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The 7 Best Things to See in Marseille

Wondering what to do in Marseille? This port-side city is the second largest in France, and offers maritime sightseeing, history, and nightlife on the sunny south coast. Let our guide of the best tourism and attractions give you a flavor.

The Old Port

The thriving heart of Marseille, this is the prettiest part of town and a great place to catch boat tours or soak up the atmosphere. Use the free ferry to cross the harbor.

Notre Dame de la Guarde

Looming over the city is this popular attraction - a Catholic Basilica with an unmissable gold statue of the Madonna and Child, known locally as la bonne mère, at its crest.

Palais Longchamp

This grand monument houses the French Natural History Museum and the Musee de Beaux-arts, so a visit kills three birds with one stone. Museum admissions are charged individually.

Marseille Cathedrale

Catch the train up the hill in summer to see this beautiful cathedral and enjoy wonderful views of the harbor and sea below. One of the best sightseeing spots in the city.

Catalanques

Lace up some sensible footwear to explore these amazing Mediterranean coves. Best enjoyed as part of a walk, hire a car or book an organized trip to get there.

Abbaye Saint Victor

Ready for Roman architecture? Enjoy the views, explore the crypts and be sure to grab yourself a 'navette' - a local pastry made with Pastis - from the bakery out front.

Nouveau Stade Vélodrome

The French love their sport, as this 67,000 seat stadium attests. Home to rugby and football, you can visit and tour the stadium by booking through the website. It costs 13€.

Planning Your Marseille Visit

What is Marseille famous for?

France is probably most famous for its amazing and indulgent food, and this harbor town is no exception. Seafood is the dish of the day, most notably bouillabaisse - a delicious fish and seafood soup.

How to get there

Marseille is best accessed by plane – check the local airport site to see who flies there from your city – or by train from mainland Europe or the UK. It's also a popular stop-off for cruise ships.

Getting around

Taxis are not cheap in this cosmopolitan city, but public transport is plentiful. A great way to see the city is by bike, using the cycle hire system. You will need to register and have a credit card handy. See the Le Velo website for more information.

Good to Know

Language
French
Currency
Euro (€)
Time Zone
UTC (+01:00)
Country Code
+33
Best time to visit
The temperature is pleasant year-round and Marseille enjoys a nice breeze, being coastal. July is packed with crowds celebrating Bastille Day, so if you want to avoid the rush, consider going earlier or later in the season.

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What People Are Saying About Marseille

The City Pass, Marseille made transpor and tourist attractions so easy

We spent 3 days in Marseille and made good use of the 72 hour City Pass visiting Chateau D'If (the boats don't always run if windy so check the weather forecast), taking the tram to Palais de Longchamps, the Petit Train to Notre Dame de la Garde, visiting MuCem amongst other things. The only thing that was disappointing was the walking tour of the Vieux Port and Panier district. We booked the English tour but were the only two English people on it so at every stop we listened to 10 mins of French and if we were lucky she remembered to give us 1 min in English (usually whilst walking to the next stop). This was really disappointing and the only walking tour we have ever had a bad experience on!. I would recommend the City Pass.

City Pass Marseille: 24 Hours , 48 Hours, or 72 Hours Reviewed by Helen, 05/18/2016

Unbelievably memorable experience from start to finish!

We booked a few days holiday in Marseille and the trip to the Luberon was a last minute decision but it ended up being one of our most memorable experiences to date; from the tranquility of Fontaine de Vacluse to the spectacular hillside beauty of Gordes with its bustling local market (on Tuesdays) to the orange hues and shops at Rousillon (where my wife went crazy and bought up a storm in a local ceramic shop) to endless cups of coffee throughout the day, we had the time of our lives with memories that will last us a lifetime; in addition we were the only clients who booked the tour that day and Get Your Guide still went ahead with the tour so we effectively had a private tour; our only disappointment was the lavendar was not in bloom as we went in May but the weather was still cool without being cold so we did not mind! We will just photoshop them in

Luberon Region Full-Day Tour Reviewed by Kevin, 05/18/2016

route was amazing. well timed. amazing guide - Chris. great vehicle.

The route was excellent. The key to the successful trip was - the guide. Chris. Professional guide, driver. Very knowledgeable. Fun, funny and personal. completely emerged and very caring and accommodating as a person and as a guide. We felt very lucky to have known him. In fact, we enrolled in another trip which he suggested - Cote d'Azur. Was beautiful although on the expensive side...

Luberon Region Full-Day Tour Reviewed by hanna, 08/12/2015

Amazing adventure - so much to see in one day

This is a long day for anyone used to day tours. Started out at 8:30am and finished around 7:30pm. Considering the distances travelled and places to see on the itinerary there is a ton of kilometres to cover but well worth it if you have never been to the French Riveria before. We travelled during the peak summer holiday season so the places we visited were packed with people and tourists. The beaches looked absolutely beautiful, its only a shame we didn't have more time to actually spend at any one place. Will make sure we base ourselves either in Cannes or Nice next time we visit rather than Marseille. Tips: 1. grab a sandwich on the go when you are on day tours, you get to explore more as you eat rather than spending your entire lunchtime in a single bistro without seeing the local culture. 2. try and change seats around in the minivan throughout the day. Front seat passengers get best views of many things although back is good for sleep on way home :-)

French Riviera Full-Day Tour: Monaco, Nice, Cannes & Eze Reviewed by David, 08/02/2015

Go for it. You get to see a lot in just one day. Well worth it!

This trip covers many cities. It may sound a lot to pay for, but it is definitely well worth it if you are short of time and consider the distance. We have visited so many great places in just one day. The round trip journey for Marseille–Monaco was a long journey and it took 8am-8.30pm. Our guide Paul took extra effort to make sure we experience and see the best. Paul was very knowledgeable, informative and patience. He made many photo stops and showed us the best locations for the best views. We got dropped off at good locations and picked up around 40-60mins later, it saved us so much time to be able to move on to the next point of interest. Overall, we spent just one day to see Cannes, Nice, Monaco and the amazing old village of Eze (I'll recommend to pay €6 to go all the way up to see the exotic garden for the unforgettable views). It is something that is impossible to do if we would have to take the public transports or self-drive.

French Riviera Full-Day Tour: Monaco, Nice, Cannes & Eze Reviewed by a GetYourGuide Customer, 07/30/2015

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