Private tour in Marseille Christopher C

Private Marseille - Urban City, History, Coast & Culture experience

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Christopher C.

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My name is Christopher, I'm a registered tour guide living in Marseille. I've been working as a guide in Provence for the last nine years - visiting the region for well over twenty-five, so I know a lot about what's best to see and visit as well as the region's highlights & lesser known hidden secrets of this beautiful region. Originally from London and as well as my individual work as a tour guide with ToursByLocals, I'm also a partner in a small niche private tour business based in Provence which I run with my French husband. I work all year round as a tour guide, enjoying showing & sharing with my guests my knowledge of the South of France. This is after all the region of France that epitomises the Mediterranean dream destination! My tours aim to inspire and visitors who want to discover & connect with the local people, culture & traditions of Provence. I like my guests to feel they are meeting up with old friends to explore my corner of France. All my tours are at a leisurely pace with lots of laughs and fun along the way. Having lived most of my adult life in London and been fortunate to be able to travel to over twenty six countries during that time. I enjoy travelling and especially meeting people from different corners of the world, being able to show them the visible and less obvious secret gems of this incredibly beautiful region of France. My passion for travel and meeting new people brought me back to live in France in 2013. I decided to become a tour guide to share with visitors my passion for Provence. In 2022 I became a French citizen. As your personal guide, I will always make sure each tour adapts to the style and expectation of my guests. I want you to enjoy a unique experience of the very best of Provence. There is so much to see and do - the regions culture, history, landscape, gastronomic food & fine wine; warm all year round climate & sunshine, colourful dramatic landscapes, ancient history and ancestral traditions as well as the authenticity of the people who live here in the towns, countryside and hilltop villages. Above all else it will be unhurried and at a gentle pace, unless you have to get back to the ship and then the day is adapted accordingly. What I specialise in is creating inspirational private tours & custom-made tour itineraries. My guests typically will be looking for small individual experiences or meaningful time with their partner & family or the chance to reconnect. Most of my set itineraries are priced for two people, but they are also available for 3-4 people and although the tours are priced per couple - if you are three people travelling, even four, it's easy to divide and multiply to adjust the cost of each tour accordingly. If you are more that two, I will send a revised customized quotation so that you can book your tour. If you reserve a tour with me - I guarantee we'll have a great fun day out, relaxed, unhurried, friendly, convivial and free from stress - you're on a vacation after all. If you would like more information on any tour or a quotation for something a little bit different please send me a message. All messages are responded to same working day. Hope to welcome you to Provence soon. Christopher I'm a registered Tour Guide and also a professional photographer, I can guide in historic sites, museums, galleries and so forth with no restrictions. I have all the relevant driving licenses to transport people and provide a full insurance coverage including public liability for all my guests.

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Overview of your Marseille tour

Begin at the Vieux-Port, the historic heart of the city, where Marseille’s connection with the Mediterranean has shaped everyday life for more than 2,600 years. From here, explore Le Panier, Marseille’s oldest neighbourhood, wandering through narrow streets and little squares while discovering the layers of history, architecture and local life that give the area its distinctive character. Rather than simply ticking off the sights, we take time to notice the details that make Marseille what it is — colourful street art, independent boutiques, artisans, cafés, food shops and the rhythm of everyday life. Continue to the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, perched high above the city, for one of Marseille’s finest panoramas and a sense of the extraordinary scale of France’s second city, stretching from the hills to the Mediterranean. Finally, follow the coastal route, where Marseille takes on a very different character.

Your Marseille tour itinerary

Marseille reveals itself in the details. Rather than moving from monument to monument, this experience takes a more intimate look at the city — vivid street art, independent boutiques, small ateliers, neighbourhood cafés, food shops, unfiltered rhythm of daily life. Through the historic centre towards the Vieille Charité, the waterfront, where the harbour opens towards Fort Saint-Jean and the Mucem. Next, drive up to the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, crowned by its gilded Madonna and set high above the city. The panorama is extraordinary: Marseille unfolding below, a vast Mediterranean city of terracotta rooftops, limestone hills and deep blue sea. Leaving the urban centre behind as the landscape becomes increasingly rugged and untamed. Through Pointe Rouge and on towards Les Goudes and Callelongue, Marseille takes on the feel of a string of fishing villages — tiny ports, traditional boats, rocky coves and waterside cafés tucked into the coastline, all remarkably still within the boundaries of the city.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Air-conditioned large SUV with phone charger points and chilled bottled water throughout the day. There are numerous stops along the way where we explore on foot, so a mix of driving and walking.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

MPCT - Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal, Marseille, France

Pick-up from your hotel or villa in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. We will also meet incoming cruise ships to the Port of Marseille. When you make a reservation just give us the name of the ship and scheduled arrival and departure times.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1824007
Languages
French
English
Activity level
Light

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Who is this private tour in Marseille best suited for?

This private tour in Marseille is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning coastal landscapes. It's ideal for those who enjoy a mix of walking and driving, and who want to connect with a local guide like Christopher C. for deeper insights into the city's character.

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