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Combo (Save 5%): Mucem Entry + Cosquer Cave & Marseille Tour with Audio Guides
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€33.25
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Explore the best of Marseille–Mucem, Cosquer Cave, and city tour, all with a single ticket.
Enjoy a cost-effective combo tour of Marseille with priority entry to the Mucem museum and a tour of Cosquer Cave and Marseille City.
Skip long queues at Mucem Museum to explore Mediterranean and European civilizations through exhibits blending archaeology, art history, and contemporary art.
Ride a six-seater capsule through a 220 m route of a stunning replica of the Cosquer Cave, led by a multilingual audio guide.
Wrap up your day with a self-guided audio tour of the top sights in Marseille.
Explore the best of Marseille–Mucem, Cosquer Cave, and city tour, all with a single ticket.
Enjoy a cost-effective combo tour of Marseille with priority entry to the Mucem museum and a tour of Cosquer Cave and Marseille City.
Skip long queues at Mucem Museum to explore Mediterranean and European civilizations through exhibits blending archaeology, art history, and contemporary art.
Ride a six-seater capsule through a 220 m route of a stunning replica of the Cosquer Cave, led by a multilingual audio guide.
Wrap up your day with a self-guided audio tour of the top sights in Marseille.
Inclusions
Mucem
- Skip-the-line tickets to Mucem Museum
- Access to all exhibitions
Cosquer Cave
- Entry ticket to Cosquer Cave
- Audio guide in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish and Italian
- Self-guided tour of Marseille self-guided city tour through a mobile app; available in English only
Exclusions
Mucem
- Guided tour
- Audio guide
Cosquer Cave
- Guided tour of the caves and the city
- Smartphone
Mucem:
- Admission is free on the following days: the first Sunday of each month, European Heritage Days (3rd weekend of September), and on Night of the Museum (annual event).
- The museum is closed on Tuesdays, May 1, and December 25.
- If the museum is crowded, expect to wait in long queues (20-30 minutes) even with your skip-the-line tickets.
- Children under 13 years of age should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Freehand pencil sketching (larger than an A3 size) is not allowed.
Taking photographs for commercial purposes is prohibited.
Cosquer Cave:
- The caves are not accessible to wheelchairs, prams, and strollers.
- Children under the age of 3 cannot take the cave tour.
- Guide dogs are allowed.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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gilbert
Apr 2025Verified booking
A chance to see the Zeus horse
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Genty
Dec 2024Verified booking
The French guide was really helpful with the inderstanding of the architecture, the history and so on. Humor, culture, kindness, as à great combo for à perfect visit
Valentin
Dec 2024Verified booking
Exhibitions. No queue-cutting tickets at the MUCEM, because no queues...... By downloading the HEADOUT app, tickets are available. You'll have to explain a little better why you're in charge of reservations for this museum, because when we buy tickets online, we wonder if we're not being ripped off....
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Bornât
Feb 2025Verified booking
Rich and varied exhibitions. No queues. Easy tour. Affordable ticket prices.
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Paolo
Jan 2025Verified booking
Unfortunately, the object captions are only in French; it would be helpful if there were also , at least, in English.
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Evrard
Dec 2024Verified booking
This museum is a must-see, if only for its architecture! The "tous en piste" exhibition is magical!
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- Witness the blend of old and new on a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour of Marseille journeying through ancient markets and stylish waterfront promenades.
- With buses arriving every 20 mins, you will never have to wait long to continue your journey and you can get on and off at the 14 stops whenever you want.
- Travel in style and comfort in the open-top double-decker buses equipped with a multilingual audio guide captivating you with tales of Marseille.
- See popular landmarks like the Old Port, Saint Victor’s Abbey, La Major Cathedral, and more on your HOHO route.
- Witness the blend of old and new on a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour of Marseille journeying through ancient markets and stylish waterfront promenades.
- With buses arriving every 20 mins, you will never have to wait long to continue your journey and you can get on and off at the 14 stops whenever you want.
- Travel in style and comfort in the open-top double-decker buses equipped with a multilingual audio guide captivating you with tales of Marseille.
