Essential Free Tour Marseille

Have fun visiting top-rated landmarks in Le Panier, the oldest quarter in France’s oldest city!
See the breathtaking mix of avant-garde and classical architecture in Marseille’s Old Port.
Take great pictures of Fort Saint Jean rising between the azure Mediterranean Sea.

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Marseille is the most characterful and picturesque city in the south of France. This ancient port capital with more than 2,500 years of history is an absolute tourist gem, and an essential stop on any Mediterranean trip. To get to know the most spectacular churches, the most colorful popular markets and the world-class museums that have made Marseille famous, there is no better plan than to join the Essential Free Tour of Marseille. This is a great introductory tour for newcomers, but also perfect for travelers who already know the city and want to delve into its secrets. With your passionate local guide, you will reach places you would never find on your own, not even with Google Maps!

The Essential Marseille Free Tour will focus on the most historic area: the Old Port. This is the most popular area of the city, the place of economic and cultural exchange where the spirit of independence and the dialect that has distinguished Marseille from the rest of France for centuries was forged. In this area, it is possible to visit great historical monuments such as the massive Fort Saint Jean, the Notre-Dame-des-Accoules Church, the Marseille Cathedral and many other places of interest. This legendary area will be the perfect setting to hear amazing historical facts and anecdotes, and how the city recovered from the brutal Nazi invasion during World War II. You will also learn about the multicultural and open to change spirit that locals take pride in.

Other historic areas of Marseille that travelers fall in love with are Vieille Charite and Le Panier neighborhoods. There, tourists will stroll through narrow streets full of history, with colorful houses and small churches. Travelers will witness a day in the regular life of the city, learn about the famous liquor “pastis” (a strong floral anise), as well as the emblematic dish of the region, the bouillabaisse (an absolutely delicious pot of fish). During the tour, feel free to ask as many questions as you like; your guide will offer engaging replies and you will have time to take pictures. Also, you will hear good tips about what to do in Marseille, which restaurants are the best and how to have a fantastic stay.