Marseille Itinerary 1 Day

A Day in Marseille - Perfect 24 Hours Guide

Promising to offer tourists with a Mediterranean sojourn, the multi-cultural city of Marseille is the oldest city in France, founded 2,600 years ago. A port city full of the inhabitants of France's former colonies, this fascinating city has been a focal point of immigration and trade ever since founded by the Greeks. Explore the best of Marseille in 24 hours with the help of this Marseille Itinerary 1 Day -

How to spend 1 day in Marseille?

Vieux Port

Marseille’s primary attraction is undoubtedly the Old Port or the Vieux Port. Bustling with people and full of yachts, ships, and fishermen boats bobbing up and down the blue waters, this port is the heart of the city which has two forts framing its entrance at either end. Here, you can spend a pleasant morning strolling around the banks of the water and exploring the lively fish market.

La Vieille Charité

Now a museum and cultural center La Vieille Charité was originally constructed as a charitable trust. Set in the Marseille’s Panier quarter is a beautiful structure, built in golden-pink limestone. The domed round church nestled in the center of the pretty courtyard is the primary point of attraction in the La Vieille Charité.

Cathedrale de la Major

Cathedrale de la Major is the oldest church in the city of Marseille. Constructed with a wonderful blend of Romanesque and Byzantine architecture it is one of the most important national monuments in France. This Roman Catholic church is a minor basilica and the seat of the Archdiocese of Marseille.

Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations

One of the very rare museums dedicated to the culture of the Mediterranean region, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations ranks among the top 50 most visited museums in the world. Spread across a huge area of 40,000 square meters, MuCEM contains various permanent and temporary exhibition spaces related to Mediterranean civilizations.

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

The grand Catholic Church of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde is a 19th-century Romano-Byzantine basilica was built on the ruins of an ancient fort. Perched atop the city’s highest natural elevation spot, this structure offers spectacular 360-degree views of the Old Port area.