VALLON DES AUFFES

Discover Marseille's 2600-year history on a guided. See le Vieux Port, Roucas Blanc, Vallon des Auffes, and Le Palais du Pharo. Ascend Notre Dame de la Garde and explore Le Panier.

Explore Marseille with ease and at your own pace, hopping on and off at your leisure. Absorb the breathtaking views of the city and buckle up for a whirlwind of sightseeing. The route takes you through the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, perched on a hilltop overlooking the city with jaw-dropping views of the city and the sparkling Mediterranean. There's also the iconic Marseille Cathedral by the Old Port – a striking blend of Romanesque and Byzantine architectural styles. Keep your eyes peeled for bustling markets and harbors like the Vallon des Auffes, a fishing harbor with traditional boats, rainbow-colored houses, and the tastiest seafood joints you’ll ever find. Schedule First bus: 10am from Boulevard Jacques Saadé or Quai des Belges Last bus: 5pm from Boulevard Jacques Saadé or Quai des Belges Frequency: every 20 mins Popular stops: Pharo Palace, Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, Cathedral of Sainte-Marie-Majeure Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

A hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour of Marseille is a great way to get a flavor of this beautiful french city steeped in history. Tour the Vieux-Port and soak up the charm of Marseille life with its many restaurants, fishermen's stalls and daily fish market. Explore the pretty fishing port, Vallon des Auffes and stroll alongside small, brightly colored boats and numerous seashore cabins before wandering through the picturesque narrow streets. This unique, peaceful place sheltered by cliffs has inspired many poets, painters and writers. Great for the savvy traveller, this pass also includes entry to the paid for exhibitions at MuCEM, a 21st century museum which is concerned with comparing all aspects of the cultures of the Mediterranean, with Europe and the other continents that border. Please visit to view "What's On". And be sure you don't miss Chateau d'If, the castle that inspired scenes from Alexandre Dumas's novel The Count of Monte Cristo.

Enjoy a walk along the Corniche with its breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, and explore the charming Vallon des Auffes, a small traditional port nestled between the cliffs.