Le Panier, Marseille

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Marseille is a city rich in history and culture. It has many tourist sites to discover, including the Old Port, La Major Cathedral, the Vallon des Auffes, the Mucem, Notre-Dame de la Garde, etc. Climb aboard our panoramic buses and admire the historic heart and must-see sights of Marseille! Travel and discover the historic heart and must-see sites of Marseille during a day-long audio tour. Enjoy the many treasures of the city of Marseille, such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, La Major Cathedral, the Vallon des Auffes, the Mucem, the Cosquer Méditerranée, etc. Come and spend a day discovering the best that Marseille has to offer! Our advice: get a first impression of the city, take a stroll, choose the sites you want to explore in more detail and get off at the stop closest to the monuments and districts you plan to visit. Discover the incredible architecture of the Mucem, go shopping at Prado Shopping or the Terrasses du Port, enjoy a stroll along the sea on the Corniche Kennedy or stop off at Notre-Dame de la Garde and take a moment to enjoy the breathtaking views over the whole city! Discover the city as the people of Marseille know it, full of authenticity and richness.

Due to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 (8 September to 28 October 2023) and the visit of Pope Francis (22 and 23 September 2023), our Ligne Bleue will unfortunately be closed from Saturday 2 September until 31 October 2023. For safety reasons, the City of Marseille will be introducing major changes to traffic conditions in the vicinity of the Marseille stadium, preventing us from carrying out our route properly. This temporary closure is beyond our control. Admire the city of Marseille on panoramic double-decker buses and convertible minibuses. Discover the heart of Marseille with an audio guide tour. Experience the many treasures of this Phocaean city, such as the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, the Cathedral of La Major, and more. With 2 bus circuits, experience the most beautiful things Marseille has to offer. With 14 stops on the red circuit, discover the Old Port, the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, the Vallon des Auffes, the Corniche Kennedy, and many other spots. Hop on convertible minibuses to discover the city's newer emblematic places. With its 11 stops on the blue circuit, experience the calm seaside and village atmosphere. Discover the city as the people of Marseille know it, full of richness and charm. Panier District Audio-Guided Walking Tour Alight at the Vieux Port stop to start a 1-hour audio-guided walking tour of the quaint Panier district where the bus has no access. Or, take the walking tour before or after your bus tour; the choice is yours. Walk the narrow streets and alleys, and admire the colorful houses, the majestic Cathedral of the Major, and the Old Port with its 3,000 boats. During your walking tour, use your smartphone to listen to stories recorded by a guide and two professional actors, which will automatically trigger as you walk. Start whenever you want, go at your own pace, and enjoy an innovative look at the city far from tourist groups. If you want to stop to shop or for refreshments, simply resume the tour where you left off. And don't worry about getting lost: The guide provides clear audio directions, and a map loads in real-time. Should you take a wrong turn, the integrated geo-localization feature will get you back on track in no time.

Enjoy Marseille and the city's main points of interest in only 4 hours, with an electric bike. "Fada" here in Marseille means "touched by the fairies", "crazy" or "mad", it's a well-known expression in Marseille. You will be able to contemplate and even take photos of the following sites: The Panier Neighborhood (the oldest district of Marseille)The Major CathedralThe new MuCem Museum areaThe Old Port (the main place in Marseille)The Pharo (where you have a beautiful view of the Old Port)Malmousque Little PortThe Vallon des AuffesThe Kennedy CornicheNotre Dame de la Garde (the "bonne mère")The Abbaye of Saint Victor There will also be a break of 10 to 20 minutes at Notre Dame de la Garde, allowing you to visit, admire and take panoramic pictures of the city. 

Discover Le Panier, the historic district of Marseille with a village feel. The voice of a local guide will guide you throughout the visit and the stories will be triggered automatically as you go along. Start your tour whenever you want, alone or with friends. During this 1h audio-guided walking tour, go to the Old Port, just in front of the City Hall. Learn how the little Massalia was born, a town that became a city and then Marseille in Roman times. Discover the must-see Saint Nicolas and Saint Jean forts, and the "Bonne Mère" Basilica, loved by locals. Walk along the Old Port before reaching the oldest house of Marseille, one of the only survivors of the sad second world war. Enter the heart of the Panier district and notice a change in scenery. The houses are old, narrow, and colorful, and there’s a village feeling right here in the heart of the city. You will learn the local culinary specialties such as the famous "bouillabesse", and the recipe for Marseille soap. As you stroll through the neighborhood, you can admire a lot of street art. This includes charming frescoes painted on walls and storefronts, as well as collages, sculptures, mosaics on building façades, and all kinds of graffiti.

Get to know Marseille at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. You will receive a link for the mobile app and login credentials after booking. Log in to the app and start your adventure with the map as your guide. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere while listening to stories of this historical town. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Along the tour, visit the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, La Vieille Charité, and the Marseille Opera. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle. During the tour, choose to pause the app at any time to take a break or spend some more time seeing the sights. Experience a fun and entertaining adventure with family or friends. Stroll through the narrow streets and learn facts about the history and culture of Marseille. See the famous attractions and hidden gems of the city while playing a fun treasure hunt game with your team. Start playing any time, the schedule is indicative. Start your tour in St. Vincent de Paul Church! Visit the historic rue Canebière. Photograph the unique Art Deco Opéra de Marseille, the largest and oldest opera house in France and admire the fairytale Daviel Pavilion. Saint Jean Fort will leave you speechless as it combines its grandeur with every boy's or girl's dream of a grand fort. Learn about The Mucem museum and its unique exhibits! Cathédrale La Major will captivate you, you have never seen anything more captivating, it is worth the time and space on your mobile memory. The busy Panier will be your next step, do nothing, leave your mobile and see an area where every part of it is like a museum! While the icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Center de la Vieille Charité with its captivating architecture, which was once an inn!

