Ambulatory Accessible Marseille & Hilltop Basilica
Founded by Greek settlers, Marseille is France's oldest city. Its winding streets and flashy cathedrals give it more flair than an average port town.
Start the day at one such cathedral: the Basilica Notre Dame de la Garde, perched on the city's highest point. A scenic drive from port, it boasts intricate mosaics and sweeping views of Marseille and the Med. Come down from the hill to see the rest of the city's historic quarter with a guide, including highlights like City Hall and the charming Le Panier neighborhood. You'll end with a visit to Fort Saint-Jean, built by Louis XIV, to traverse its ramparts before heading back to the ship.
Energy Level
Duration
4 Hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
Yes
This Tour is accessible for Sailors who can navigate a few steps but have mobility difficulties or is a companion for a Sailor booked in the Fully Accessible tour.
Shore Thing Highlights
Enjoy a day exploring France's oldest, sunniest, and second-largest city with a tour guide
See Le Vieux Port (Old Port), a colorful old harbor lined with bustling cafés and shops
Get a 360-degree panoramic view over Marseille from the iconic Notre Dame de la Garde (a.k.a. La Bonne Mère) Cathedral
See Marseille's impressive City Hall, a 17th century masterpiece and the only building on the harbor to survive the city's bombing during WW2
Visit the Fort Saint-Jean, constructed in 1660 by King Louis XIV but incorporating nearby structures built as far back as the 12th century
Need to know
This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs and for Sailors who can navigate a few steps
The maximum capacity for this Shore Thing is 4 Sailors, which can include up to 3 wheelchair users and 1 additional Sailor
Sailors should wear comfortable clothing; shoulders and knees should be covered to enter religious sites
This Shore thing is for travel mates of Sailors booked on Fully Accessible Marseille & Hilltop Basilica to travel together
Full time wheelchair users should book Fully Accessible Marseille & Hilltop Basilica to travel together in the same vehicle
Please be aware that air conditioning may not be up to Sailors standards
For Sailors that do not require wheelchair accessible transportation, we recommend The Calanques Coast by Boat and Foot
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Experience shores the Virgin way
Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
