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Marseille Cathedral

Marseille Opera

Cosquer Méditerranée, Marseille

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Palais des PapesAttraction in Avignon, France

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Marseille: Old Port and City Highlights Boat Tour

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
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Marseille: Old Port and City Highlights Boat Tour
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars
50 reviews

Come onboard and dive into the historic heart of Marseille on a boat cruise through the Old Port. Discover Marseille and its beauties seen from the sea, combining history and pleasure.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
French, English

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    1 Quai du Port

  • Timeline stop icon

    Old Port of Marseille

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Sailing (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    1 Quai du Port

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the city's most iconic landmarks from the water on a boat tour
  • Learn about the city's history from your guide as you cruise through the port
  • See the Fort Saint-Jean, the Hotel de Ville, and the Theatre de la Criee
  • Admire the views of the city's skyline and the Notre-Dame de la Garde
  • Choose from 3 departure times and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the water

Full description

Climb aboard and travel through the history of Marseille. Visit the Old Port and its treasures and learn about the city from an experienced guide who will highlight Marseille and its emblems.

Discover the origins of Fort St Jean, the secrets of the City Hall, the transformation of the Théâtre de la Criée, and the unmissable sights such as the Bonne Mère and the famous story of the sardine that blocked the port.

See the Mucem, the Tour du Fanal, the Fort St Jean, the St Jean district, the Place d’Armes, the Pointus, the City Hall, the Bonne Mère, the Canebière, the arrival of the Olympic Flame, the Museum of Soap, the Théâtre de la Criée, the Abbey of St Victor, the Fort St Nicolas, the history of the sardine, the transborder bridge, the Pharo Palace, and the Monument to the Heroes and Victims of the Sea.

Choose from 3 daily departure times to suit your schedule. Book now and go back in time in the heart of Marseille

Includes

  • Vieux Port cruise
  • Expert guide
  • Insights on Marseille's landmarks
  • Music
  • Sun awning
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Lieu d’embarquement : 1 quai du Port, 13002 Marseille https://maps.app.goo.gl/qHMWPj68Ay3fiqVA8

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking
  • Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
  • Be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts
  • Children under 4 years go free
  • Half-price tickets available for children aged 4-10 years

From $39.80 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 50 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
The boat excursion itself was lovely - scenic, relaxing, and run by a guide who was clearly passionate and friendly, which helped make the experience enjoyable. That said, the lead-up was stressful. We were given the wrong meeting point and couldn’t get through to anyone via the contact info provided, at the service provider or Get Your Guide until after the scheduled start time. Thankfully, the guide reached out and were eventually given the correct location (15 minutes away), but this meant the rest of the group had to wait for us - not ideal. We were also told the guide would speak English, but that wasn’t the case, which made it hard to follow what was being shared. Overall, a great trip in the end, but the poor communication beforehand took away from what could have been a seamless experience.

Product ID: 822517

Activity provider:Bateau Marseille Calanques
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