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What to see in Marseille in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 17 of Marseille's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 18 h 50 min of visits and 6.6 km on foot in total. The entry fees we know of add up to €24 per person; 10 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→ 5 min on foot (0.4 km)
  3. 12:00
    Marseille Cathedral~45 min visit · Free→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
  4. 12:55
    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)
  5. 16:15
    Fort Saint-Jean (Marseille)~1 h visit · Free→ 6 min on foot (0.5 km)
  6. 17:25
    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→ 10 min on foot (0.8 km)
  2. 10:40
    Great Synagogue of Marseille~20 min visit→ 10 min on foot (0.8 km)
  3. 11:10
    Cantini Museum~1 h 30 min visit · From €6 · Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
  4. 12:50
    Cours Julien~45 min visit→ 9 min on foot (0.7 km)
  5. 13:45
    Canebière~30 min visit · Free · Permanent public access (public street)Lunch break nearby→ 4 min on foot (0.3 km)
  6. 15:35
    Marseille History Museum~1 h 30 min visit · From €6 · Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00→ 15 min on foot (1.1 km)
  7. 17:20
    Church of St Vincent de Paul (Les Réformés)~20 min visit→ next stop 3.2 km away: better by public transport or taxi
  8. 18:05
    CMA CGM Tower~25 min visit · Free

Day 3: Calanques National Park and around

  1. 09:30
    Calanques National Park~2 h 30 min visit · Free→ next stop 11.0 km away: better by public transport or taxi
  2. 12:45
    Borély Park~1 h visit · FreeLunch break nearby→ next stop 6.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
  3. 15:30
    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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What to see in Marseille in 3 days?

Day 1: Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier, Marseille Cathedral, Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée, Fort Saint-Jean (Marseille) and Pharo Palace. Day 2: Notre-Dame de la Garde, Great Synagogue of Marseille, Cantini Museum, Cours Julien, Canebière, Marseille History Museum, Church of St Vincent de Paul (Les Réformés) and CMA CGM Tower. Day 3: Calanques National Park, Borély Park and Palais Longchamp.

How many days do you need to see Marseille?

For the essentials, 4 days: its 15 highlights add up to about 21 h 15 min of visiting.

How much do entry fees cost in Marseille?

The entry fees we know of add up to €24 per person; 10 of the places are free.