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Walking Tour of Marseille Sea District Through City Exploration Game

Marseille sea district street view with historic buildings, part of city exploration walking tour.
Marseille sea district street view with tourists on a walking tour through city exploration game.
Marseille sea district street view during city exploration walking tour game.
Marseille sea district street view with tourists engaging in a city exploration game.

Discover the historic Marseille Sea District at your own pace with this unique combination of an outdoor escape game, treasure hunt, and tour.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story from talented writers as you discover the oldest part of the city.

  • Compete with your friends to see who can quickly solve exciting challenges to unlock directions to the next attraction.

  • Pause your game at any time to explore the historic sites at your pace and rejoin the game from the location where you last paused.

  • Discover the oldest house in Marseille and lesser-known places such as Musée Regards de Provence that houses interesting artworks related to the region.

  • Fun Fact: Marseille is France's oldest city, it was founded around 2,600 years ago by Greek mariners.

Inclusions

  • A city exploration game on your phone in English/French

  • Instructions on downloading and playing the game on your phone

Exclusions

  • Live tour guide

  • Entry tickets to attractions

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Unlock Your App-Venture

Your outdoor escapade begins in at Fort Saint-Jean, an imposing 17th-century fortification built by Louis XIV. As you solve the clues given in the game, the game will guide you through some of the lesser-known marvels of the city. These include the Musée Regards de Provence and the only 19th-century cathedral, Cathédrale La Major. The game will also give you insights into the history of the city's oldest parts, including the oldest house in Marseille.

Engage in a Friendly Competition as You Explore the City

The game can take 1 to 2 hours to finish, you can pause it at any time you wish to explore a location or an attraction at your own pace. Once you are ready to get back to the tour, resume the game from the location where you last paused. Compete with your friends or groups of friends to make the game more exciting. At the end of your adventure, you will find yourself at Port Antique, where the Greek settlers landed in 6 BC.

Although several people can share a phone, it is recommended to purchase a separate ticket for each member in your group for an optimal experience.

Important Information

It's recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Timings

  • The game takes you 1 to 2 hours and can be played 24/7. You can pause the game at any location to explore at your own pace and resume the game at any time.

  • If you wish to enter any attraction at the locations the game guides you to, at your own expense, please check the venue's operating hours before your visit.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Starting Point

  • Go to Fort Saint-Jean (game starting point).

  • Address: 1 Quai du Port, 13002 Marseille, France.

  • Landmark: Nearby Galerie des Officiers local history museum.

Get Directions to the Starting Point

Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Fort St Jean. It is a quick 4-minute walk to the attraction.

  • Board buses 49,60,82 and 82S to get you there.

By Metro

  • The closest metro station is Vieux Port. It is a quick 14-minute walk to the attraction.

  • Board metros M1 to get you there.

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