Le Panier Guided Tour
Le Panier Guided Tour
Our exciting historical tour will start at 10 am by the Vieux Port metro exit (Quai des Belges). The guide will start by explaining how the city rehabilitated many monuments in 2013, such as the Docks, the Silo, Villa Méditerranée and the new icon of Marseille: the MUCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations).
We'll then walk along the seafront before heading into the Le Panier district, which is the oldest in Marseille... and France! You'll walk by the La Major Cathedral, built in the 19th century, after which your guide will take you through Le Panier's narrow and picturesque streets. These iconic streets are filled with street art, and strolling through them is like visiting an open-air museum.
In this district, which has a unique feel to it, you'll see the symbolic Vieille Charité and Place des Moulins. Here, the guide will tell you about the creation of Marseille 2,600 years ago and mention some key points in the city's history.
The next stop on the tour will be the Place de Lenche, where you'll taste some delicious chocolate navettes (a type of French biscuit).
Our tour will finish at 12 pm in front of the Saint-Laurent church, one of the oldest in the city, overlooking a breathtaking view of the Vieux-Port and the Mucem. Before saying your goodbyes, the guide will be happy to answer any questions you have and offer some tips so you can make the most of your stay in Marseille.
More Information
Duration
2 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and French.
Included
English speaking guide
Chocolate navette biscuits tasting
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
Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our 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:
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Planetazur
Corporate name: Planetazur
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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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.
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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.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations
Métro Vieux Port de Marseille
