhi, a 31-year-old from Marseille and an aspiring guide-lecturer. As an enthusiast of my city, I aim to offer visitors a 3-hour tour of the main sites in small groups, emphasizing walking and public transport for an authentic and eco-friendly experience! Welcoming numerous travelers (Cruise, city break), this tour is ideal for those with limited time who wish to experience Marseille properly.
Hello, I am Medhi, a 31-year-old from Marseille and an aspiring guide-lecturer. As an enthusiast of my city, I aim to offer visitors a 3-hour tour of the main sites in small groups, emphasizing walking and public transport for an authentic and eco-friendly experience! Welcoming numerous travelers (Cruise, city break), this tour is ideal for those with limited time who wish to experience Marseille properly.
Location
L'Ombrière de Norman Foster
Quai de la Fraternité
Find me at the exit of Metro Vieux-Port (line 1) under the Ombrière
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
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Pettero340
Feb 16, 2026
Perfect 3hrs tour of Marseille! - Medhi was knowledgeable, pleasant, easygoing and efficient. His chosen itinerary gave us a good impression of Marseille, it’s monuments and history- as well as including practical informations about shopping, restaurants and public transportation (we moved around by bus and tram). Highly recommended and very good value!
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Zachary_p
Feb 16, 2026
Great tour for a laid back overview of the city. - Mehdi was laid-back and personable. He tailored the visit to the group that was present, and was happy to answer all our questions. Using the public transit system was a great way to get to know the city on a local level.
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Susan_t
Oct 8, 2025
Great intro to iconic sites of Marseille - Mehdi did a wonderful job of bringing us on foot, by bus, and by tram, to some of Marseille's most iconic sites, and explaining the history behind them.
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Marvin
Oct 10, 2024
Excellent Tour - Everything about the tour was excellent. We were coming from the cruise port, and the meeting point was a short taxi ride to the town center. Medhi was very patient with us while taking pictures and answering all our questions. I like that he explained and told us the history of each site we visited. We enjoyed our tour, and the experience surpassed our expectations. I also enjoyed riding the public transportation in Marseille, which added to the authenticity of the whole experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Marseille for the first time.
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Emily_t
Aug 27, 2024
Knowledgeable local tour - Medhi is a life long resident who has a lot knowledge to share about his city. He was extremely flexible and helpful before and our tour.
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Vfreitas2
Aug 8, 2024
Great experience - Mehdi did a great job😃
Public transportation was very hot ( no a/c or fans)
At times, very crowded😟
Signage in the city wasn’t great
We were lost at times
Beautiful place
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Anst01
Aug 2, 2024
Visit with the local child! - Great guided tour with Mehdi who is a local child. He knows Marseille perfectly well. We see many sites and different neighborhoods. Mehdi is very available and very friendly. Highly recommended
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K5758aoamyk
Jul 31, 2024
Great way to see Marseille! - We had a great experience with Medhi. He was at the meeting place on time and happily greeted us. He maneuvered us around Marseille to the sites we wanted to see using public transportation which was exciting. He was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.
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Inspire18260076193
Jul 29, 2024
A pleasant morning - Medhi a very kind person, super helpful, very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. We highly recommend this experience. Medhi in addition to giving us a beautiful and authentic tour of the city also recommended restaurants and beaches to visit frequented by the Marseilles.
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Kathy_s
Jul 26, 2024
Great local tour guide! - The tour with Medhi was one of our favorite family experiences in France! We had tickets for the Olympics, but hadn’t booked any other activities. I read the glowing reviews here and decided to book this tour the day before we arrived.
He was so great with our kids! It was a hot day (as expected) so my kids (8 and 6) weren’t the most energetic. He was a wealth of knowledge about Marseilles and France. We saw Notre Dame cathedral, Marseille cathedral, old Marseille, and the fountains. He gave us restaurant recommendations near our aparthotel, recommended a local beach, and other activities for our family. He spoke perfect English with us, but also speaks Spanish.
We traveled by bus, tram, and subway. He had tickets for us ready for our tour. He also helped us navigate how to get to the stadium for the Olympic game the next day.
He really went above and beyond to make our family feel welcome (and safe) in Marseille. We highly recommend him!
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