Make the most of Marseille with a highlights tour from its hilltops to its historic city center.

Begin your journey with a tour of Marseille’s picturesque Vieux Port (Old Harbor) and the must-see Pharo Park before following the Kennedy Corniche along the coast with the expanse of the beautiful Prado beaches and the ocean beyond. Then, you'll visit the striking Notre Dame de la Garde, a massive, Neo-Byzantine basilica built on a limestone spike. Opt to climb 170 steps for a view over the whole city and return to the Vieux Port neighborhood to explore, shop, and dine at your leisure.

Energy Level

Duration

3.75 Hours

Type

RELAXING, CULTURED

Accessible

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

Visit Marseille's iconic Notre Dame de la Garde (and, if you are up for the challenge, climb the 170 steps for a full panoramic view of the city)
Tour Marseille’s must-see spots like the Old Harbor, Le Vieux Port, and the Pharo Park
Hop on an air-conditioned coach bus to sightsee through Marseille
Enjoy free time in the Vieux Port neighborhood

Need to know

Approximately 170 steps to get a full panoramic view of Marseille from the cathedral
Sailors should expect to walk over uneven pavement for an extended period of time.
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
Sailors should bring cash if they want to purchase local products
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Marseille Highlights, with Notre Dame de la Garde

Make the most of Marseille with a highlights tour from its hilltops to its historic city center.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

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