Marseilles Sightseeing

Marseilles’ history has always been closely linked to the sea, and likewise many of its sights, from the obvious starting point of the Vieux Port, Marseilles’ old port, to Notre Dame de la Garde (the church offering protection to sailors and fishermen) high on the hill overlooking the city, have some kind of connection to it. La Corniche and Les Plages (the beaches) near the Prado are popular, and for a bit of history and culture a walk through le Panier area (the oldest part of town) and a visit to the Vieille Charite are a must. If the sun gets too much, there are several museums worth checking out, and the beautiful Abbaye St Victor too.
Tourist Information

The tourist office has a good selection of leaflets in English covering the major places of interest in Marseilles and the surrounding areas, as well as maps. There is another, smaller tourist office just opposite La Vieille Charite, in Le Panier district.

Passes

The Marseille City Pass includes free transportation (including a tiny sightseeing train and boat trip to the Chateau d’If), free entry to 14 museums and free guided tours. It is available for one or two days. Passes can be purchased from the tourist office or participating outlets.