Hidden amidst the bustling streets of Marseille lies the Vestige Garden, a serene oasis where time seems to stand still. As you wander through its pathways, you're surrounded by remnants of the past, echoes of a history long forgotten by many. Moss-covered stones and weathered statues tell tales of bygone eras, inviting contemplation and reflection. In this tranquil enclave, nature intertwines with the remnants of human civilization, creating a unique and hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.
At the heart of Marseille stands the historic Hotel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille, a testament to the city's enduring legacy. Originally a hospital dating back centuries, it now stands reborn as a luxurious haven for travelers. With its imposing architecture and rich heritage, it offers a glimpse into Marseille's past while providing modern comforts and hospitality. Whether you're admiring its grand facade or indulging in its fine dining, this iconic establishment promises an unforgettable experience at the crossroads of tradition and luxury.
Le Panier, Marseille's oldest district, is a labyrinth of narrow streets and hidden squares that beckon exploration. Steeped in history and culture, this vibrant neighborhood pulses with the rhythm of daily life. From quaint cafes to artisan boutiques, every corner offers a glimpse into the city's soul. Wander through its winding alleys, where colorful facades tell stories of generations past, and discover the charm and character that define Marseille's essence.
Cathedrale La Major, an architectural masterpiece, dominates Marseille's skyline with its majestic presence. This imposing structure, with its intricate design and soaring spires, serves as both a place of worship and a symbol of the city's rich heritage. As sunlight filters through its stained glass windows, illuminating the cavernous interior, visitors are enveloped in a sense of awe and reverence. Standing at the intersection of history and faith, Cathedrale La Major invites contemplation and reflection, offering a glimpse into Marseille's spiritual and cultural identity.
Fort St Jean, perched at the entrance of Marseille's old port, stands as a silent guardian of the city's maritime history. Built in the 17th century, its sturdy walls have witnessed centuries of triumphs and tribulations. From its strategic vantage point, it offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, serving as a reminder of Marseille's maritime roots. Today, the fort has been transformed into a cultural hub, where exhibitions and events breathe new life into its ancient corridors. As visitors wander through its ramparts, they are transported back in time, where the echoes of the past mingle with the present-day hustle and bustle of the port city.
There are a few more stops along the way, but we’ll keep those as a surprise to make your experience even more special.
Seeta was GREAT! We were late to meeting point, and not by a little. Our guide Seeta was gracious and accommodating, knowledgeable but just the right amount of talkativeness. Highly recommend! Just research the meeting point;)
Simon our guide went out of his way to Meet us to make it easier. Although the weather wasn’t great we enjoyed our time wondering around at our own pace and Simon added important pieces of history. He was definently passionate!!
I never felt a crazy sensation like this one. That was AMAZING
Simon gave us insights that we would not gotten from any other guide. He also was mindful about my ability to walk too much.
The tour with Simon was a good introduction to the city of Marseille. We spent a lot of time walking by or looking at shops, which was fine for a basic orientation for later purchasing, but I had hoped for a bit more history of the city. Simon is new to this tour process and has only lived in Marseille for one year, but is enthusiastic and friendly and I imagine he will only get better with time.
Danielle was an incredible guide. Having an intimate group of just four people made the experience feel relaxed and personal. Danielle was exceptionally knowledgeable, pointing out top sights alongside great hidden spots around town that we never would have discovered on our own. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a genuine feel for the city!
We enjoyed our tour with Andrea. She arrived promptly, was friendly, spoke excellent English, walked at our gentle pace, showed us sites with explanations about Marseille’s history, and sent us off with restaurant recommendations. Excellent tour.
It was an amazing discovery of Massalia (Marseille). Local Tours Expert has shown a customized way to visit hiden spots in Marseille. During two ours we had the opportunity to experience a true immersion into what makes Marseille an iconic place. The tour is adapted to families, couples, solo travelers and friends. Thank you so much for this experience
I booked this tour the day of the activity with little research due to the high rating. Many things added up to a less than optimal tour. Guide was late, spoke at a very low volume, didn't lead the group, gave very little information and seemed more interested in our vacation plans than providing us with an informative tour. She was very nice but not the engaging personality that usually leads tours. We could have walked the same path ourselves and googled a few things for free and got the same tour.
Super organized and informative! Thank you Danielle
Very knowledgeable, friendly and informative guide
Good decision to do private tour, which enable flexibility and q&a. Guide was good, and spoke perfect English.
We had a great time with Simon.
Our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable about Marseilles. I would warn you that we walked quite a fair distance including some challenging hills and cobbled streets, so I wouldn't recommend this tour for anyone with mobility issues. I enjoyed seeing parts of the city we never would have recognized or experienced. She was also kind enough to take us to our wine tasting venue personally as it was a bit difficult to find (but well worth it!).
One excellent guide for our two person tour. We got a good overview of the old harbor of Marseille and surrounding area. Pretty busy area on a warm Sunday afternoon; lots of history since it was settled by Greek colonists.
The guide Andreea was excellent and gave us a great insight into the history of Marseille
Andrea gave us a warm welcome on arrival. We explored various points of interest and Andrea gave us lots of recommendations at the end of our trip.
Andrea our tour guide for Marseille was excellent. She catered the tour to us and was so personable. Her knowledge of Marseille and the sites to see was great. She provided us with key information for places to dine, and places to visit from Marseille.
