Marseille: Le Panier, Birthplace of the Phocean City
Overview
Starting from the iconic Old Port, step into a captivating tour of Marseille's history and local culture! Embark on a 2 hour walking tour into the streets of the Panier district. Discover the history of the oldest disctric of Marseille (and France !) from its Phocean Foundation, to its modern very singular cultural and social life !
What's Included
- The guide for the walking visit
- Snacks
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
13001 Marseille
France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Le Vieux Port
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Le Panier
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommanded for persons with limitated mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-390383P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- The guide for the walking visit.
- Snacks.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marseille: Le Panier, Birthplace of the Phocean City is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommanded for persons with limitated mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Marseille: Le Panier, Birthplace of the Phocean City will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- The guide for the walking visit
- Snacks
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommanded for persons with limitated mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
