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

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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.

Across the harbour, the MuCEM museum is wrapped in a lattice of concrete and linked by a footbridge to Fort Saint-Jean, with the old Le Panier quarter behind. Boats run to the Château d'If, the island prison in The Count of Monte Cristo, and to the Frioul islands. The Calanques, steep white limestone inlets with turquoise water, run east towards Cassis, and Aix-en-Provence lies half an hour to the north.

Bouillabaisse, a fish stew served with rouille and toasted bread, is the city's best-known dish, alongside panisse, fried chickpea sticks, and navettes, boat-shaped biscuits sold at an old bakery. Pastis, the aniseed drink, was created here. The mistral, a strong dry wind from the north-west, can blow for days.

  • 3 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
  • 4.6 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Marseille

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  1. Number 1

    Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica (La Bonne Mère)

    4.63k reviewsfrom $6
  2. Number 2

    Old Port of Marseille (Vieux Port)

    4.73k reviewsfrom $6
  3. Number 3

    Vallon des Auffes

    4.72k reviewsfrom $6
  4. Number 4

    La Corniche

    4.81k reviewsfrom $6
  5. Number 5

    Palais du Pharo

    4.81k reviewsfrom $7
  6. Number 6

    Marseille Cathedral (Cathédrale La Major)

    4.81k reviewsfrom $3
  7. Number 7

    Calanques National Park (Parc National des Calanques)

    4.71k reviewsfrom $40
  8. Number 8

    Cap Canaille

    4.8858 reviewsfrom $90
  9. Number 9

    Palais Longchamp

    4.4662 reviewsfrom $6
  10. Number 10

    Fort Saint-Jean

    4.7638 reviewsfrom $3

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Day trips from Marseille

114

Cruises and boat trips in Marseille

5

Guided tours in Marseille

183

Walking and bike tours in Marseille

44

Food and drink experiences in Marseille

46

Outdoor and adventure activities in Marseille

18

Family days and theme parks in Marseille

14

Shore excursions from Marseille

57

Signature experiences in Marseille

Go beyond Marseille

  1. Cassis · 17 km

    Port de Cassis

    6 hr, 30 min5.0308 reviewsfrom $97
  2. Cassis · 17 km

    Calanque de Port-Miou

    6 hr, 30 min4.862 reviewsfrom $66
  3. Aix-en-Provence · 27 km

    Cours Mirabeau

    4 hr4.71k reviewsfrom $1
  4. Aix-en-Provence · 27 km

    Lake of Sainte-Croix (Lac de Sainte-Croix)

    9 hr4.41k reviewsfrom $126
  5. Saint-Rémy-de-Provence · 70 km

    Archaeological Site of Glanum

    7–8 hr5.02 reviewsfrom $629
  6. Avignon · 85 km

    Roussillon

    8 hr4.84k reviewsfrom $1
  7. Avignon · 85 km

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    8 hr4.83k reviewsfrom $7
  8. Aigues-Mortes · 100 km

    Salin Aigues-Mortes

    1–4 hr4.210 reviewsfrom $126
  9. Nîmes · 101 km

    Arena of Nimes (Arenes de Nimes)

    3–6 hr4.5404 reviewsfrom $6
  10. Nîmes · 101 km

    Maison Carrée

    2 hr, 30 min4.5374 reviewsfrom $6
  11. St-Tropez · 103 km

    St-Tropez Citadel (Citadelle de Saint-Tropez)

    4 hr4.4306 reviewsfrom $7
  12. St-Tropez · 103 km

    Annonciade Museum (Musée de l'Annonciade)

    2 hr4.2234 reviewsfrom $7

Questions about Marseille

What is there to do in Marseille?
We list 490 experiences in Marseille. The largest groups are day trips (128), city tours (83).
What are the top attractions in Marseille?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Marseille are Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica (La Bonne Mère), Old Port of Marseille (Vieux Port), Vallon des Auffes, La Corniche.
What is the most popular experience in Marseille?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 654 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Marseille take?
The typical experience in Marseille lasts about 4.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 7.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Marseille?
The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 490 experiences we hold for Marseille. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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