Andreea is such a great guide, she’s incredibly informative and a really nice person to boot! We took a stroll through historic Marseille as she explained the history of each area as well as the local hot spots for shopping, food and drinks! Feel free to ask her any questions she knows the area like the back of her hand. Thanks so much for giving us a wonderful perspective on such a cool city!
Danielle was a pleasure to tour thr city with informative and easy to speak wirh thank you !
Very good tour, highly recommend. Daniel was great!
Danielle was warm and friendly, showing us parts of Marseille town centre we probably wouldn't have seen.
The tour guide was amazing, she knew a lot about the history in the area. It was extremely educational about Marseille’s history. It was a lot of fun and I would recommend. The two hour tour was the perfect length for the area.
Small group tour, guide Aundrea was very knowledgeable and informative. She made this tour worth taking. Highly recommended as long as you don't mind a few hills.
We walked for about 2 hours, into the beautiful Panne area. Our guide was friendly and very personable. Points of interest were great. We ended our walk at the fortress just in front of the excellent Museo Cosquer.
Danielle was a fantastic guide and we enjoyed learning about Marseilles through her!
Andreea was most informative, knowledgeable and offered suggestions on places to see after the tour.
It was a great walk around Marseille. Andreea was a great partner to walk with and explore the city.
Andreea was amazing!!! Her knowledge of Marseille, its history and local favourites was beyond helpful. I highly recommend a tour with this beautiful person! 🌈✨
We really enjoyed this tour! Andeera was very knowledgeable about the city and showed us both the history and local gems. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who has limited time in Marseille.
Amazing walking tour with the wonderful Andrea. Met her ontime at meeting point and for the next two hours she navigated around some of Marseilles key places to visit. A nice pace with regular stops. We really enjoyed our tour, Andreea is engaging, knowledgable and provided some great tips for dinner and drinks, calling ahead to see if we needed to book. Highly recommend.
It is a short walk from where the bus stops to the square to meet your guide. It took us a little while to connect as there were 2 from the same company. Our guide was great! Gave us lots of information and walked us around all of the best spots with lots of information about the history. She was easy to understand and we enjoyed our day with her.
It was amazing! Saw all the main sites that Marseille has and had an awesome tour guide, Andreaa. 10/10 highly recommend if you are visiting this city!
Andrea was a delight. We walked around parts of Marseille that we would not have known to explore. We went at a gentle pace. I had further questions about some things and Andrea was able to expand on a site we visited.
Danielle was the perfect tour guide with her kind and knowledgeable presence! We enjoyed every minute and learned so much about the beautiful city of Mersaille.
Daniele was a terrific tour guide- very supportive and helpful, from the beginning. We enjoyed walking with her, hearing her insights about Marseille, and seeing some of the city's historic buildings & spaces. A 5-star tour all around. Thank you, Daniele!
I had an amazing walking tour in Marseille yesterday with Danielle. She is such a lovely and well-prepared guide! I really loved how she organized the entire experience. She kept a great, chill vibe throughout the day but was absolutely on point at every single destination. I had a lot of fun, learned so much about the history of the city, and heard some really cool fun facts. Highly recommended!
Danielle, my tour guide, was so kind and knowledgeable! I was the only person on the tour as well. I had to pay extra (only one extra person) since I was the only one but it was worth it! She took me to the off beaten path of stops and we stopped to get some black vanilla icecream. It was really good. I enjoyed our conversation and the stops. I hope the tour gets more visitors in the future since it was great!
We were treated to an amazing walking experience with Danielle. She guided us around streets we would never have found by ourselves. Her knowledge of the city’s culture and history was really appreciated.
Fabulous overview of the history of Marseille. Loved walking through the Panier. Fabien was fantastique. Highly recommend.
Very good, if you wann to knew anything about Marseille be sure you get good answer. You will learn most interesting places.
We had a wonderful time on our tour with Anthony! He did a fantastic job of introducing us to Marseille and sharing his knowledge of the history and what life is like present day. We appreciated all his recommendations and walking us around an area full of restaurants showing us his favorite places to eat. We highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will be fortunate to have Anthony as your guide.
A truly fabulous tour with a charming guide. Anthony welcomed us to Marseille and generously shared both his historical knowledge and local experiences. A perfect blend! He also protected us in high winds and made us feel very safe. He is also an expert photographer and took some photos that I will treasure forever!
Our walking tour in Marseille was absolutely incredible, and it was all thanks to our guide, Anthony! He took us beyond the typical tourist spots and showed us so many hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. His knowledge, energy, and passion for the city made the whole experience unforgettable. Five stars all the way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! I only wish we could have Anthony as our guide in every country we visit!
Since it was just my daughter and I, Anon was able to tailor our tour to my needs. He avoided most of the steps as I requested. He was extremely knowledgeable about Marseille and very friendly.
Our walking tour with Fabien was excellent! Fabien was full of information, stories and kept everyone engaged during the tour Marseille has a lot of history and Fabien brought this to life! Would highly recommend this tour of Marseille PS if you are on a cruise, we had to get a taxi from where the ships dock to the old port area and back again
Fabian was the most enthusiastic ( in a great way ) tour guide . Very knowledgeable and good company. Would like to pass on our thanks. Would certainly highly recommend others join his tour.👏👍
Great knowledgeable guide named Fabian. Excellent city tour and lots of history. Fabian has so much passion for this city and made our trip a lot of fun
Very knowledgeable and interesting. A good history lesson. Our guide was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed it.
Fabian great guide, informative and funny. Get to know the history of the city from the beginning Definitely worth the walk!
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