Marseille: Sightseeing E-Bike Tour – Marseille, France

EXPERIENCE:

TOUR OF MARSEILLE’S HISTORIC MONUMENTS
(duration 4h, 18 Kms, degree of difficulty: easy. Price per person : 49€, excluding tips)
9 am: Meet and Greet at Les Docks.
– Presentation of the tour . -Distribution of safety equipment: helmet.
– Advice on using the bikes, using the gears, electrical assistance…

Short test drive and final check with clients that bikes are in good working order: saddle height, brakes, advice on riding in the city
/ Mucem.
Presentation of the MuCEM and the Villa Méditerranée / Cosquer cave. Ride off to La Major Cathedral (0.8 Kms).
/ Esplanade la Major.
Presentation and history of la Major Cathédrale: visit is possible and optional.
Continue ride to place Bargemon via le Panier and Place de Lenche (1.2 Kms).
/ Place Bargemon.
Presentation and history of Hôtel Dieu / Intercontinental/, la Maison Diamantée and Marseilles City Hall. Continue ride to l’Ombrière (0.8 Kms).
/ L’Ombrière.
Presentation of L’Ombrière designed by Norman Foster, and of the Vieux Port. Continue ride towards Le Pharo, via the Bassin du Carénage (2.2Kms).
/ Le Palais du Pharo.
Presentation and history of Pharo, the Vieux Port.
Continue riding towards la Corniche (1.4 Kms). (5 mins toilet break at Catalans)
/ La Corniche John Kennedy
Visit the monument to the colonial armies (Armée d’Orient et des Terres Lointaines), presentation and history of the Château d’If.
Continue riding on la Corniche (2.6 Kms).
/ La Corniche John Kennedy, continued
Presentation and history of la Corniche, the Marégraphe (oceanography Institute) and of the Hélice de César (sculpture).
Continue ride to Notre Dame de la Garde via Avenue des Roches (3.4 Kms)
/ Notre Dame de la Garde.
Presentation and history of the Basilica: visit possible. (20/30 min stop for the visit, bathroom break, and water fountain)
continue riding to the restaurant for lunch (1.4 Kms).
13 h /conclusion of the ride at les Docks
Debrief of the tour. Invitation to visit the Tour St Jean Gardens and the MuCEM, possibility to visit historic neighbourhood, le Panier or shopping at the Terrasses du Port shopping mall, etc …(organise this with your guide)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the most beautiful monuments of Marseille
Bike through Marseille with a guide
Breathe cool air whilst cycling on your brand new e-bikes

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