France · MARSEILLE TOURS
The old port, the soap shops, and the white inlets south of the city that are only properly reached by boat. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which sailings are cancelled in a mistral.
See Marseille’s Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Mucem, and Corniche by panoramic bus with flexible hop-on, hop-off access.
“ability to walk around on our own time and decide what we wanted to see in each stop”
Paddle Marseille’s Côte Bleue calanques to quiet coves, cliffs, and a beach with a guide. Practical tips on fitness, gear, timing, and value.
“I really liked the activity and the guide and will do the kayak tour again next time I go to Marseille”
Taste Marseille through cheese, panisse, sardines, sweets, and local drinks on a small group walking tour through four central districts.
“Guide was fantastic & each location unique & flavorful. We did not feel rushed at the stops nor did we leave hungry. Tour was more focused on food than history which was my preference.”
Hike Marseille’s Calanques with a local guide, picnic, sea swim, coastal views, and practical tips for this active half-day outing.
“Really breathtaking tour. The guide is awesome. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would go again no doubt! Recommended”
Hike Marseille’s Calanques with a guide, picnic, swim, and optional Blue Cave trip, with dramatic cliffs, pine woods, and clear Mediterranean water.
“Fantastic hike.. spectacular scenery.. awesome guide (Ben) Would give 10 stars if I could”
Explore Marseille’s Musée de l’Illusion for sensory exhibits, holograms, photo rooms, and hands-on science in a one-hour visit.
“Super expérience !!! J’adore le musée de l’illusion !!”
Sail from Marseille to the Frioul Calanques, learn the ropes, swim and snorkel in a cove, and enjoy a relaxed four-hour sea trip.
“Had an awesome, unforgettable experience with Dennis! Flowing with the big and small waves of Marseille, feeling the wind and sunlight - you won’t imagine until you try. The boat is smaller than expected but think that’s what made this sailing tour so exciting. It’s a bit cold to swim when we visited May 22nd for everyone’s reference. Try navigating if you have chance! Thanks for the great memory Dennis”
Review of Marseille’s 4-hour Côte Bleue cruise, with swimming stops, sea caves, fishing ports, guides, price, tips, and practical details.
“Nice trip at the beautiful coastline. Nice stops for swimming and snorkeling”
Sail from Marseille aboard historic Le Don du Vent for Calanques scenery, swimming, snorkeling, a chef-made lunch, and organic wine.
“A perfect day on the Mediterranean! We can’t recommend this excursion highly enough - beautiful scenery, swimming, and a delicious lunch aboard a grand sailboat with a gracious, knowledgeable crew. We’re so grateful we got to experience the beauty of Calanques!”
Review of Marseille’s $93 catamaran tour with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Frioul Islands views, and a rooftop jump board.
“I came to Marseille with 2 of my friends from Britain, sadly non of us are french speakers so we felt very privileged to have 2 amazing attentive guides who spoke english always checking in asking how we were, giving advice about the area as it was our first time here. The boat trip was amazing, the boat was so nice too, amazing weather and the paddle boards and boat were so clean and spacious, we sat on the nets of the catamaran and had drinks and snacks, easily the best day of our trip. the sunset was beautiful we also made friends with other people on the boat and…”
Review of Marseille’s Grand E-Bike Tour, with Notre-Dame de la Garde, Corniche Kennedy, Le Panier, practical tips, value, and safety advice.
“Jordan was our tour guide and he did an excellent job! He was very knowledgeable with the history of Marseille. As a person who doesn’t exercise, hesitated on going, I actually enjoyed the 3hr bike ride. The rest of our crew were very nice and glad we met them. It’s definitely a thing to do so you can go back and decide on what other things you would like to focus on seeing and doing during the remaining of your stay.”
Review of Marseille’s Calanques e-bike tour, with scenic routes, swim stops, practical tips, fitness needs, price, and honest drawbacks.
“Vincent was a great guide and the tour was a uniquely fun way to explore the National Park. I would strongly recommend.”
See Marseille by e-bike in four hours, from Le Panier and the Old Port to Notre Dame de la Garde and coastal viewpoints.
“Great tour. You can see the best places in 3.5 hours. We had a great guid.”
Ride an e-bike from Pointe Rouge to Calanque de Sormiou, with steep climbs, sea views, a swim stop, and expert local guides.
“Amazing bikes, great tour guide, fun trails/scenery, the climbs are easy and it’s well worth it.”
Explore Marseille on foot with Charles, from La Major and Le Panier to Notre Dame, Vallon des Auffes, and the Old Port.
“Very informative tour as our guide took us to many hidden gyms of Marseille. We had amazing time and good for first timers in Marseille.”
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