The city of Marseille is famous for its port, its “Bonne Mère” and its beaches, but also for its football. Marseille’s football club, Olympique de Marseille, is one of the most popular in France.
To explore Marseille with ease, our “Discovery Tour Marseille” panoramic bus tour is a great option. It allows you to get around easily and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city, while being able to get on and off the bus as you please.
Football is an important part of Marseille’s culture. Visiting the Stade Orange Vélodrome during your stay in Marseille is an experience not to be missed! Open only during the school holidays, this emblematic monument will delight young and old alike.
Our Discovery Marseille Tour does not include a stop in front of the Orange Velodrome.
OUR ADVICE ON HOW TO GET TO THE OM STADIUM TOUR
To get to the Stade Vélodrome, we advise you to get off our bus at stop 13 in the Joliette district and take the metro. Take the M2 metro and stop at Rond-Point du Prado.
Approximate time by metro: 15 minutes
This combo ticket, admire and discover Marseille’s must-see sights on board our tourist buses and minibuses, and go behind the scenes at the Orange Vélodrome.
On a self-guided tour, you’ll discover a unique place, full of anecdotes and incredible stories. This unique experience will give you access to the changing room, the edge of the pitch and many exclusive areas.
Our combined Marseille Discovery Pass + OM Stadium Tour allows you to combine tourism and culture by visiting the city of Marseille and plunging into the heart of Olympique de Marseille’s history by going behind the scenes of the legendary Orange Vélodrome.
Your Pass gives you the chance to visit Marseille at your own pace. You can start your city tour at any stop in the four corners of the city, by showing your e-ticket on your smartphone or on paper. You can then visit the districts, monuments and museums that interest you most. You can take your time wandering through the streets of Marseille, getting off wherever you like and getting back on the bus whenever you like.
Our advice: get a first impression of the city, walk around, choose the sites you want to explore in more detail and get off at the stop closest to the monuments and districts you plan to visit. Discover the incredible architecture of the Mucem, go shopping at Prado Shopping, enjoy a stroll along the sea on the Corniche Kennedy or stop off at Notre-Dame de la Garde and take a moment to enjoy the breathtaking views over the whole city!
All the secrets of the city will be revealed to you thanks to our Rewind application and its high-quality audio guide in 8 languages (French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese).
From the birth of a club to its European epic, from the construction of a legendary stadium to its contemporary development, everything will be revealed to you to help you understand what makes Olympique de Marseille and its stadium such a unique story.
It’s an all-new, all-encompassing adventure that’s sure to fill you up with memories and emotions!
A stay in Marseille is synonymous with sunshine, the Mediterranean and authenticity.
But the city has much more to offer, with its many restaurants, boutiques and other trendy spots…
There’s something for everyone: from those who prefer to relax, to those who love a good meal, to those who like to have an aperitif or buy little wonders…
We’ve put together a small selection of the best places to go in Marseille.