Urban Hike, les randonnées urbaines de Marseille — Attraction in Marseille

Guide Oliver smoked during the "tour". Any guide information was sporadic, intermittent. Walk very briskly 1.5 km, guide only speaks with whoever is next to him, then stops for brief review with group, then repeat. Unlike any guided experience I ever had or heard of. Guide texted later to say we did not understand his notion of a "tour".We left before it was complete. Others reviews here are a mystery to me. Certainly don't mirror our experience. The guide smoking during the tour was the topper.

Wow--- several months later I see the guide Oliver's revisionist portrayal of reality. Late? we were waiting for him to show up. His smoking was 30 minutes into the event, not while waiting. Asked any questions about the surroundings, or the city, he was clueless.... may as well have been a total stranger to the location. This "tour" is unprofessional as the devel, and if you dare to criticize, Oliver will recreate reality to appear a bit more positive. Been traveling for decades all over the globe, this tour is the worst without any...

This was the best way to start out our time in Marseille! Olivier gave us an amazing overview of the city, along with recommendations for lunch after the tour and other things to do while we are in Marseille. He also graciously offered to provide other recommendations via text if we needed anything. We are in love with the city and Olivier is a big part of that.

Please be aware that Marseille is a very hilly city and know that the least “sportive” option might still be a lot of walking for the typical tourist due to the hills. Great for people who want a solid HIKE, culture, and history....

We (a group of 4) booked a private tour with Olivier as an excursion while we were in port on a cruise vacation.

Olivier was absolutely wonderful from the booking, all the way through the tour.

His tour felt like a love letter to his hometown. Not that he glossed over her imperfections, because he didn't. But it was evident that he loves her all the more for them. His knowledge was impressive and his passion was evident and contagious.

I cannot recommend this tour enough. Do yourself a favor and skip the overpriced cruise excursions and hang out with Olivier...