Walking City Tour in Le Panier District

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Historical introduction of Marseille , The oldest city in France , founded in 600 BC by Greeks coming from Phocea. Presentation of the lanscape and monuments around you and description of the beautiful City Hall from the 17 th century .

   20 min

2. You will learn how this majestic building from the 18th century which was the main Hospital in Marseille has become a 5 Stars Hôtel.

   15 min

3. Discover the incredible destiny of the oldest House in Marseille ( 16 th )which escaped the dynamiting of the district in January 1943 .

   15 min

4. Stop in front of the beautiful facade of the former Courthouse from the XVIII century , built with the beautiful pink stone of La Couronne quarry .

   10 min

5. Another historical landmark of Marseille : La Maison Diamantée from the end of 16 th century with its stunning façade with diamond-Shaped stones .

   10 min

6. The famous street that leads you to the Panier district with its picturesque stairs and beautiful perspective on the bell tower .

   10 min

7. Imagine yourself in a quiet and peaceful square , far away from the hustle and bustle of the city , that used to be covered with wind mills .

   15 min

8. The Old Charity , Pierre Puget's masterpiece will surprised you with its beauty and its incredible destiny from hospice to a cultural center housing many museums.

   15 min

9. The Cathedral of the Major is the last cathedral built in the 19 th in France .It will surprise you by its size , its Romano Byzantine style and its location in front of the Mediterranean sea.

   15 min

10. The last stop of our tour will take us to the oldest square of Marseille : The Place de Lenche, the former Greek agora .It is now a lively square with its restaurants and cafés and its beautiful vieuw on the Vieux Port.

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Marseille

• Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 490 experiences we list in Marseille.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 230 of 490.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Marseille

Marseille, France's oldest city, is a Mediterranean port of old forts, hilltop basilicas and limestone coves, and the home of bouillabaisse.

Greek sailors founded Marseille around 600 BC, making it the oldest city in France. The Vieux-Port is its centre, a long harbour ringed by cafés and the morning fish stalls, guarded by two forts at its mouth. On a hill above, the basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde carries a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary and shows the harbour and the islands from its terrace.

Top-ranked sights in Marseille: Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica (La Bonne Mère), Old Port of Marseille (Vieux Port), Vallon des Auffes.

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