Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

Discover the highlights of Marseille on this half-day guided tour. Begin with a visit to the Old Port and the historic city centre, where Marseille’s rich past meets its vibrant present and daily life unfolds around the quayside with markets and maritime activity.

Continue to the majestic Palais Longchamp, inaugurated in 1869 to celebrate the arrival of water from the Durance River. Its impressive architecture, sculpted façades and lush gardens offer excellent photo opportunities and a sense of 19th-century civic pride.

Next, ascend to the iconic Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde—affectionately known as La Bonne Mère. Built in 1864 in a striking Roman‑Byzantine style, the basilica crowns a hilltop with sweeping panoramic views over the city and coastline. Finally, enjoy a scenic stop with views of the legendary Château d'If, immortalised in Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo. The tour is paced to give context and history at each stop while allowing time to admire the vistas and architecture. Read more