THE ONLY OPEN-AIR TOUR IN MARSEILLE

MARSEILLE SIGHTSEEING TOUR ON A HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS

TOURISTIC VISIT OF MARSEILLE • HOP-ON HOP-OFF

2 LINES • 25 STOPS

THE CITY'S EMBLEMS

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Discover the ancestral monuments
of Marseille that make the emblems of the city

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WANDER BY THE SEA

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of the city and wander by the sea

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YOU WANT TO VISIT MARSEILLE DIFFERENTLY ?

Marseille by open sky

Would you like to be able to travel with a privileged view of the most important places in Marseille?
Look no further and get on our open-air buses offering an audio-guided city tour.

You will be able to enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view from the open air to discover the essential places and monuments of Marseille but also the less known treasures.
Thanks to the quality audio guide available in 8 languages, you will not miss any of the city’s treasures.

Who has never dreamt of visiting Marseille while moving around ?
Don’t miss out on any of the city’s extraordinary splendour with our 1-day and 2-day passes.

Marseille offers exceptional sunshine, enjoy getting on board of our double-decker buses:
discover, enjoy, let yourself be guided.

TOURS AND VISIT PLAN

Our 2 touristic tours of Marseille

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With two itineraries covering the city’s main sites (Vieux-Port, Notre-Dame de La Garde, Stade Vélodrome, La Cité Radieuse, La Corniche, Vallon des Auffes, etc.), you can go up and down at any time during your trip.

VIEUX-PORT / HÔTEL DE VILLE

With two itineraries covering the city’s main sites (Le Vieux-Port, Notre-Dame de La Garde, Stade Vélodrome, La Cité Radieuse, La Corniche, Vallon des Auffes, etc.), you can go up and down at any time during your trip.

Bus Stop

76 Quai du Port
13002 Marseille

PRÉFECTURE

The Hôtel de la Préfecture has been registered as a historic monument since 1979. You will not be able to miss this monumental building, 90 metres long and 80 metres deep, which is located in the extension of the famous rue Saint-Ferréol.

Bus Stop

43 Boulevard Paul Peytral
13006 Marseille

LA CRIÉE

Now the National Theatre of Marseille, “La Criée“ was once the place where fish was sold in the Old Port of Marseille. Around, you can enjoy the bars/pubs that animate the Port during the day and in the evening.

Bus Stop

15 Quai de Rive-Neuve
13001 Marseille

PRADO /
STADE VÉLODROME

Visiting Marseille without going through the Velodrome stadium would be a shame, especially for football fans. It is indeed the essential place to attend OM matches. The atmosphere in this mythical stadium is incredible and unique! It is one of the must-see attractions in Marseille!

Bus Stop

82 Boulevard Michelet
13008 Marseille

PHARO /
FORT SAINT-NICOLAS

Intended to become Napoleon III’s residence in Marseille in the 19th century, the Pharo’s palace now belongs to the city and is a venue for congresses and various events. Exceptional panorama with a view of the entrance to the Old Port.

Bus Stop

32 Boulevard Charles Livon
13007 Marseille

CITÉ RADIEUSE / CORBUSIER

The « Cité radieuse » of Marseille, or more prosaically “la Maison du fada“ is a post-war residence built by Le Corbusier in the 8th arrondissement. It is an integral part of Marseille’s history.

Bus Stop

280 Boulevard Michelet
13008 Marseille

PLAGE DES CATALANS

The Catalans district has a well-known white sandy beach that is located in the immediate vicinity of downtown Marseille. Its name, which dates back to the 17th century, is due to the arrival of a group of Catalan fishermen.

Bus Stop

8 Rue des Catalans
13007 Marseille

LES PLAGES DU PRADO / ESCALE BORÉLY

Very well known and appreciated, the beaches of Prado are the most popular in Marseille, day and evening. It must be said that they have all the possible amenities: refreshments and churro huts, shops, bars and restaurants, showers and toilets and multisports playgrounds. And even large, well-kept lawns for those who don’t like grains of sand.

Bus Stop

65 Avenue de Bonneveine
13008 Marseille

VALLON DES AUFFES

A small traditional fishing port in the Endoume district, the Vallon des Auffes is one of Marseille’s most popular fishing spots. With its fishermen’s huts and small fishing boats, this port also hides some gastronomic treasures where you can taste the famous Bouillabaisse de Marseille.

Bus Stop

169 Corniche John Fitzgerald Kennedy
13007 Marseille

VALLON DE L’ORIOL / CORNICHE

The Corniche Kennedy, has the longest promenade in the world measuring almost 3km along the sea from the Catalans to the beaches of Prado. It was named in 1963 in honour of US President John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy who was assassinated that same year. You can contemplate a wonderful landscape on the Mediterranean and its islands.

Bus Stop

297 Chemin du Vallon de l’Oriol
13007 Marseille

PARC VALMER

Valmer Park is as lush as the villa it adjoins. Perched at the top of the Corniche, it dominates the harbour and the various islands of Marseille such as, among others, the Château d’If and Frioul. The villa, which can easily be compared to a small castle because of its proportions and architecture, was built in 1865 at the request of a rich oil manufacturer and merchant from Salons.

