Marseille History Museum (Musee d'Histoire) Tours

Following extensive renovations back in 2013, the Marseille History Museum (Musee d'Histoire) is now one of the largest history museums in Europe and it’s a fitting homage to France’s oldest city, showcasing a fascinating array of archaeological finds. Exploring the interactive exhibitions and multi-media displays, visitors can follow the evolution of Marseille from its founding by the Greeks back in 600BC, to the early Christian settlers, through to medieval times and the redevelopment of the city under Louis XIV.
Notable highlights include an impressively preserved 3rd-century Roman cargo boat, a remarkable collection of 13th century pottery and a series of architectural works by Pierre Puget. Also worth a visit is the open-air Jardin des Vestiges, which displays excavated remains, including a paved Roman Toad, necropolis and antique Greek walls.
Practical Info
The Marseille History Museum is located in central Marseille, close to the Vieux-Port and is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Admission is €5.
Address: Centre Bourse, 2 Rue Henri Barbusse, Marseille 13001, France
Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-6pm
Admission: €5
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Marseille Smalll Group Electric Bike Tour
Discover the beauty and culture of historic Marseille on this family-friendly electric bike tour. Accompany your guide and a small group on a ride through Marseille’s ancient streets. Explore off-the-beaten-path corners of the city, picturesque ports and main attractions like Palais du Pharo and Notre-Dame de la Garde, and cruise along the waterfront for gorgeous Mediterranean views. See more of France’s oldest city with ease.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Provence: Aix en Provence, Cassis and Marseille Private Tours
Discover the natural and historic sights of Provence on a private tour from Marseille. The tour itinerary and duration are based entirely on your interests and time constraints. Whatever you decide, enjoy comfortable end-to-end transportation with WiFi and luggage storage. Explore Côte d’Azur, Aix en Provence, Cassis, and more, as you inhale the region's iconic lavender. Additional sightseeing in Marseille can be arranged before return to your port or hotel.
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Noailles: a mixed neighborhood and its exotic market
We invite you to discover the exotic district of Noailles and its market located in the heart of Marseille. Discover the origin of the world's most famous national anthem, know where the world's first movie theater was, visit 200-year-old stores, and enter the colorful, bustling market and oriental spice shops. He will also talk about the drama that hit Aubagne Street and the fight of the inhabitants of the neighborhood against gentrification, unworthy housing and the fear of being expelled from their homes. All accompanied by a young anthropologist guide living in the neighborhood.
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Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Marseille
Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here!
We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Marseille, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well.
We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back!
So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!
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Vacation Photographer in Marseille
Localgrapher is the largest network of professional photographers and videographers with more than 600 destinations around the globe! Book your private photographer and guide in Marseille to capture your picture-perfect moments while visiting amazing sites!
SOLO TRAVELERS
Fancy an insta-perfect photoshoot from your Marseille vacation? Localgrapher has years of experience with fashion and solo travel photography! Make your memories last a lifetime and share them on social media or display them in your home to receive an avalanche of compliments.
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If you are about to propose to your loved one, honeymooning or just exploring what Marseille has to offer, put the selfie stick aside and let Localgrapher’s superb photographers take care of the photos for you both.
FAMILIES & GROUPS
A family trip, wedding, bachelorette party or grand get-together? Forget missing someone from pictures, we’ll capture them all!
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Marseille Airport Transfers : Marseille to Marseille Airport MRS in Luxury Van
Marseille Airport Transfer Service aims to achieve the very highest possible standards possible for all its passengers. This is a one-way transfer and includes up to twenty minutes of free waiting time for guests. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet you with a name sign in the reception of the hotel, ready to help you with your luggage and guide you to your vehicle to go Marseille Airport MRS. Traveling from your Hotel to airport with family or colleagues? A Luxury Van can be shared by up to 6 people together.
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$112.04
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$112.04
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Marseille Airport Transfers : Marseille City to Airport MRS in Business Van
Marseille Airport Transfer Service aims to achieve the very highest possible standards possible for all its passengers. This is a one-way transfer and includes up to twenty minutes of free waiting time for guests. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet you with a name sign in the reception of the hotel, ready to help you with your luggage and guide you to your vehicle to go Marseille Airport MRS. Traveling from your Hotel to airport with family or colleagues? A Business Van can be shared by up to 6 people together.
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$112.04
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$112.04
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Marseille Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Marseille is France’s largest city and home to some impressive historic monuments, but most travelers only get to see the highlights. On this tour, discover the city through the eyes of a Marseille local and enjoy a personalized itinerary custom-made for you. Your ‘Lokafyer’ guide is no typical tour guide—instead, they will show you around the city like a friend, take you to the neighborhoods that they know and love, and give you tips on where to eat, drink, and shop in the city.
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