Marseille Tour Packages

Vieux port:

The ‘Old Port’ or the Vieux port of Marseille was opened 6th century BC and surrounded by lively yacht marina & the Fort Saint-Jean and Saint-Laurent church.This place is best known for its stylish hotels, beachside restaurants and cafes and the late-night bars and clubs.

Chateau d’If:

Built in the 15th century, the “chateau” fort is a 92 ft long, square and three-story building. It was originally a fortress which later got converted into a prison.

MuCEM:

The regenerated portion of 17th century Fort de Saint-Jean was inaugurated as MuCEM in 2013. This museum consists of great architecture, overview of Mediterranean culture, art & photography exhibition and historic artefacts and is a great place to visit on a Marseille tour.

L’Estaque:

A great inspiration for painters like Cezanne and Braque, the L’Estaque is a fishing village in the north-western suburb of Marseille. This village shows a great diverse seasonal beauty and a museum full of Adolphe Monticeli paintings.

5 Things To Do In Marseille:

Relax at the Mediterranean beaches:

Enjoy the sea at Prado seaside park laying with shingle & sand, enjoy the view of gnarled white rocks at the beaches of Calanques at southeast and get a tan & relax at the beaches at Corbiere in north.

Enjoy the seafood:

Get into any cafe or restaurant at waterfront on a Marseille trip to enjoy the best mullet and lobster dishes fresh from the sea. One should try Bouillabaisse, which is basically a seafood stew with wine, olive oil, saffron and a rustic bread.

Walk at Boulevard Longchamp:

At the Boulevard Longchamp enjoy the walk surrounded by 19th century houses and twin rows of trees.

Rocky wonders at Calanques National Park:

At the southern and eastern part of Marseille, the calanques has craggy white limestone cliffs and creeks of great height descending sharply to the sea. You can enjoy hiking, mini cruise here or simply enjoy leisure.

Know the history at Musee d’Histoire de Marseille:

With around 26 century old historic attractions the Musée d'Histoire de Marseille is the largest urban history museum in France.

Tips

• Do not plan your holiday at Marseille in April due to bad weather conditions.
• Learn some French phrases as French people don’t like to use English.
• You should not take Taxi as it is expensive and not a safe option.
• You must tip at cafes, restaurants and to the driver, maids at a hotel.
• Plan your trip accordingly to enjoy certain discounts at museums as it is free certain days in a month.