VISIT MASSALIA
Walks, history and heritage
Presentation
The city tells its own story; you just have to look up and observe the visible heritage to find the clues that allow us to travel through time.
Founded in 2018, Visite Massalia invites you to discover the city and its history. Your guide, a graduate in history from Aix-Marseille University, offers various tours for locals and travelers visiting the Phocaean city.
General historical walks offer a broad overview of Marseille's history. Thematic walks, on the other hand, allow you to focus on a specific period or topic, delving deeper into the stories of the city's development.
You can also add some fun to your stay in Marseille by opting for historical treasure hunts. These outdoor activities will allow you to discover certain neighborhoods while playing with (or against) your friends, ideal for school trips, corporate events, etc.
All tours are available in English and Spanish.
Urban Walks
a Marseilles story
Discover Marseille's history by observing the city's secrets still visible on its walls. Ideal for first-time visitors stopping over in the city.
A Story of Prostitution
A tour exploring the history of "submissive girls" and the evolution of regulations over time. A historical and scientific urban walk enhanced by images and an art installation.
Not recommended for children under 15.
Marseille Food Tour
This gastronomic tour will take you on a journey throughout the Mediterranean, starting right in the city center. You'll enjoy historical anecdotes, discover incredible recipes, and leave with a full stomach!
Women of Resistance
Women played a significant role in the liberation of Marseille. This visit focuses on the events of the Second World War in Marseille and, above all, on these heroines who have been invisible for too long.
Marseille, Histories & Colonies
Come and discover the urban history of Marseille's past. This tour invites us to look up, to read the city and understand it through the visible traces it still offers. Marseille's colonial and imperial history will be recounted through statues, street names, and the timeless elements still present in the public space.
Treasure hunts
History can also be fun. Discover historical treasure hunts that will let you explore Marseille in a new light. Alone or in a team, these activities will allow you to explore entire neighborhoods of Marseille.
Ideal for birthdays, corporate events or school outings.
The secret of the galley slaves and the family jewels of Louis XIV
Dive into a story of hardships and adventures.
Louis XIV's family jewels have been stolen! You will have to take the same route as Pierre and Goémon to find them.
The street art race*
*the street art race
It's in the Cours-Julien district that we're offering you a treasure hunt. Thousands of paintings adorn the walls; you'll only need to find a few to win this artistic sprint.
