From the Old Port to the Mucem : between sea and culture
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Take a stroll through Marseille’s Old Port and discover its must-see sights.

From Foster’s Ombrière to the sunny terraces of Fort Saint-Jean, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views !

  • Explore the Old Port, the site of the city's founding
  • Discover the modern city with the Mucem and the Villa Méditerranée (Cosquer)
  • Enjoy a scenic flat walk to Fort St. Jean
  • Bilingual (French/English) tours are available during school holidays.
  • There is an option to extend the tour to include the Mucem or the Cosquer Cave
Included

Visit included in the 72h Pass

Not included

Entrance fees to sites and museums not included

Duration120 Minutes
ParticipantsA maximum of 20 people can take part
LanguagesFrench
Important information

Booking is mandatory (limited places are available)

With this tour, you can enjoy a preferential entry rate to the Regards de Provence museum: €6 instead of €8.50.

Pets are forbidden (except assistant dog)

Buggies and trolleys not authorised

Venue

Meeting point : under "Ombrière N. Foster" in front of the metro exit
Meeting point : under "Ombrière N. Foster" in front of the metro exit
L'Ombrière de Norman Foster, Quai de la Fraternité, 13001 Marseille, France
Parking Général de Gaulle, Cours d'Estienne d'Orves and Centre bourse
Metro 1 stop "Vieux-Port", Metro 2 Stop "Noailles" Tram 2 and 3 stop "Belsunce", Bus n°31, 32, 60, 70, 83, 89, 97

Offered by

Office de Tourisme des Loisirs et des Congrès de Marseille
13001 - Marseille
Location

Further information

Take a stroll along the Old Port to experience a blend of sea, history and modernity. From the Ombrière, a contemporary landmark designed by Norman Foster, take in the highlights of the heart of Marseille.

Your guide will reveal the history behind the postcard, from the city's ancient roots to its most spectacular architectural transformations — and sometimes surprising ones.

The tour ends on a high note at the Fort Saint-Jean's Place d'Armes, at the heart of the Mucem, close to the Villa Méditerranée and the fascinating world of the Cosquer Cave, in a district that has become one of the city's cultural symbols.

If you wish, you can extend the experience by visiting one of the neighbouring museums :

- the Mucem, a national museum dedicated to Mediterranean civilisations

- the Musée Regards de Provence, which celebrates the artists and landscapes of the region (at a preferential rate).

- Cosquer Méditerranée, which offers a spectacular immersion in the prehistoric underwater grotto.

 

These guided tours are intended for individual clients (booking possible for a maximum of 9 people). For GROUPS of 10 or more people, reservations are MANDATORY and must be made with our Groups Service : groupes@marseille-tourisme.com

33 Reviews
Guide top très intéressante et passionnée de sa ville .Merci à elle
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Je recommanderai vivement cette visite guidée du Vieux-Port au Mucem.
by Jean-Claude Debétaz on 09/05/2026
L'un de mes moments forts à Marseille
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La guide avait un enthusiasme pour Marseille qui était vraiment contagieux.

Elle a aiguisé le regard des visiteurs sur toutes les finesses de l'architecture de Marseille autour du Vieux Port. Le parcours qu'elle a choisi a été aussi très bon.

Et par des questions gentilles elle a su susciter la participation des visiteurs - alors personne n'a perdu le fil pendant ces 2 heures de visite avec plein d'informations.

Merci beaucoup!
by Robert Preuss on 06/12/2026

Bonjour, Un grand merci pour ce magnifique témoignage ! Au plaisir de vous accompagner à nouveau pour d'autres belles explorations marseillaises ! Cordialement, L'équipe de l'Office de Tourisme, des Loisirs et des Congrès de Marseille

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Excellente expérience.
by FREDERIC BOQUET on 04/03/2026

Merci Frederic pour ce commentaire quant à la visite Rive Sud Vieux Port ! L'équipe de l'Office de tourisme, des loisirs et des congrès de Marseille

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