1, 2 & 3 Day Marseille Itineraries

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Day 1: Notre-Dame de la Garde & the Vieux-Port

Morning (09:00 - 10:30)

Notre-Dame de la Garde, Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13007 Marseille, France

Start at Marseille's highest and most-visited landmark for its mosaic-covered interior and 360-degree panorama over the city, the Vieux-Port, and the Frioul islands.

Tickets: Free entry at any time, no ticket needed; the separate on-site museum charges its own small admission (€4 full / €2 reduced) if you want to add it.

Duration: ~30 - 60 min

Midday - afternoon (11:00 - 14:00)

Vieux-Port, 13001 Marseille, France

Head down to Marseille's historic harbour to browse the fish market, watch the boats, and pick a terrace for lunch — this is also where the Château d'If boat departs, worth noting for a later day.

Tickets: Free to walk; individual boat tickets and cafes are pay-as-you-go.

Duration: ~2 - 3 h

Travel: ~20 - 25 min walk downhill, or take bus line 60 from Notre-Dame de la Garde

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Notre-Dame de la Garde 2. Vieux-Port

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Notre-Dame de la Garde needs no ticket or pass — it's free at any time of year.
• The Marseille CityPass includes a mini-train ride up to the basilica if you'd rather skip the walk.
• The Vieux-Port is where the lebateau ferry to Château d'If and the Frioul islands departs — useful to locate today for a later day trip.

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Day 2: Mucem & Palais Longchamp

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Morning (09:30 - 12:30)

Mucem, 7 Promenade Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille, France

Spend the morning at the Mucem's J4 building and Fort Saint-Jean, connected by a 135-metre footbridge, taking in both the exhibitions and the free outdoor terraces with their harbour views.

Tickets: €11 full-rate ticket covers all exhibitions at J4 and Fort Saint-Jean; confirmed included free with the Marseille CityPass. Outdoor terraces are free regardless of ticket.

Duration: ~2 - 3 h

Afternoon (14:00 - 16:00)

Palais Longchamp, 13004 Marseille, France

Cross town to the monumental fountain and gardens of Palais Longchamp, then browse the free permanent collection of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in its left wing.

Tickets: Free entry to the permanent collection and the gardens, no ticket or pass needed.

Duration: ~1 - 2 h

Travel: ~20 min by metro/tram from the Vieux-Port area

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Mucem 2. Palais Longchamp

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Mucem is confirmed included free with the Marseille CityPass — present it instead of buying a ticket.
• Palais Longchamp's Musée des Beaux-Arts is free either way, so there's nothing to redeem with any pass here.
• The Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle shares the same building's right wing, if you'd like to add a second museum on the same stop.

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Day 3: Château d'If Island Day Trip

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Morning (09:00 - 12:00)

Château d'If, Marseille, France

Take the boat from the Vieux-Port out to the island fortress that inspired The Count of Monte Cristo, and explore its ramparts, courtyard, and former cells.

Tickets: €7 monument ticket (free under 26) plus a separate €17.70 round-trip boat ticket (€26 for both If and Frioul); confirmed included free (monument, weather permitting) plus 1 crossing with the Marseille CityPass. Advance booking recommended for both, especially in season.

Duration: ~2 - 3 h including the boat crossing

Travel: ~20 min each way by lebateau ferry from the Vieux-Port

Afternoon (14:30 - 16:00)

CEPAC Vélodrome, 3 Boulevard Michelet, 13008 Marseille, France

Back on the mainland, head across town for a self-guided walk through OM's home stadium, including pitch-side views and the players' tunnel.

Tickets: €21 standard online rate for the self-guided tour; discounted to €18 with the Marseille CityPass. Check the stadium's own schedule first, as tours aren't available around home fixtures.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Travel: ~25 - 30 min by metro/tram from the Vieux-Port

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Château d'If 2. CEPAC Vélodrome

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Buy both the Château d'If monument ticket and the boat crossing in advance online if you're not using the CityPass — they're sold separately.
• The Marseille CityPass bundles the monument entry and one island crossing together, alongside unlimited RTM transport for getting to the Vélodrome afterward.
• Crossings can be suspended in poor weather — check conditions before planning a tight schedule around this day.

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1, 2 & 3 Day Marseille Itineraries

Day 1: Notre-Dame de la Garde & the Vieux-Port

Notre-Dame de la Garde, Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13007 Marseille, France

Vieux-Port, 13001 Marseille, France

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Day 2: Mucem & Palais Longchamp

Mucem, 7 Promenade Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille, France

Palais Longchamp, 13004 Marseille, France

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Day 3: Château d'If Island Day Trip

Château d'If, Marseille, France

CEPAC Vélodrome, 3 Boulevard Michelet, 13008 Marseille, France

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