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What to see in Marseille in 2 days

This 2-day plan groups 10 of Marseille's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 12 h of visits and 7.0 km on foot in total. The entry fees we know of add up to €18 per person; 7 of the places are free.

Day 1: Old Port of Marseille and around

1. 09:30
   Old Port of Marseille~1 h visit · Free→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
2. 10:40
   Le Panier~1 h 15 min visit→ 10 min on foot (0.7 km)
3. 12:05
   Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée~2 h visit · From €12 · May–Jun: Mon–Sun 10:00–19:00 · Nov–Apr: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Jul–Aug: Wed–Mon 10:00–20:00Lunch break nearby→ 4 min on foot (0.3 km)
4. 15:25
   Fort Saint-Jean (Marseille)~1 h visit · Free→ 6 min on foot (0.5 km)
5. 16:35
   Pharo Palace~1 h visit · Free · The palace is not open for free visits; the park is public and free to enter.

Day 2: Notre-Dame de la Garde and around

1. 09:30
   Notre-Dame de la Garde~1 h visit · Free→ next stop 3.8 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 10:55
   Palais Longchamp~2 h visit · Free · Park: 1 Sep-31 May 7:00-19:00; 1 Jun-31 Aug 7:00-21:00. Museums: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-18:00→ 29 min on foot (2.2 km)
3. 13:25
   Marseille History Museum~1 h 30 min visit · From €6 · Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00Lunch break nearby→ 16 min on foot (1.2 km)
4. 16:30
   Marseille Cathedral~45 min visit · Free→ 20 min on foot (1.5 km)
5. 17:35
   Canebière~30 min visit · Free · Permanent public access (public street)

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.