Accessible Marseilles Old Port and Basilica Notre Dame de la Garde (Companion)
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Port
Marseille (Provence), France
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$349.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This tour is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair.
Accessible Marseille offers a perfect glimpse of the charm of Provence and the city of Marseille.
Meet your guide and accessible van for an enjoyable, short panoramic drive to your first stop of the day, Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica. This breathtaking basilica sits on a hill overlooking the city and is the perfect spot for some wonderful photos of Marseille. Escorted by your tour guide, you will enter the basilica and admire the extravagant interior as you learn more about the history of the site.
Next, a leisurely stroll takes you past several highlights of the city, including the extravagant Town Hall and the historic quarter. As you make your way along the old, pedestrianized streets and see the ancient buildings, you will feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the heyday of this charming old French port.
At the entrance to the Old Port of Marseille, see the 1660 Fort Saint-Jean, built by Louis XIV. Explore the fortification's accessible parts and enjoy spectacular views.
Notes: This tour is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair. The tour operator suggests you bring a companion to assist, as guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs. The tour route avoids stairs; however, the nature of access may differ from the standards you are familiar with at home. .