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Marseille Express: free self-guided audio tour of Marseille
Marseille Express is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Marseille, France: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Distance | about 1.0 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Old Port |
| Finish | La Major Cathedral |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
Old Port and Le Panier
The stops, in order
- 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. Every morning, the traditional fish market comes alive, offering a spectacle rich in colors and local accents.
- 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. As you climb its staircases, you will discover shaded squares like Place des Pistoles, artists' studios, and numerous street art murals that dialogue with history.
- 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. It is one of the largest cathedrals built in France since the Middle Ages, designed to reflect Marseille's port power during the Imperial era.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Marseille, then Marseille Express.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Old Port and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Marseille Express tour in Marseille free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Marseille in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Marseille Express tour take?
- About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Marseille Express tour start and finish?
- It starts at Old Port and finishes at La Major Cathedral.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.