You'll be met in front of your cruise ship, and after a shuttle ride to the starting point and a security briefing, your guide will lead you out on a 4-hour sightseeing tour by e-bike. Hear stories about the various landmarks and monuments you see along the route. Highlights of the tour include MuCEM, Marseille’s old port, Pharo Palace, Vallon des Auffes, and Notre Dame de la Garde. You’ll also explore alleys only Marseille locals know about. With your e-bike, although you’ll need to pedal, there’s not much effort involved! Groups are small, with a maximum of 8 people and your smiling local guide. For groups of more than 8 people, you can contact the local operator for arrangements. At the end you will have choice to be dropped in city center before coming back to ship on your own with a free shuttle provided by port authority.

Discover the incredible variety of the city of Marseille with the greatest of facilities! With a powerful and beautiful electric scooter with insurance included you will have the possibility of reaching the most beautiful tourist and natural sites. From the Old Port you can discover the historic city center: Old Port, Panier district, Canebière, Notre Dame de la Garde for example. But also new attractions like the MUCEM, the Cosquer museum. On the sea side, you can walk along the entire Corniche to discover many neighborhoods like Malmousque, Vallon des Auffes, Borély Park. A little further on, you will enter the Calanques National Park for an immersion in the most spectacular site in the region, with breathtaking coves and fishing villages! Les Goudes, the creeks of Sormiou and Morgiou, the port of La Madrague are all possibilities! The performance of the scooter, its remarkable style, the ease of handling, the autonomy are all things that will make you spend an unforgettable moment. Finally, the guide application with routes made by us will give you many choices of visits and allow you to navigate in complete peace of mind!

Meet your guide in the shadow of the imposing Neo-Byzantine and Romanesque architecture of the La Major Cathedral and begin your walking adventure. Uncover the city's 2,600-year-old history through its hidden gems, historical monuments, and facinating anecdotes. Head to the Le Panier district, one of the oldest and most charming neighborhoods in Marseille which is nestled on a hillside overlooking the Vieux Port and the Mediterranean Sea. Lose yourself in this fantastic district, marvelling at the street arts murals, the Vieille Charité hospital and the calm Windmill Hill. At the docks, you will then learn about Marseille's rich, but also tragic history during World War II, as well as its fascinating influence let by the Roman Empire. Venture to Vieux Port, Marseille's bustling harbor which is guarded by the Forts Saint-Jean and Saint-Nicolas. Pass by picturesque boats and yachts bobbing in the azure waters. See for why the port has been a focal point of Marseille since ancient times and remains a lively hub of maritime activity. Stroll down the Cannebiere street and stroll by galleries, workshops, boutiques, cafés, bistros, and restaurants. Continue to Le Pharo where you can take in views of the Palais du Pharo, a grand palace built in the mid-19th century by Emperor Napoleon III for Empress Eugénie. Admire the Roman architecture of the Abbaye Saint-Victor. Return to your meeting point with a deeper appreciation for the city of Marseille. Your guide, Charles, is a passionate, bilingual and local guide, he will let you know everything there is to know about Marseille and more! So don't wait, and enjoy the Pearl of the Mediterranean while learning its rich and vast history that will make you want to come back in the future to learn even more!

Make travel as much about the people you meet as the places you see. Get a welcome to Marseille from a local guide eager to share all the tricks to help you make the most of your stay. Meet at your accommodation and get familiar with the neighborhood as you learn insider tips such as the best places to buy groceries and the easiest ways to get around. Alternatively, arrange to meet at a central landmark or intersection to start your walking tour. Hear about the top things to see and do, customized to your interests. Feel more comfortable navigating the city confident that you have all the information you need.

Explore the treasure trove that is Marseille, a city steeped in 2600 years of history. Join Charles, your knowledgeable guide, for a captivating four-hour morning tour. Dive into the hustle and bustle of le Vieux Port, then transition to the serene streets of le Roucas Blanc district. Admire the charm of Vallon des Auffes, a quaint fishing port nestled in a rocky cove. Ascend to the heights of Notre Dame de la Garde for panoramic views of the city and the sea. Marvel at the architectural grandeur of Le Palais du Pharo before immersing yourself in the bohemian atmosphere of Le Panier district. Experience the essence of Marseille through an enriching walking tour led by a seasoned guide. Traverse narrow, pedestrian-friendly streets inaccessible by car. Discover over 15 historical landmarks and uncover intriguing stories about the city's past. Prepare for a 12-kilometer journey starting at La Major Cathedral and concluding at the same spot. Lace up your hiking shoes and stay hydrated as you explore Marseille's vibrant streets. Let Charles introduce you to the Marseille he fell in love with, promising an unforgettable adventure. Explore, discover, and experience Marseille with passion and intensity.