Marseille Free Tour

9.50 / 10

96 reviews | 2,259 travellers

Very informative and fun guide. Overall very enjoyable and great insight into the fabulous city of Marseille.

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Very informative and fun guide. Overall very enjoyable and great insight into the fabulous city of Marseille.

  Stephen Gurney

Our free tour of Marseille is the ideal way to start exploring this important French port city. Discover its ancient Greek and Muslim sites and ruins when you take this amazing tour. Best of all, it's free!

Description

Our free tour of Marseille is the ideal way to start exploring this important French port city. Discover its ancient Greek and Muslim sites and ruins when you take this amazing tour. Best of all, it's free!

Description

We'll meet at the charming old port to begin our tour of this city in the South of France. This place is known as the 'birthplace' of the city. We'll soon find out why and what stories are behind this 2,600-year-old city!

First, we'll venture into the oldest quarter of France, Le Panier, where we'll walk past many iconic monuments. Then we'll continue the tour onto Hotel Dieu, a building which is full of history. In fact, this iconic hotel was used to host the Marseille Provence 2013 cultural event series, during which Marseille was the European Capital of Culture.

Then, we'll make our way up the "Accoules climb" to reach the Place des Moulins. This beautiful historic square is lined with townhouses and trees. We'll then continue along the Panier to finish our tour close to the Mucem Museum. This impressive structure houses the Museum of the Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Its modern design juxtaposes Fort St. Jean which was built in 1660 by Louis XIV. The Fort St. Jean is actually connected to the museum by a 115-meter-long (337 ft) bridge and houses some of its exhibitions.

Finally, we'll finish our visit at 1 pm next to Fort St. Jean.

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Duration

2h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.

Has a gender equality policy.
Pets

Allowed, animals under 10 kg.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Marseille Free Walking Tour Corporate name: EZEQUIEL CORDERO ALVAREZ Registered Office: 62 RUE D AUBAGNE , Marseille, France Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 82391390000028 Contact information Email: marseillefreewalkingtour@gmail.com Phone: +33 6 70502353 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Where does the activity end?

The Vieux Port metro station (Line 1)

Fort Saint-Jean

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Where does the activity end?

Fort Saint-Jean
Reviews
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5 out of 96 reviews

9.5 / 10

 9.5 96 reviews | 2,259 travellers

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Apr / 20 / 2025

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Belen

Spain

We had an amazing time! Ezequiel was a fantastic guide, he shared so many interesting facts and stories about the city that really brought it to life. We visited a lot of fascinating places, and he also gave us great recommendations for things to do and where to eat. He was super easygoing, made the tour really fun, and was very easy to talk to. Honestly, one of the best walking tours I’ve ever done. Highly recommended! :)

I travelled with my partner

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Apr / 16 / 2025

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Klarissa

Missoula, Mt, The United States

This was an excellent tour and I learned so much about Marseille and its culture and history. Our tour guide was so informative, friendly, and gave us ideas on places to visit in the area. Thank you so much, this was my first free walking tour and I very much enjoyed it!

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I travelled by myself

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Jun / 05 / 2025

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Stephen Gurney

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Very informative and fun guide. Overall very enjoyable and great insight into the fabulous city of Marseille.

I travelled by myself

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Jun / 02 / 2025

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Norma

Virginia, The United States

We enjoyed the walking tour with Ezequiel, the information was interesting.

I travelled with friends

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Jun / 01 / 2025

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Sue Farley

Hoboken, The United States

Alex was very knowledgeable about the history of Marseilles and kept the tour fun and entertaining.

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