
Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt worth booking?
Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt is a 2-hour experience in Marseille, France, from $6 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (16)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $6 per person
France's oldest city rises from its old port in layers of salt, stone and swagger — and it plays to win. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Marseille on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Start by the Hôtel de Ville, survivor of the old port's dramas • Climb toward Sainte-Marie-Majeure, the striped giant by the sea • Trace the ramparts of Fort Saint-Jean, gateway between city and Mediterranean Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. 2,600 years of stories — your move, Marseille.
What you get
About this experience
France's oldest city rises from its old port in layers of salt, stone and swagger — and it plays to win. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Marseille on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Start by the Hôtel de Ville, survivor of the old port's dramas • Climb toward Sainte-Marie-Majeure, the striped giant by the sea • Trace the ramparts of Fort Saint-Jean, gateway between city and Mediterranean Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. 2,600 years of stories — your move, Marseille.
What's included
Included
- Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
- Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
- Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
- Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
- Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
- Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
Not included
- Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Marseille
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- no, de, hi, sv, fi, ru, ko, pt, cmn, el, yue, en, it, fr, hu, es, cs, uk, ja, zh-CN, pl, da, ro, nl, tr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Explorial
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun option!
It was fun! We saw some neat spots and the app offered a good amount of education/info on each point of interest. My boys (13 & 14) enjoyed the scavenger hunt questions.
Response from the operator: “Fun option” is exactly what we love to hear, Katie! We’re delighted that you discovered some interesting spots and enjoyed learning more about the points of interest. It’s especially great to know that your boys had fun solving the scavenger hunt questions. We hope to welcome your family on another Explorial adventure soon! Your Explorial Team
via Viator
Clever way to explore and learn about a location
A great little app and way to explore a place. Packed with interesting facts it was really fun to use to get to see Old Town Marseille
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
via Tripadvisor
First time user
Very enjoyable experience. The integration of technology with historical exploration was remarkable, offering participants a delightful means of uncovering the city's heritage.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
via Viator
Great with friends, Marseille was beautiful
The app is very intuitive and it doesn't take us long to get from one spot to another. With every step there are challenges to compete which made it more interesting to discover the spots along the tour. Great experience overall.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
via Viator
10/10 app
My boyfriend and I loved the city of Marseille, it was more fun than we expected, and this app helped us getting to know more about it. 10/10 experience
Response from the operator: Many thanks for such a fantastic review Rita! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Explorial, who run 119 experiences we rank across 90 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.7.
See everything Explorial runsWhy this scores 75
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Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Marseille.
How much does Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt cost?
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Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Marseille usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Marseille is not rushed.
Is Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Marseille, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Marseille can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Marseille and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Marseille within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Marseille?
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On Outty we rank every Marseille experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Beyond Bouillabaisse: Diving into Marseille’s Multicultural Stew, Marseille Guided Tour for 4 Hours with a Bilingual Local Guide, Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Marseille?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Marseille?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Included: Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required); Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high; Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are; Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends; and Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as yo. Not included: Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you w; Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of th; and This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt offered in?
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It is offered in Norwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Danish, Romanian, Dutch and Turkish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Marseille. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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