- See popular landmarks like the Old Port, Saint Victor’s Abbey, La Major Cathedral, and more on your HOHO route.
Inclusions
- 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Audio guide in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese & Japanese
- Free Wi-Fi
Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red route
- First bus: 10am from Boulevard Jacques Saadé or Quai des Belges
- Last bus: 5pm from Boulevard Jacques Saadé or Quai des Belges
- Frequency: every 20 mins
- Popular stops: Pharo Palace, Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, Cathedral of Sainte-Marie-Majeure
- Tip: If you're a seafood lover, don't miss the bouillabaisse, a traditional Provençal fish stew, at a seaside restaurant near the Old Port.
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Ramps are available on the buses for easy access.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 14 August, 2025.
- These tickets are valid until 14 August, 2025.
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David
Apr 2025Verified booking
I didn't have an experience at all. I arrived at the bus stop near the cathedral at 9:55am. I realize that I was supposed to arrive 15 mintues earlier but something unexpected happened at the hotel and I was a few minutes late arriving. However, as I quickly rushed along the quai i did not see any bus at the stop. (I took a photo of the bus stop which includes the company sign). I figured a bus, or the same bus would return in an hour, so I hung out and sure enough, a few minutes after 11am a bus came along. I expected the driver to stop and when I realized he wasn't goint to stop I waved but he didn't even look my way!?! At that point I gave up and conducted my own walking tour of Marseille. (your review requires a selection to be made above, otherwise I could not submit the review. (They, of course, do not match my experience)
Mirela
Feb 2025Verified booking
ADILIO
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Marie
Dec 2024Verified booking
As it was impossible for me to find my tickets, I went yo your office in Marseille and they could not find my reservation ! So I had to re-buy 2 tickets.
Meicer
Feb 2025Verified booking
It was our last day in Marsaille and we bought tickets for the hop on hop off bus for that day. We waited at the bus stop and no buses came so we went to their office and they said that the buses had been cancelled for that day.
Johanna
Jan 2025Verified booking
Unclear where to start and at what time. The starting point in the instruction is different from the one on te ticket (In French): the real time buses can be found in the app, but for that you need a QR code which is only available at the main bus stop/starting point. I took 1 hour extra: waiting at bus stop, getting of at the formal starting point to get a 'formal' receipt and wait for the next bus. App was confusing and did not work well. Audio info is limited. Not worth the money, since public transport takes the same route, costs 25% of the hop-on bus, without the hassle....
Deborah
Oct 2024Verified booking
So easy to jump on and off. The circuit was not too big making it easy to get around town. The commentary was also very good.
Marianne
Sep 2024Verified booking
The bus driver was great, he didn't touch any house fronts, very nice route along the coast and very narrow streets. It's also great that you can use your own headphones via a QR code.
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Dorothy
Sep 2024Verified booking
Ticketing was easy. The bus was a good introduction to the City, as always when we land someplace new. Not as much commentary as we've come to expect, in contrast to, say, Edinburgh
Lavogez
Sep 2024Verified booking
On vacation in Marseille, we took the Colorbus to visit the city. We boarded at the old port, and the staff were very pleasant. After reserving a ticket on the Internet, we exchanged it for a ticket valid for the whole day. The tour has several stops. You get off wherever you want to visit the site you've chosen, and then get back on again at the same point, redeeming your ticket. It was a very pleasant visit. However, beware of branches if you get on the top floor of the bus.
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jean-jacques
Sep 2024Verified booking
Full-day tour. Just a little problem with online registration. I never received confirmation....I had to chat it out with you.... Thanks
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Youssef
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Danielle
Oct 2024Verified booking
Most hop on hop off buses provide earphones. This one didn't. I had to download a secondary app and listen to it on my phone. The app wasn't well synced with the actual things we were viewing and it could have provided more information about what we were seeing and the history of the places. The website says that the buses come every 20 minutes. It actually too much longer. This was the worst hop on hop off I've experienced.
Susan
Sep 2024Verified booking
We were warned to bring headphones but failed to notice that we had to download an app to listen to a disjointed description of SOME of the places of interest. It also implied it was going to be much longer than it actually was. Will not be recommending it.
