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Free tour: The Great History of Marseille

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Fabien
Quality Verified Registered on April 17, 2024

Hello, my friends ! Born here, local guide, I've been a guide in Paris for 8 years. Back in my original city with a strong desire to share in fun, entertaining and emotional ways all the beauty, spice and history of this great place. I studied art, history, traditions, cultures, story telling, acting... Curious about many things, I lived in Spain and in the US, I love meeting new people ! It will be a pleasure to have you on tour !

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome on this tour to visit the oldest town of France.

We'll start  from the beautiful old port, a natural cove where the greeks arrived  600 before Christ !
We'll travel 2600 years ago in  Le Jardin Des Vestiges , where the Phoceans founded Massalia.

Entering the oldest neighborhood in France « Le Panier »
retracing the history and anecdotes of its monuments, Hotel de Cabre, Hotel Dieu, Pavillon Daviel, Church of the Accoules.

Up the hill thru the olds beautiful streets, we'll explain the evolution of the place, passing by the original street du Panier and its spicy past, and back down to admire the renaissance architecture of La Vielle Charité.

Arriving to the see sight off the New port we'll discover: Cathedrale of la major, Mucem, Villa mediterranée,Musée Regards de Provence.
A very pleasant and attractive area, highly visited for its view, the modern architecture and a unique cultural proposal...
 
Finally we'll get to the entrance of the old port, viewing Notre Dame, two fortress St Jean and St Nicolas, Church St Laurent and facing Abbaye St victor.

My goal is to give you a great, pleasant and deep understanding of my city.  Sharing history, stories, customs, and legends that make Marseille so special. I'll answer your questions and give you recommendations. I'll Be glad to have you on board !!!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Marché alimentaire, 13001 Marseille, ...
    Marché alimentaire, 13001 Marseille, France
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    I will be in the middle of the old port entrance, in the center of the place (across from Burger King / water side) white cap, white umbrella, white is correct !

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Old Port of Marseille
  • 2
    Outside visit
    vestige garden
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Hotel de Cabre
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Hotel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Le Panier
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Center de la Vieille Charité
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Cathedrale La Major
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Villa Mediterranée
  • 9
    Outside visit
    fort st jean
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Eglise St Laurent
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Mucem - Musée des civilizations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Notre Dame de la Garde
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Pharo
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Museum of History of the City of Marseille
  • 15
    Outside visit
    Rue de la Republique
  • 16
    Outside visit
    Le Panier
  • 17
    Outside visit
    Montée des Accoules
  • 18
    Outside visit
    Paroisse Notre-Dame-de-la-Major
  • 19
    Outside visit
    Abbey of Saint Victor of Marseille

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 15 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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