Marseille City Tour: Explore Oldest District, Scenic Coastline, and Historic Monuments
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Marseille
Embark on a Marseille city tour and discover the oldest district, scenic coastline, and historic monuments. Explore le Panier, Corniche John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, and Les Goudes for a truly immersive experience.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marseille - Immerse yourself in the heart of Marseille and start this tour by visiting the oldest district of the city: le Panier.

Then, you will follow the coast passing by the unmissable Corniche John Fitzgerald Kennedy, “the longest bench in the world”, which offers a breathtaking view of the Marseille massif as well as the neighboring islands. Then, head to the most visited monument and the emblematic figure of the city of Marseille: the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde. The “Bonne M e” offers a 360a panoramic view of the city, and you will be amazed by its architectural beauty both inside and outside.

Make a stop at Les Goudes, a small traditional port in a picturesque setting, surrounded by huts still housing a few fishermen and hills with vestiges of fortifications from the Second World War. Enjoy the majestic landscape and the breathtaking view of the port of Marseille.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Delve into the core of Marseille and initiate your trip by exploring the city’s most ancient neighbourhood: le Panier.

Next, you’ll trace the coastline, journeying through the must-see Corniche John Fitzgerald Kennedy, touted as ‘the lengthiest seating arrangement globally’. It presents an awe-inspiring panorama of the Marseille massif in addition to the nearby islands. Proceed to the city of Marseille’s most frequented monument and iconic symbol: the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde. The ‘Bonne Mère’ provides a comprehensive 360° view of the city, captivating you with its brilliant architecture from every angle.

Pause at Les Goudes, a quaint traditional harbor nestled in a scenic backdrop, encircled by cabins that are home to a handful of fishermen, and hills marked by remnants of World War II fortifications. Revel in the splendid scenery and the eye-catching view of Marseille’s port.

Location
Marseille
Cancellation Policy

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

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Anne_r
Dec 3, 2023
Magnificent - Fantastic and wonderful experience with our guide , Kevin. A beautiful clear blue sky day but bitterly cold made no difference to our experience. All cruise ships ( yes you too MSC) should offer this as a shore excursion.
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Jtaylor703
Oct 29, 2023
Great overview of various sections of Marseille - It was great to see a wide variety of diverse areas in one tour. Particularly enjoyed the time allowed to go inside the Basilica.
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L4642ombrians
Jun 12, 2023
Side car experience was gas!! - My wife and I took our 3 teens on rides with Eric, Kevin and Pascal as our drivers. We ripped through downtown, then cruised the countryside with stops at at Terres Ugo lavender field and Bonisson vineyard. Perfect mix of culture and fun for families. Highly recommended. Oh yeah, and our drivers were the best - punctual, safe, informative and hilarious. Don’t miss this!!
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Ronaldperronyul
Jun 12, 2023
Awesome experience in Marseille - This 2 hour side car tour of Marseille was one the the highlights of my trip to France! Eric was great . It was such a unique way of seeing the city! I enjoyed every minute of it! Highly recommend especially if you are traveling solo! You could treat yourself to a great experience! Once again merci beaucoup Éric! A la prochaine.
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Shridharb1986
May 23, 2023
Unique experience in side car tour - It was a very surprising yet unique and amazing experience. We had a great gentleman driver who took us through the narrow alleyways uphill towards the notredame cathedral and then through the new part of town along the coast. It’s a once in lifetime experience for us. Definitely worth recommending.
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Lyn
Mar 30, 2023
An experience of a lifetime! - Could not have asked for a better day! The guides were so friendly and accommodating while mixing in humor and knowledge along the way. Such beautiful scenery viewed in a most unconventional way. I rode on the back of the bike the entire way and my friend rode in the sidecar. We preferred that but you can switch off along the way if you’d like. Don’t miss this spectacular experience!!
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Þórunn
Oct 23, 2022
Experience of a lifetime - Fantastic trip, Eric the driver/guide was nice and helpful. If you want to try something different in your life - this is the trip to take
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Lisa_s
Jun 5, 2023
Unique tour - We had great experience, a unique way to see Marseilles on a vintage sidecar, got some great photos. Maybe a few more stops would have been good, we rode straight past some points of interest. Otherwise, well worth doing!
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