Noailles: a mixed neighbourhood and its exotic market
Joined 2022
Discover the origin of the world's most famous national anthem, know where the first cinema in history was located, visit 200-year-old stores that work in the same place, and enter the colorful and lively market and its oriental spice shops. It will also include the drama and struggle of the inhabitants of the district against gentrification, substandard housing, and the fear of being evicted from their homes. All are accompanied by a local guide living in the area.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Noailles, La Canebière, 13001 Marseille
Marseille, Noailles
Start of the tour at 14:00 directly from Noailles, a district of Marseilles.
Marseille, Noailles
The two-hour tour ends after exploring all that Noailles has to offer at 16:00.
Ending Point
Noailles, La Canebière, 13001 Marseille
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Cool guide
- Bottle of water
- Ticket of the bus
- Parking fees
- Entrance fee or access fee
Tour Important Information
- Public transports are nearby
- You will receive confirmation when you make your reservation.
- Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
- No special physical condition required
- This experience requires mild weather conditions. It is cancelled due to bad weather; you will be offered another date or a full refund.
- You can submit a printed or electronic voucher for this activity.
- You agree to authorize the publication of photos in which you appear and participate in this tour supplier’s activities in order to promote sustainable tourism on various social media
Important message from the supplier
I am always available
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Freddy I.
Having more than 15 years of experience as an environmental consultant in different structures in France and abroad, I am now reorienting myself toward an activity that has always fascinated me. Eco-tourism and contact with people from different parts of the world are an environment in which I like to evolve. I take the opportunity to enrich this activity with my professional knowledge and my skills in environmental project management and local culture.
We are a team of professional guides, with a lot of experience behind us, each specialising in different areas. We cover different disciplines such as: geology, biology, photography, marine biology. Furthermore, we are of different nationalities, which makes us even more valuable and versatile.
$80/ per group
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