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Discover the If Castle - Sea walking 2h30 tour

22 Rue de la Loge, 13002 Marseille
Discover the If Castle and its incredible views over Marseille on a 2.5-hour tour departing from the Old Port.Destination the Château d'If, a magical place where myth and reality merge.
Key points :
  • Whether shared from 6 people minimum to 10 maximum (ticketing) or private (10 people max), the tour begins with a crossing to the small island of If.
  • We'll be disembarking you for an hour, just long enough for you to visit this monument rich in historical anecdotes.
  • You'll cross in the footsteps of François 1st, the Count Mirabeau, Alexandre Dumas and his Count of Monte Cristo, and many others, even a rhinoceros ...
  • Don't forget to take in the extraordinary panoramic view over the bay of Marseille from the top of the highest tower.

On board our comfortable motorboats, depart from Marseille's Old Port for the If Castle, a 15-minute sail away.

Disembarkation for a one-hour tour of the Castle.

The rest of the tour takes you to the creeks of the Frioul Islands.

Stop for a swim and a little tanning.

Return to Vieux Port via the Vallons des Auffes.

 Depending on weather conditions, the captain reserves the right to cancel the outing for safety reasons.

During our sea trip, we'll be visiting some remarkable natural sites. These sites are home to a significant biodiversity of flora and fauna that is still preserved and that it is essential to protect. We will be taking care to adapt our sailing and our behaviour to preserve this environment.

Organizer : Localanque
Duration : 2.5 hour(s)
Number of participants : Boats for up to 10 passengers


To take with you:
For swimming and tanning breaks, don't forget bathing suit, towel, sunglasses,sun cream and hat ... and in winter, remember to cover yourself.
Important information:
The tour is available to book monday to friday, with the exception of Mondays from 15/01/2024 to 30/04/2024 and 1st May, when the Château d'If is closed and morning sunday.

The boats welcome 10 people

Duration :

2h30 circuit morning : 09.30 to 12.00

2h30 circuit afternoon : 14:00 to 16:30

On bad weather days, the Château d'If remains closed and the tour is not operated.

Key points :
  • Whether shared from 6 people minimum to 10 maximum (ticketing) or private (10 people max), the tour begins with a crossing to the small island of If.
  • We'll be disembarking you for an hour, just long enough for you to visit this monument rich in historical anecdotes.
  • You'll cross in the footsteps of François 1st, the Count Mirabeau, Alexandre Dumas and his Count of Monte Cristo, and many others, even a rhinoceros ...
  • ...

Booking

Booking

Included

Included
Charter with skipper, fuel, insurance, port tax and entrance ticket to visit the If Castle On board: water, masks, cool box

Not Included

Not Included
Catering services

Rates

Rates

Rates 2025

Rates 2025
Full price
From 550€

Localisation

Localisation

Discover the If Castle - Sea walking 2h30 tour
22 Rue de la Loge, 13002 Marseille

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • Italian
  • English
  • French

Access

Access
  • The appointment is made at our agency before heading out on one of our boats located just a few metres away.
    subway : Vieux Port station
    bus : line 582 - stop Hotel de Ville
    Near by, Parking Q-Park Vieux Port Hôtel de Ville
Updated on 28 February 2025 at 09:19
by Office de Tourisme des Loisirs et des Congrès de Marseille
(Offer identifier : 6808669)