Visitors exploring Cosquer Cave in Marseille with audio guides.
Cosquer Cave building in Marseille with waterfront view and cathedral in background.
Visitors exploring diving equipment at Cosquer Cave exhibit in Marseille.
Visitors with headphones view prehistoric cave paintings in Cosquer Cave, Marseille.
Visitors exploring animal exhibits at Cosquer Cave in Marseille.
Ancient animal cave painting in Cosquer Cave, Marseille.
Visitors observing a prehistoric exhibit at Cosquer Cave, Marseille.

Cosquer Cave Entry Ticket + City Tour With Audio Guide, Marseille

Marseille
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Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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Start an adventure with the Cosquer Cave Entry Ticket plus City Tour With Audio Guide in Marseille, France. Explore the depths of this remarkable site at the Cosquer Mediterranean building, featuring a partial replica of the cave and its stunning parietal artworks. The tour includes a 35-minute audio-guide journey through a six-seater exploratory vehicle along a 220m underwater cave route.

At Cosquer Mediterranean, explore an engaging replica of the renowned Cosquer Cave and its accompanying Mediterranean Gallery.

Begin a journey through semi-darkness aboard a six-seater capsule for a fascinating 35-minute ride spanning 220 meters.

Discover insights into ancient Homo sapiens at the expansive 2,500 m² Mediterranean Gallery following your visit to the replica cave.

Continue uncovering Marseille's top attractions with an audio guide offering multiple languages via a sightseeing app.

Access to the Cosquer Cave Entry Ticket + City Tour With Audio Guide

Audio guide provided in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish and Italian

Self-guided tour of Marseille city through a mobile app; available in English only

Guided exploration in caves and urban areas

Mobile device

Visitors exploring Cosquer Cave in Marseille with audio guides.

Visitors exploring Cosquer Cave in Marseille with audio guides.

Cosquer Cave Exploration

Located in Cosquer Mediterranean is a three-story building featuring a partial replica of the renowned Cosquer Cave. This engaging experience begins on the ground floor, where you'll walk over a floating walkway to explore Henri Cosquer’s diving club. Here, visitors can step into an elevator that descends to the entrance of the underwater caves.

Once there, board a six-seater exploratory vehicle for a fascinating 35-minute Cosquer Cave tour guided by audio narration. As you traverse the 220m cave route, the environment's authenticity is preserved through elements like silence and temperature control, enhancing your journey with realistic lighting and water presence.

Your exploration concludes at the Mediterranean Gallery on the third floor. Here, life-sized models of animals such as cave lions and bison await, offering insights into Homo sapiens' historical interactions with these creatures.

City Tour in Marseille

Following your 2-hour adventure through Cosquer Cave, discover the historic charm of Marseille. As France's oldest city, it offers a rich tapestry for exploration using a multilingual audio guide accessible via an app. This self-paced tour enables you to capture memorable photos at famous landmarks like the Basilica of Notre-Dame de La Garde, Le Panier, and the Vieux Port.

Cosquer Cave building in Marseille with waterfront view and cathedral in background.

Cosquer Cave building in Marseille with waterfront view and cathedral in background.

Visitors exploring diving equipment at Cosquer Cave exhibit in Marseille.

Visitors exploring diving equipment at Cosquer Cave exhibit in Marseille.

Visitors with headphones view prehistoric cave paintings in Cosquer Cave, Marseille.

Visitors with headphones view prehistoric cave paintings in Cosquer Cave, Marseille.

Accessibility

    This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or prams/strollers, but guide dogs can accompany visitors at the venue.

    Additional information

      Cave visits are restricted to children aged 3 and above. Mobile tickets will be accepted as valid entry.

      Visitors exploring animal exhibits at Cosquer Cave in Marseille.

      Visitors exploring animal exhibits at Cosquer Cave in Marseille.

      Ancient animal cave painting in Cosquer Cave, Marseille.

      Ancient animal cave painting in Cosquer Cave, Marseille.

      Plan ahead by booking your entry ticket at least a day in advance during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions.

      If you’re bringing children, note that this experience is not suitable for those under 3 years old due to accessibility constraints.

      To ensure quick access upon arrival, activate the audio guide on your phone before starting the tour as mobile tickets are accepted and can streamline entry.

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      Operating hours

      Grotte Cosquer

      Monday
      9:30am - 6:00am
      Tuesday
      9:30am - 6:00am
      Wednesday
      9:30am - 6:00am
      Thursday
      9:30am - 6:00am
      Friday
      9:30am - 6:00am
      Saturday
      9:30am - 6:00am
      Sunday
      9:30am - 6:00am
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      FAQs

      The audio guides are available in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian.
      A six-seater exploratory vehicle takes you on a 35-minute ride along a 220-meter route in semi-darkness.
      The Cosquer Cave exploration is not wheelchair-accessible nor suitable for prams/strollers.
      In the 2,500 m² gallery, you'll learn about Homo sapiens who lived in these caves and their cohabitation with various animals.
      Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
      You will require an entry ticket to access the cave, which you can obtain as a mobile ticket.
      The caves are not accessible to children under the age of three.
      Yes, you can use a self-guided sightseeing app for exploring Marseille, which is available only in English.
      You will conclude your experience in the Mediterranean Gallery, which covers life and animals associated with Homo sapiens who lived in the caves.
      The audio-guided tour lasts for approximately 35 minutes through the 220-meter route of the cave.

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