United States(Prices In USD)Marseille Le Grand Tour
See the Seaside: Take Le Grand Tour of Marseilles
Nestled right on the Mediterranean Sea and an inspiration for artists like Van Gogh, Marseille has built a rich, atmosphere enhanced by the fresh sea air, ancient architectural foundations, incredible art and amazing food.
With its history so linked to the sea, it’s no surprise that the hub of Marseille’s action is at the Vieux Port, or Old Town – the perfect starting point for your hop-on/hop-off tour. Check out La Criée, Marseille's most famous theater. On the quai des Belges, take in the famous fish market. Enjoy a beach walk along La Corniche and stop for a croissant at Le Four des Navettes, the city’s oldest bakery.
There are a total of 16 stops on Le Grand Tour, and you can either stay on board for a 90-minute overview of Marseilles (especially nice from the open top deck on a warm day), or get off at will.
Here’s what’s included:
- A choice of 24 or 48 hours consecutive pass.
- 16 stops throughout Marseille.
- Summer departures every 60-90 minutes.
- Winter departures every 120-150 minutes.
- On-board commentaries available in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German. Individual handsets provided.
Conditions:
- Children under 4 are free
- Exchange the Rail Europe voucher for your Marseille Le Grand Tour.
- Hours of Operation:
- Summer hours are 10:00am - 5:30pm.
- Winter offers 4 tours daily at: 10:15am, 12:00pm, 2:15pm & 4:00pm.
- Tour Operates:
- Summer: April - October.
- Winter: November - March.
- Tour is not available on December 25 and January 3 – 23.
- Voucher must be exchanged by December 31, 2013.
- Vucher must be exchanged within 6 months of purchase.
- Prices are subject to change.
- Vieux Port / Quai du Port – City Hall, Maison Diamantee, Bergemon Square, Painier district, La Vieille Charite
- Metro-Vieux Port – fish market, Opera, Criee Theatre & departure point to If Castle by boat
- Fort Saint-Nicholas – Pharo Palace & Gardens
- Valion des Auffes – a small fishing port with colorful boats
- Oriol-Corniche – beach along the La Corniche. La Corniche is a waterfront road between the old port and Bay of Marseille
- Notre-Dame de la Garde – Notre Dame Basilica
- Corse-Aurelle – Saint Victor Abbey (from the 5th century) Le Four des Navettes (city’s oldest bakery)
- Les Catalans – public beach in the city center
- Fausse Monnaie – seaside waking path
- Corniche Talabot – Sailing Center & location Prado Beach
- Parc Borely – statue of Michelangelo’s David, Borely Palace & Park
- Velodrome Stadium– OM Football Club home & Chanot Exposition Park
- Prado-Castellane – Marseille Business District
- Place de la Prefecture – Shopping District & Cantini Museum
- Place aux Hulles – Restaurant & Café shops.
- Fort Saint-Jean / Mucem – La Major cathedral, Museum of Mediterranean Art, Saint Laurent Church