Free Tour Le Panier
Overview of the tour in Marseille
The fierce Marseille is France’s oldest city. Its 26 centuries of history has made it one of the richest and most distinctive places in the country. The Greeks, Romans, Gauls and barbarian tribes, Saracen pirates, the Mafia, Napoleon, and the Nazis, have all left their mark in the city’s long history.
Our response to so many centuries of adventures and misfortunes is the Free Walking Tour Marseille. During approximately 2 h 30 min, we offer you an indispensable introduction to help you get to know the city of Marseille, it's past and present, but above all, its personality that makes it truly unique. Join us in this flashback that will reveal the strange laws that ruled the ancient Greek Massalia, the Provence of Nostradamus during the black plague, the continuous arrival of immigrants to the multicultural Le Panier, and the destruction caused by Nazi Germany. Join our tour and share with us our passion for this city with our Free Walking Tour Marseille.
This activity includes:
- La Vieille Charité
- InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu, an IHG Hotel
- Le Panier Marseillais
- Fort Saint-Jean
- Cathédrale La Major
- Place des moulins
- The Vieux Port
- The old Massalia
- The Nazi occupation
- The mafia and Marseille’s bad reputation
- The siege of Julius Caesar
- and much more...
On arrival
Our tour will start at the Vieux Port in front of the City Hall (Hôtel de Ville). It is a building with flags in front of the promenade. Look for our maroon umbrella!
Things to note
To ensure the best experience on our tours, please take heed of the following:
Dress for the weather
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring water bottle
Show up 15 minutes before
Put your phone in silence mode.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.