The easiest way to get to know the city is to take a bus tour of Marseille. It costs 22 EUR. Take the company's double-decker bus, listen to the audio guide, get off at any stop to look around and take photos, and then catch the next bus. There's no need to pay for the tour again - the ticket is valid for 48 hours.
Individual sightseeing tour of Marseille with a Russian guide costs from 150 EUR for a group of 1 to 9 people. The price includes transport. The trip lasts 3 hours (if you can't make it, you'll have to pay extra).
Naturally, the most popular Russian excursion in Marseille is "The Mysterious Castle of If". You'll learn about whether anyone managed to escape from the island, where the underground passage came from, who was the first prisoner of the prison and many, many other interesting historical facts. Traveling to the castle with a guide will cost at least 150 EUR. Plus 15 EUR for the entrance and the boat.
If you have time to get out of town, choose the "Provence Villages" or "Lavender Fields" tour. On the first tour, you'll visit colorful French towns with narrow streets, grape fields, ancient churches and local markets with delicious cheeses, sausages, honey and wine. The second tour will take you from the bustling port city to a picturesque suburb where lavender fields bloom and the air is filled with their delightful aroma. Tours from Marseille cost from 350 EUR (including transportation).
