Top 20 Best Things to Do in Marseille
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Marseille

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  • Old Port of Marseilletop_1
    󰺂6.2
    Marseille447m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Marseille
    Highlights:
    󱓊Giant mirror pavilion reflects harbor
    󰋄Harbor with 350 leisure boats
    󱨠26% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    bobocelicabobocelica

    Such a pretty place with a lot of interesting boats! Took some great pictures 📸The only downside is that during the night a lot of creepy men hang around the area :(

  • Basilica of Notre-Dame-of-la-Garde at Marseilletop_2
    󰺂5.7
    Marseille1.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Panoramic view of Marseille port
    󰀆9.7m Virgin Mary atop hill
    4.6/5
    chaojilechaojile

    Notre-Dame de la Garde Cathedral is the symbol of Marseille. It is built on a hill 150 meters high, from where you can overlook the entire city of Marseille, the port of Marseille, and the scenery of the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Château d'Iftop_3
    󰺂5.6
    Marseille4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Explore the setting of The Count of Monte Cristo
    Explore the cells and passages from the novel
    4.4/5
    袔樂袔樂

    Don't miss the Ile d'If when you are on vacation in Marseille, France. Go to the pier and buy a ticket for the time you want to go. The signs at the pier are also quite clear. It doesn't matter if you don't speak French. Just go to the place where there are many people queuing. Price: I remember that it seemed to be more than ten euros to buy a round-trip ticket. Because a friend happened to be studying in Marseille, I went there for a few days. I got used to the life in the north of France. The south of France is simply too charming. The sun, the island, the sunset at nine o'clock... Everything is too charming... The local environment nurtures the local people, so the people in the south of France are so lovely. It was quite fun to go there by yacht. It was quite bumpy, and you could see many people playing various water sports on the sea. I didn’t expect that I would get seasick when I returned to the main island of Marseille. I vomited on the roadside after dinner with my friends. But the passers-by in Marseille were very kind... They gave me tissues and water and asked my friends if I was okay... Although I felt uncomfortable in the car, I felt the enthusiasm of the people in southern France. I recommend everyone to come to Marseille.

  • Chateau d'If
    4
    󰺂5.6
    12.49
    Marseille4.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜A must-visit scene from The Count of Monte Cristo for literature fans.
    Panoramic observation deck overlooking Mediterranean Sea views
    4.2/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Tickets were issued very quickly, and the local staff just took a picture of the QR code. The castle was very average, and there were many primary and secondary school students traveling, so the experience was relatively poor. There were Chinese instructions, which was quite convenient. The on-site queue to buy tickets was 7 euros, and those with EU residence permits under 26 were free.

  • Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
    5
    󰺂5.5
    Marseille704m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Near Old Port, Mediterranean vibes
    󱨜Panoramic Mediterranean view & castle
    󱨠32% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Mahri00Mahri00

    Mucem- The museum of European and Mediterranean Civilization in Marseille. Is a national museum. architecture of a building is just amazing, located mid doof the sea and overlooked to Old port of Marseille. the Mucem is Marseille's brand new public space. At night Mucem is transferring to the place of glittering lights. enjoy that Spectacular view with your loved ones)

  • Cathedrale de la Major
    6
    󰺂5.5
    Marseille.Vieux Port - La Canebière517m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄360° view of Marseille's port
    󱨜Byzantine & Romanesque cathedral
    󱨠29% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    前程风光qf3456792前程风光qf3456792

    The church building is worth seeing, forming a virtuous circle with the surrounding environment. It is closest to the Laogang Scenic Area. There are many introductions to the bishop's experience. If you have time, you can listen to the introduction!

  • Palais Longchamp
    7
    󰺂5.1
    Marseille2.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Marseille
    Highlights:
    󱓊Connecting two major museums
    󱨜Baroque & Eastern architectural fusion
    4.3/5
    小思文小思文

    A very famous ancient building in Cyprus. This place is also a very huge space. The palace itself has a very unique design style. You can also experience some very interesting contents in the Palais Longchamp. It is a very unique building.

  • Parc national des Calanques
    8
    󰺂4.8
    Marseille10.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Hike Cassis Fjords' stunning views
    󰋄Mediterranean coastal nature reserve
    󱨠34% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    小思文小思文

    It is a landscape extending to the sea. The tourism in the bay is also relatively rich, with a variety of ecology and vegetation. At the highest point, you can see the distant ocean view. This place is also very suitable for visiting.

  • Orange Vélodrome
    9
    󰺂4.6
    32.09
    Marseille.Chanot - Stade Velodrome3.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Marseille's iconic football landmark
    󱨜Interactive experience on game day
    4.5/5
    UdjaatUdjaat

    The magnificent and sleek Velodrome Stadium is the home stadium of Marseille Football Club. The huge white awning spreads out in a wave shape, full of dynamics. It was the venue for the 1998 World Cup and the 2016 European Cup. Get off at Rond-Point du Prado Station on the M2 Metro Line.

  • Old Charity Center
    10
    󰺂4.5
    Marseille.Vieux Port - La Canebière436m from downtown
    4.3/5
    Scarlett isScarlett is

    This old thing is here. It's pretty good. You can take a walk.

What Best Things to Do are there in Marseille?
These are all Best Things to Do in Marseille:Old Port of Marseille, Basilica of Notre-Dame-of-la-Garde at Marseille, Château d'If, Chateau d'If, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Marseille?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Marseille include:Old Port of Marseille:4.7, Basilica of Notre-Dame-of-la-Garde at Marseille:4.6, Château d'If:4.4, Chateau d'If:4.2, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations:4.5
At what locations in Marseille can Best Things to Do in Marseille be found?
The Best Things to Do in Marseille are mainly located in:Old Port of Marseille:Marseille, Basilica of Notre-Dame-of-la-Garde at Marseille:Marseille, Château d'If:Marseille, Chateau d'If:Marseille, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations:Marseille
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