The 7 Best Marseille Shore Excursions

1.City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 321 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned minivan or bus from Marseille’s cruise port to Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, Abbaye Saint-Victor, Four des Navettes, Porte d’Aix, and the Old Port. Guides such as Paco, Aziz, Mario, and Mariano are praised for clear local insight, though meeting logistics and group size can vary.

“It was not a small group but 3 large buses full of people. Our tour guide was not as informative as other guides which made it hard to determine what we were seeing. We also felt very rushed at all locations.”

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2.Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Ride Marseille’s busy streets and coastal lanes on an electric bike with guides such as Pauline, Gaby, Melanie, and Eric. Visit Notre Dame de la Garde, the Old Port, Palais du Pharo, Vallon des Auffes, Panier, and Joliette during this four-hour cruise excursion for up to eight riders.

“We were at our pick up location on time but the other customers got there early and they left without us. They did call and returned to pick us up. We enjoyed the scope of the sights we saw. We felt unsafe for most of our time. The tour guide spent very little time explaining how the bikes work and we were not experienced with e-bikes. I would recommend this tour to experienced e-bike riders only.”

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3.Drive by cabriolet from Marseille cruise port to cassis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) Top rated

Denis and Virginia lead a private VW cabriolet drive from the Marseille cruise terminal to Cassis and La Ciotat. Expect open-air motoring, coastal viewpoints, Cap Canaille, calanques, photo stops, and time for lunch or shopping in Cassis. The tour lasts about five to seven hours.

“This was an awesome experience with amazing hosts! We saw so much in a short time. Driving the car was something we will never forget and highly recommend doing it if given the opportunity. Dennis and Virginia were the best.”

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4.Half-Day E-Bike Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $93

Meet your guide at the cruise port, ride a shuttle to the bike shop, and spend up to four hours seeing Marseille by electric bicycle. The route covers MuCEM, the Old Port, Pharo Palace, Vallon des Auffes, and Notre Dame de la Garde, with local guides such as Louis, Raphael, Luna, and Ann-Sophie leading small groups.

“Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learnt so much about the history and current state of affairs in Marseille! The bike ride was great fun! The only hard bit was riding up to Notre Dame! If you’re not overly fit, this part is difficult and you should check with the guide on whether it’s suitable for you.”

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5.Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Cassis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

Meet your guide at the cruise terminal for a seven-hour minivan tour of Marseille and Cassis. Visit Notre-Dame de la Garde, drive the Route des Crêtes to Cap Canaille, and enjoy free time in Cassis. Guides such as Sébastien, Morgane, Emanuel, and Caroline are praised for their warm, informed service.

“Our driver was Petra. She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city. She offered suggestions for restaurants and was very accommodating to all guests.”

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6.Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

See Aix-en-Provence’s fountains, markets, and Cours Mirabeau, then tour Marseille by air-conditioned vehicle with stops at Notre-Dame de la Garde and Saint-Victor. An English-speaking guide such as Pepe, Lucie, Rémy, or Morgane leads the day. Free time is built in, but Marseille is mainly a panoramic drive.

“Our guide was great. He provided great recommendations and made it easy for us to get around. Much better than doing a large group tour.”

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7.Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Travel from Marseille to Aix-en-Provence in a private, air-conditioned minivan with an English- or French-speaking guide. Walk the old town, see Saint-Sauveur Cathedral, visit Cézanne’s workshop, and reach the hill where he painted Sainte-Victoire Mountain. Nathalie leads the tour.

“Superb day spent in Aix-en-Provence with our oh so knowledgeable guide Nathalie! Such a pleasure to be with! Great humour too!! We had the chance to visit the town center with its small boutiques and the beautiful open air market. Thank you!!”

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