Day Trips & Excursions in Marseille

Exciting tours in Marseille

French Marseille attracts many tourists from every corner of the world each and every year. And it is not surprising - lively and bright, filled with an authentic atmosphere, Marseille does not leave anyone indifferent. This beautiful port city is the second largest one in France in population, and, founded in 600 B.C.E., it is the oldest French city and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Due to its centuries-old history, Marseille boasts many attractions.

The city has a large number of beautiful and interesting places that you can see during one of the tours with an English-speaking guide:

• The Old Port. The perfect place to explore Marseille. It is the oldest part of the city, where many ancient buildings have been remained intact.
• The Château d'If. This place was named in a novel about the adventures of the famous Count of Monte Cristo. These days the castle is one of the main attractions of Marseille.
• The Notre-Dame de la Garde. The Cathedral is situated on a high hill where a beautiful city view opens up from.
• The Palais du Pharo. It is known for being the residence of Napoleon II. Now official receptions are held and tours for tourists are arranged here.
• The Stade Vélodrome. It is home to the Olympique de Marseille football club. The structure impresses with its scale and unusual shape, which is similar to a giant bowl.

It is easier to explore large and many-faced Marseille in the company of an experienced guide, who will show you the main attractions of the city and tell you about its history and traits. You can take a look at various programs of thematic and highlight tours in Marseille in English on the Excurzilla web portal.

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