Old Marseille and Le Panier district
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Take a stroll through the narrow streets and staircases of the iconic 'Panier', Marseille's oldest district !

Through history, historical anecdotes, and the art of living, discover the heart of the city from its origins to the present day.

  • Dynamic tour combining anecdotes and history
  • Discover Marseille's arts and crafts and traditions
  • Visit with a professional guide
  • English guided tours on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in July and August, and on special dates.
Not included

Entrance fees to sites and museums not included

Not included in the City Pass

Duration2 Hours
Participants1-20 people
LanguagesEnglish, French
Requirements

A walking route requiring good physical condition.

Due to quota restrictions, all children under the age of 6 must be registered at [email protected]

Important information

2-hour outdoor walk with stairs requiring good physical condition

Prams and pets not permitted (except assistance dogs)

 

 

Venue

Meeting point in front of the main entrance to the Port Antique, rue Henri Barbusse (13002)
RDV devant l'entrée principale du Port Antique, rue Henri Barbusse (13002)
Port Antique, Rue Henri Barbusse, 13001 Marseille, France
Parking 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
(11858)
Location

Further information

It's the place to be when you visit Marseille!

This district, located behind the north bank of the Old Port right in the centre of town, is the historic heart of the city. Our guide will tell you all about its history as you wander through the maze of narrow streets and staircases that make it so charming.

After the tour, take the time to visit the museums, browse the designer boutiques and enjoy the café-restaurant terraces.

These guided tours are for individuals (up to 9 people). For GROUPS (10 people or more): booking is MANDATORY with our Groups Department: [email protected]

527 Reviews
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Visite tres instructive
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by Joelle Em on 10/31/2026
Très belle visite du Panier
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Mathias nous a fait découvrir le Panier au-travers de différents primes historiques. Nous avons vraiment adoré cette visite hyper intéressante. Nous avons par ailleurs beaucoup apprécié l'écoute et l'accessibilité de Mathias ainsi que sa passion communicative pour sa ville natale. Cette visite nous a donné envie d'en faire d'autres, n'hésitez pas!
by Jean-Thomas & Jeanne CABY-SCHMITT on 10/30/2026
Visite intéressante et équilibrée sur le trajet à pied pour découvrir et apprendre l'histoire et les secrets de ce quartier typique de Marseille.
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Visite à effectuer absolument lors d'un séjour court à Marseille.
by Guylaine Hamon on 10/25/2026

Bonjour Monsieur, Quel plaisir de vous savoir satisfait. Nous sommes heureux de lire que vous avez passé un agréable moment Rendez-vous sur Marseilleexperience.com pour voir ce qui se fait de mieux dans le sud Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau parmi nous. Bien à vous, L'équipe de l'office de tourisme

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