Bus Stop

271 Corniche John Fitzgerald Kennedy
13007 Marseille

BASILIQUE NOTRE-DAME DE LA GARDE

Notre-Dame de la Garde, emblematic figure of the city, is also nicknamed “The Good Mother“ by its inhabitants because it is said to look after sailors, fishermen and all the people of Marseilles. From the top of the hill, you can admire a breathtaking panorama that offers a 360-degree view of the entire city and the sea that surrounds it.

Bus Stop

15 Place du Colonel Édon
13006 Marseille

ABBEY OF SAINT-VICTOR

Founded in the 5th century, the Abbey of Saint-Victor is one of the oldest and most emblematic of the city. Registered in the register of historical monuments in 1840, you can visit this treasure and its magnificent crypts…

Bus Stop

122 Boulevard de la Corderie
13007 Marseille

PLACE AUX HUILES /
COURS ESTIENNE D’ORVES

Famous tourist pedestrian square of Marseille in the heart of the Arcenaux district and a stone’s throw from the Old Port of Marseille, this square bears the name of the French naval officer, hero of the Second World War, Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves. An inevitable place for shopping enthusiasts, there are also many bars, restaurants and café terraces to enjoy the Marseille sun.

Bus Stop

11 Quai de Rive-Neuve
13001 Marseille

VIEUX-PORT / CANEBIÈRE

An essential address of the city, La Canebière is the famous avenue that links the Old Port to the Reformed Church for 1km. On both sides of the Canebière, all kinds of shops are available, ideal for shopping or having a coffee.

Bus Stop

25 Quai des Belges
13001 Marseille

CAPITAINERIE

In a fishing or commercial port, the “Capitainerie“ is the official residence of the port officers. At this stop, you can enjoy a view of the entire Old Port and lunch in one of the restaurants offering a cuisine between land and sea in a modern setting.

Bus Stop

Angle Avenue Saint-Jean /
Quai du Port

LA MAJOR / LE PANIER

The Major district, of the same name as the famous cathedral adorning the central square, is one of the symbols of Marseille. Built between 1852 and 1893, it was the first building in Marseille that sailors saw when they arrived. At its feet, the recently renovated vaults have now become the headquarters of the trendy people of Marseille thanks to its trendy bars and restaurants.

Bus Stop

Angle Avenue Robert Schuman /
Rue Antoine Becker

JOLIETTE / LES DOCKS /
LES TERRASSES DU PORT

La Joliette is a district of the 2nd arrondissement of Marseille located north of the Old Port and the Panier. Nowadays it has been transformed into a commercial zone, in which offices, restaurants and shops are mixed. You will find one of the largest shopping centres in Europe by the sea with more than 171 stores.

Bus Stop

6 Place de la Joliette
13002 Marseille

MUCEM / FORT SAINT-JEAN

MuCem, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, opened its doors in 2013, during which Marseille was the European Capital of Culture. Floating between the sky and the water at the entrance to the Old Port, it was built by the renowned architect Rudy Ricciotti and is now one of the main monuments to visit in Marseille. By taking the two footbridges that connect MuCem to Fort Saint-Jean, a former military fort, you can stroll through the alleys and botanical walks that this historic monument offers as well as enjoy the exceptional panoramic view of the Old Port and the sea.

Bus Stop

998 Avenue Vaudoyer
13002 Marseille

DISCOVER MARSEILLE IN A THOUSAND AND ONE WAYS!

What to see and what to do in Marseille?

Discover some ideas and good tips to organize your days of visit in our city.

Emblematic places

Admire the must-see places and discover Marseille’s cultural heritage

Beaches

See the Mediterranean and its magnificent beaches

Shopping

Enjoy yourself in one of these addresses dedicated to shopping and bring a piece of Marseille with you

Gastronomy

Discover Mediterranean cuisine and tasty dishes

Touristic activities

Discover tourist activities for young and old

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Que voir et que faire à Marseille ?

Découvrez quelques idées et bons plans pour organiser vos journées de visite dans la cité phocéenne.

Lieux emblématiques

Admirez les lieux incontournables et partez à la découverte du patrimoine culturel marseillais

Plages

Contemplez la Méditerranée et ses magnifiques plages

Shopping

Faites-vous plaisir dans l’une de ces adresses dédiées au shopping et ramenez un bout de Marseille avec vous

Gastronomie

Découvrez une cuisine méditerranéenne et des plats savoureux

Activités touristiques

Découvrez des activités touristiques pour les petits et les grands

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US

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I loved the tour. It was expertly narrated, very informative. We had a very good time and enjoyed ourselves quite a bit. I would recommend this to others.

CEILIDH CALDWELL

I really recommend to buy the 2 lines plus the MUCEM entrance it worth every euro. I enjoyed the quality of the buses and the places and locations where it takes and the story that explains the history of Marseille. Great job.

ALEJANDRO VIRAMONTES

Marseille Hop on Hop off completely did an amazing job providing a quality bus tour to the major points of interest. Bus was clean and audio was excellent. Service Agents were courteous and very helpful.

SEANSOMA

Really enjoyed ourselves, my husband really enjoyed the music on the audio and kept singing it all day, seen some lovely sites despite the grey rain clouds. The beautiful Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde was a definite highlight. Buses were always on time and staff are so friendly and helpful. Thank you!

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