Jose
Oct 2024Verified booking
Very expensive for the size of the city and points of interest.
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Gabriel
Dec 2024Verified booking
We inquired at the meeting point about the availability of the bus. The person who informed us told us that there was no problem to use the bus on Monday December 9, but on Monday there was no bus service (confirmed by the office colleague) and told me to send you by mail the boucher to make the refund of the amount. Very bad coordination... To which e-mail address should I send you my claim? Thank you
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MarseilleMUCEM Marseille Tickets
Your MUCEM Marseille Tickets Explained
MUCEM Marseille Skip-The-Line Tickets
- Whizz past the lines and get a hassle-free entry to the Museum of the Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, one of Marseille's must-see museums.
- Discover the museum as you stroll through the galleries looking at displays that represent anthropology, art, history, archaeology, and contemporary art from all across the globe.
- Marvel at the striking architectural details of the interiors and exteriors, designed by Rudy Ricciotti, and understand the relationship between the Mediterranean regions and Europe through the exhibits.
- The ticket comes with a one-year validity, so you need not clear out your schedule for the visit, as come summer, fall or winter, you can always complete your trip!
- Catch a glimpse of the old port and the Mediterranean Sea while peering out of the windows and capture the picturesque scene in your mind and camera!
Why Visit MUCEM Marseille?
- The MUCEM is in a key location in Marseille, France - close to the Old Port, other popular museums like Cosquer Méditerranée, and other cultural landmarks
- Its historical location, linked to Fort St.Jean is a celebration of European and Mediterranean heritage while providing a platform for contemporary art in the space.
- It’s an anthropological, cultural, and historical study that transcends documents and artifacts, by including audio and video exhibits.
- The distinctive architecture, along with the botanical gardens, builds a picturesque landscape and view of the harbor.
- One of the most accessible museums in France, it has exhibits for those with different disabilities to interact with.
MUCEM Marseille Highlights
Exhibitions
The MUCEM has multiple exhibitions including its permanent one - the tumultuous history of Fort St. Jean, quarterly temporary exhibits exploring the cultural history across the Mediterranean, and contemporary art by global and local artists.
Events
The MUCEM has exciting events exploring the worldviews of contemporary global artists displaying their art through various mediums. It also hosts reserve tours, workshops, kids' activities, seminars, and celebrations of its rich Mediterranean culture.
Collections
Marvel in the permanent collections and exhibits of Mediterranean culture. 500,000 objects/artifacts across the digitized collections, make up for an all-around experience of understanding history beyond the exhibits.
Publications and Library Access
150,000 books and magazines cover topics like anthropology, archaeology, folklore, etc., of Mediterranean culture up to the present including iconic works of Van Gennep and Delarue.
Plan Your Visit To MUCEM Marseille
Timings
Getting There
Rules
Facilities
Nearby
Visitor Tips
- Timings: The schedule changes seasonally.
Open: Wednesday to Monday
July-August
10 AM — 8 PM
September-October
10 AM — 7 PM
November-March
10 AM — 6 PM
April-June
10 a.m.—7 p.m. - Last Entry: 45 minutes before closing hour.
- Closed On: Tuesdays, except in August.
- Best Time To Visit: Early mornings, from 10 AM - 11 AM, and early evenings, from 4 PM - 6 PM, are great for fewer crowds, and the best weather respectively.
Address: 1 Esp. J4, 13002 Marseille, France
- By Metro/Tram:
Nearest Stop: La Joliette stop - By Bus: Line 82, 60, 49
Nearest Stop: Fort St.Jean stop - By Bike:
Bike station no. 2031— Joliette - By Car: Distance From Marseille Provence Airport: 14.6 miles.
Car Parking: Indigo Vieux-Port Fort Saint-Jean Car Park.
Please note that for the landmark, ensure the following of certain rules on arriving with your ticket:
- Please do not enter the premises shirtless, or barefoot.
- Don’t enter the premises with large baggage or luggage, for security measures.
