Marseille in 3 Days: Vibrant Culture & Cuisin

Day 1

Dive into Marseille's Heart

Start your journey by exploring Marseille's vibrant city center, old port, and taste the local cuisine. Let’s begin with breakfast at Cup of Tea.

Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

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In this half-day small group tour, explore the city of Marseille: its old port and the historical center. Observe the Palais Longchamp (Water Castle), which was inaugurated in 1869 to bring water from the Durance river to Marseille. Climb up to the iconic basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde (usually called la Bonne Mère) that was built in Roman-Byzantine style in 1864 to replace the old chapel with the same name. There observe the fabulous view over Marseille. Finally, go to the charming Cape Croisette, before returning back to your port of cruise terminal of Marseille.

$84.08 per person

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Old Port of Marseille

Outdoors

Fort Saint-Jean

Art & Culture

This restored, centuries-old fortress features a museum & walking trail, plus city & harbor views.

Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean

Art & Culture

Landmark sea-facing venue opened in 2013, with exhibitions on Mediterranean history & civilizations.

La Caravelle

Food & Drink

Old-school bistro with views of the Old Port serving casual small plates & late-night drinks.

Discover Le Panier

Marseille's oldest district, a short walk from La Caravelle, with its charming alleys and vibrant street art.

Le Panier

Outdoors

La Vieille Charité

Art & Culture

Cultural hub in a domed, 17th-century beggars' home, with a cinema plus archaeology & art museums.

Dinner time

End your day with pizza at Chez Etienne, a 5-minute walk away, a local favourite pizzeria.

Chez Etienne

Food & Drink

Straightforward restaurant with an old-school atmosphere serving classic Italian dishes.

Day 2

Nature and Views

Experience the stunning natural beauty of Marseille with visits to national parks and panoramic views.

Palais Longchamp

Art & Culture

Monument from the mid-1800s with a waterfall & reservoir built to bring water to the city.

Parc Borély

Outdoors

Château estate, now a public park with 18th-century formal gardens & fountains, plus lakeside cafe.

Lunch at Emilio

Enjoy lunch at Emilio, a 10-minute walk away, serving great Italian food

Emilio

Food & Drink

Parc national des Calanques

Outdoors

National park formed in 2012 ranging over a mountainous coastline & an adjacent marine area.

Electric Bike Tour to the Calanques from Marseille

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Spend a day riding along the breathtaking Mediterranean coast on this electric bike tour from Marseille. Pedal with ease to the city’s southern outskirts and down to the region’s famous ‘calanques,’ dubbed the ‘fjords of the French Riviera.’ Pause at picturesque seaside villages to swim, have lunch. Visit Vallon des Auffes, Les Goudes, Callelongue Cove and more, and end back in Marseille to visit Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, overlooking the colorful Old Port.

$87.39 per person

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Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

Religious

Grand basilica at the city's highest point, crowned by golden statue of the Virgin Mary by Lequesne.

End your day with a meal at L'Epuisette, a 20-minute walk away, offering seafood dishes with a view.

L'Épuisette

Food & Drink

Elegant waterside restaurant featuring seafood-focused fixed-price menus & an extensive wine list.

Day 3

Modern Marseille and Shopping

Spend your last day exploring modern districts, shopping, and tasting more local cuisine.

Unité d'Habitation

Art & Culture

Colored balconies line this Le Corbusier–designed modernist housing block, with restaurant & shops.

Orange Vélodrome

Fun & Games

Olympique de Marseille's redeveloped stadium with a distinctive undulating roof.

Have lunch at Le Ventre de l'Architecte, located in Cité Radieuse, offering a modern take on Mediterranean dishes.

Le Ventre de l'Architecte

Food & Drink

Les Docks Village

Shopping

An eclectic mix of boutiques & restaurants housed in a historic venue with an airy atrium.

Les Terrasses du Port

Shopping

End your trip with a dinner at La Terrasses du Port

Les Terrasses du Port - Arcachon

Food & Drink

Tapas, cocktails & seasonal seafood platters on a rooftop terrace with bay vistas & resident DJs.

Marseille in 3 Days: Vibrant Culture & Cuisin

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 1

Dive into Marseille's Heart

Discover Le Panier

Dinner time

Day 2

Nature and Views

Lunch at Emilio

Day 3

Modern Marseille and Shopping

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