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Things to do in Marseille

65 ideas for a day or a night in Marseille, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Nightlife · 14Walking tours · 13Tours & day trips · 10Outdoors · 8Markets · 7Live music · 5Arts & culture · 5Festivals & events · 2Sport · 1

Nightlife in Marseille

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R2 Le Rooftop des TerrassesLa Joliette · $$Cabaret AléatoireBelle de Mai · $$Espace JulienCours Julien · $$Bière de la PlaineLa Plaine · $ChicoulonRue Grignan · $$L'AbriSaint-Victor · $$Le MolotovCours Julien · $Le TrolleybusVieux-Port · $$1853 - Le bar qui fait l'angleVauban · $$PépèreCastellane · $$

Walking tours in Marseille

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FreeDiscover Marseille: History and way of life of the oldest city in FranceDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeDiscover Marseille in 1h30: the essentials, without wasting time!Daily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeLe Panier Free Walking Tour with a 4th-Generation Local GuideDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFlavors of the World & Marseille’s Hidden Charms.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeThibault Free Tour of the Historical centerDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeMarseille Uncovered Free Tour: History, Hidden Gems & Local SecretsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFree tour of the wonderful MarseilleDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.5 on GuruWalkFreeOld Marseille: Legends and HistoryDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeExplore the hidden corners of Marseille with StanisDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 1 on GuruWalkFreeFree tour: Cultural walk through the Palais Longchamp and its gardensDaily · 2 hrs

Tours & day trips in Marseille

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L'Intégrale des Calanques boat cruiseVieux-Port, corner of Quai du Port and Quai des Belges… · From €35Cassis boat tour of 3 to 9 calanques1 hr · Port of Cassis, Quai Saint-Pierre · From €21Frioul islands ferry (le bateau Frioul If)18 min · Gare Maritime, Vieux-Port, Marseille · From €17.7Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct site8 hrs · Self-travel to Vers-Pont-du-Gard (car park on site) · From €8Château d'If boat and bay cruise1 hr · Vieux-Port, Marseille · From €14L'Essentiel des Calanques boat cruiseVieux-Port, Marseille · From €30Parc ornithologique de Pont de Gau, Camargue2.5 hrs · Self-travel to RD 570, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer · From €8.5Cézanne's Bastide du Jas de Bouffan, Aix-en-Provence16 hrs · Aix-en-Provence, 4 rue de Valcros (city bus stops nearby) · From €9.5Château de Lourmarin, Luberon1 hr · Self-travel to Lourmarin, Luberon · From €8Château de Pibarnon cellar visit and Bandol tastingSelf-travel to La Cadière-d'Azur · From €15

Outdoors in Marseille

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FreeCalanque d'En-Vau via Port-Pin from Cassis7.5 km · about 3 hrsFreeCalanque de Sormiou loop from Les Baumettes5.7 km · about 3 hrsFreeCorniche Kennedy seafront walk to Vallon des Auffes4.5 km · about 2 hrsFreeLe Panier old-town heritage trail2.3 km · about 1 hrFreeVieux-Port to Notre-Dame de la Garde climb2 km · about 48 minFreeCorniche Kennedy cycle path4 km · about 36 minFreeFrioul islands: Pomègues out-and-back walk5.2 km · about 2 hrsFreeRoute des Crêtes drive from Cassis to La Ciotat14 km · about 30 min

Markets in Marseille

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FreeMarché de la PlaineThu 15 October, 7:30am · Place Jean JaurèsFreeMarché aux pucesSat 17 October, 7:30am · Les Puces de MarseilleFreeMarché de la PlaineSat 17 October, 7:30am · Place Jean JaurèsFreeMarché aux pucesSun 18 October, 7:30am · Les Puces de MarseilleFreeMarché du Vieux-PortSun 18 October, 8am · Vieux-Port, Quai de la FraternitéFreeMarché de la PlaineTue 20 October, 7:30am · Place Jean JaurèsFreeMarché de la PlaineThu 22 October, 7:30am · Place Jean Jaurès

Live music in Marseille

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FredzThu 15 October, 8pm · Espace JulienVen1Fri 16 October, 9pm · Espace Julien · From €29Concert de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Marseille: Orages et passionSun 18 October, 4pm · Opéra de MarseilleAlex Cameron + Josh Da CostaMon 19 October, 8pm · Le MakedaTina Arena en concertWed 21 October, 8pm · Le Cepac Silo · From €49

Arts & culture in Marseille

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The Jeff Panacloc CompanyThu 15 October, 8pm · Le Dôme · From €35FreeAfrica – Louisa BabariThu 15 October · [mac] Musée d'Art ContemporainArt nouveau – Art déco. Marseille au cœur des stylesThu 15 October · Château Borély · From €6FreeDormir comme le soleil – Adrien VescoviThu 15 October · Centre de la Vieille CharitéMossi Traoré, la mode aussiThu 15 October · Mucem · From €11

Festivals & events in Marseille

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Elies Zoghlami – AltremieSun 18 October, 6pm · Espace JulienFreeFestival Les Instants Vidéo – 39e éditionThu 22 October · La Friche la Belle de Mai

Sport in Marseille

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Olympique de Marseille vs Olympiakos (UEL)Thu 15 October, 9pm · Stade Vélodrome · From €15
What’s On MarseilleThis week in Marseille, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in MarseilleThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Marseille, answered

What are the best things to do in Marseille?

Right now: R2 Le Rooftop des Terrasses (nightlife), Discover Marseille: History and way of life of the oldest city in France (walking tours), L'Intégrale des Calanques boat cruise (tours & day trips) and Calanque d'En-Vau via Port-Pin from Cassis (outdoors). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Marseille?

Massalia Ska City: Ska, Reggae & Soul Night, Discover Marseille: History and way of life of the oldest city in France, Discover Marseille in 1h30: the essentials, without wasting time! and Le Panier Free Walking Tour with a 4th-Generation Local Guide, and 25 more.

What's on in Marseille this week?

What's On Marseille has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.