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Free audio walking tours of Marseille
Itinerarly has 3 self-guided audio tours of Marseille, France, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Marseille Express
Old Port and Le Panier
- Old PortWelcome to the Old Port, the true lung and historical heart of Marseille since its foundation by the Greeks 2,600 years ago. As you walk along these quays, you are following in the footsteps of the Phocaeans who landed here in 600 BC.
- Le PanierYou are entering Le Panier, the city's oldest and arguably most picturesque neighborhood. This labyrinth of narrow, steep alleyways and colorful houses is the birthplace of the ancient Greek city.
- La Major CathedralBefore you stands the Major Cathedral, a monumental and spectacular 19th-century masterpiece. Unique in its kind, it illustrates the Romanesque-Byzantine style with its imposing domes and alternating green and white stones.
Marseille Classics
MuCEM, Longchamp and Corniche
- Old PortWelcome to the Old Port, the true lung and historical heart of Marseille since its foundation by the Greeks 2,600 years ago. As you walk along these quays, you are following in the footsteps of the Phocaeans who landed here in 600 BC.
- MuCEMThe MuCEM, or Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, has become, in just a few years, the architectural emblem of contemporary Marseille. Designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti, this concrete cube surrounded by a black lace-like mesh seems to float above the water.
- Fort Saint-JeanFort Saint-Jean is a historical sentinel that has guarded the entrance to the Old Port since the 12th century. A former commandery of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem, it was fortified by Louis XIV, who wished to monitor both the sea and Marseille's impetuous inhabitants.
- Palais LongchampThe Palais Longchamp is an architectural marvel built in 1869 to celebrate a vital event for Marseille: the arrival of water from the Durance river. This monumental water tower, adorned with a spectacular fountain and waterfalls, is a hymn to abundance and life.
- Corniche KennedyThe Corniche Kennedy is one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the Mediterranean, winding for five kilometers above the sea. Named in tribute to the American President in 1963, it offers stunning viewpoints of the Frioul islands and the famous Château d'If.
Complete Marseille
Panoramic Marseille with Notre-Dame
- Old PortWelcome to the Old Port, the true lung and historical heart of Marseille since its foundation by the Greeks 2,600 years ago. As you walk along these quays, you are following in the footsteps of the Phocaeans who landed here in 600 BC.
- Notre-Dame de la GardeOverlooking Marseille from an altitude of 154 meters, the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica is the city's protective figure, affectionately called 'La Bonne Mère' (the Good Mother) by locals. Built in the mid-19th century in a Romanesque-Byzantine style, it is topped by a nearly 12-meter-high gold-leafed statue of the…
- MuCEMThe MuCEM, or Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, has become, in just a few years, the architectural emblem of contemporary Marseille. Designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti, this concrete cube surrounded by a black lace-like mesh seems to float above the water.
- La Major CathedralBefore you stands the Major Cathedral, a monumental and spectacular 19th-century masterpiece. Unique in its kind, it illustrates the Romanesque-Byzantine style with its imposing domes and alternating green and white stones.
- Château d'If viewOff the coast of Marseille stands the Château d'If, an austere fortress built by Francis I in 1524 to protect port access. Its isolated location soon made it a feared state prison from which no one was supposed to escape.
- Corniche KennedyThe Corniche Kennedy is one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the Mediterranean, winding for five kilometers above the sea. Named in tribute to the American President in 1963, it offers stunning viewpoints of the Frioul islands and the famous Château d'If.
- Le PanierYou are entering Le Panier, the city's oldest and arguably most picturesque neighborhood. This labyrinth of narrow, steep alleyways and colorful houses is the birthplace of the ancient Greek city.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of Marseille?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Marseille: Marseille Express (3 stops, about 1 h); Marseille Classics (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete Marseille (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the Marseille audio tours visit?
- Stops include Old Port, Le Panier, La Major Cathedral, MuCEM, Fort Saint-Jean, Palais Longchamp, Corniche Kennedy, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Château d'If view.
- How long does a walking tour of Marseille take?
- The Marseille tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Marseille?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.
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