- Don't take flash photography or photography for professional/commercial use. Mobile photography is permitted.
- Do not touch the artwork, unless it is specifically mentioned as interactable.
- Please don’t bring any food or beverages inside the premises, aside from water.
- Please keep a respectful silence on the premises to not disturb other visitors.
- Pencil sketching of the artwork is permitted, but art created for commercial purposes is not allowed.
- Accessibility: The museum boasts its awards for accessibility in exhibitions and spaces for people with visual impairments, physical disability, Hearing impairments, and mental handicaps, and is entirely wheelchair accessible.
- Gourmet cuisine: The MUCEM hosts a restaurant ‘Le Môle Passedat’ on its roof, which celebrates Mediterranean cuisine with a fixed menu, keeping in theme with the museum, followed by a space in the botanical gardens ‘Le Cafe’ for light snacks.
- Archives: It has a library featuring 15,000+ published works, as well as a bookshop spotlighting Mediterranean authors.
The MUCEM is in a great historical, and accessible location in Marseille, France, surrounded by rich culture.
- Chateau d’If: Take a quick ferry, and explore the island fortress prison of Chateau d’If. Enjoy the beautiful coastline views from the historical monument that’s said to have inspired ‘The Count of Monte Cristo.’ Get an intriguing tour into the eerie history of the prisons.
To ensure you have a grand time at the MUCEM in Marseille, remember:
- Large baggage or luggage is banned in the museum space.
- The best time to visit the museum is early evening, between 4-6 p.m. to experience the sunset with a view of the Marseille harbor.
- Wear reasonably appropriate clothing for the weather - walking barefoot or being shirtless is not allowed.
- Keep water handy for a day trip, as it is the only refreshment allowed on the indoor premises.
- Flash photography is not allowed, but camera photography is allowed for personal use.
- Put your electronic devices on silent, and maintain a reasonable cadence, with respect to other visitors.
- Explore all the levels, including the botanical gardens, for a complete cultural experience.
- Keep your children close, especially in the exhibition spaces to ensure their safety.
All Your Questions About MUCEM Marseille Tickets Answered
Q. Where can I buy MUCEM Marseille tickets?
A. You can buy MUCEM Marseille tickets online. This way you get great offers and can also reserve slots well in advance.
Q. What is the cost of MUCEM Marseille tickets?
A. The price of MUCEM Marseille tickets start from €11.
Q. Can I get a discount on MUCEM Marseille tickets?
A. Yes, you get great discounts on MUCEM Marseille tickets if you book them online.
Q. What is MUCEM Marseille?
A. The MUCEM Marseille is a national museum in France, dedicated to promoting the heritage, and exhibiting 21st-century collections of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.
Q. How can I get access to MUCEM Marseille?
A. You can book the museum entry tickets here online, to skip the line in person.
Q. Where is MUCEM Marseille located?
A. The MUCEM is located in Marseilles, France, on the site of Fort St. Jean.
Q. What are some of the highlights of MUCEM Marseille?
A. The delightful mix of historical architecture, with 21st-century cultural permanent, and contemporary temporary exhibits, provide a unique experience.
Q. How to reach MUCEM Marseille?
A. You can reach the MUCEM by metro, bus, car, bike, or by walking. Check out the Getting There tab earlier on the page.
Q. What are the timings of MUCEM Marseille?
A. The MUCEM Marseille is open every day except Tuesday, between 10-8 p.m.
Q. What facilities are available in MUCEM Marseille?
A. The MUCEM has an underground auditorium, a bookshop, as well as a botanical garden. There’s also a library and restaurant for longer visits. It also boasts interactive exhibits accessible to individuals of all disabilities.
Q. Is MUCEM Marseille wheelchair accessible?
A. Yes, the MUCEM is entirely wheelchair accessible.
Q. Is photography allowed in MUCEM Marseille?
A. Yes, photography is allowed without the use of flash or for professional or commercial intent.
Q. Is it worth visiting MUCEM Marseille?
A. The MUCEM stands at an intersection of cultural history and modern art, giving a fresh look into society in the 21st century, making it worth a day trip.