The 15 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.Calanques Shore Excursion Electric Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Spend six hours on a small-group e-bike tour from Marseille’s cruise terminal to the Calanques. Ride with a guide such as Amélie or Cindy, stop at beaches and fishing villages, swim at Maronaise, and see Notre-Dame de la Garde. Lunch is extra.

“Bel aperçu des beaux endroits de la ville,avec possibilité de baignade dans les calanques. La guide Amélie au top. Instructions du point de RDV à améliorer.”

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8.From Marseille Cruise Port: Luberon Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 7 hours · from $175

Leave Marseille by air-conditioned minibus for a seven-hour tour of four Luberon highlights. You get free time in Lourmarin, Bonnieux, and Roussillon, plus a Gordes viewpoint. English and French guides lead groups of up to eight, with Thursday visits timed for Roussillon’s market.

“We had an amazing day!! The towns are so charming and our guide was the best! She gave us great information about the area and things to do in each town.”

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9.Valensole Lavenders Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 7h 30m · from $175

Leave your cruise ship with a guide such as Paolo, Ben, Benoit, or Remi for a 7.5-hour minivan trip to Valensole. Expect photo stops, lavender advice, a producer visit, and free time for lunch in the village.

“Paolo was great! He knew exactly what we were looking for and knew the area well. Very personable and knowledgeable.”

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10.From Marseille Cruise Port : Aix-en-Provence and Cassis

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · from $170

From Marseille’s cruise port, you’ll travel by air-conditioned minivan to Aix-en-Provence and Cassis with an English or French-speaking guide. Expect three hours in Aix, two in Cassis, free time for lunch, and an optional Calanques boat trip.

“Wonderful day! Loved Provence and Cassie! Our guide Emmanuel was fabulous”

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11.From Marseille Cruise Port : Marseille and Cassis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 33 reviews · 7 hours · from $175

Leave your Marseille cruise terminal in a small air-conditioned minibus for a 7-hour tour of Marseille, Cassis, and Cape Canaille. You get a panoramic city tour, a Notre-Dame de la Garde photo stop, free time in Cassis, and an optional one-hour Calanques boat trip.

“we waited 30 minutes for another couple to show up. turns out they were confused about the meeting place. we were too, but got lucky. better explanation and better communication would help. the guide was not pleasant. the tour was boring. we called an Uber and left the tour after an hour.”

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12.Marseille Port: Shore Excursion to Aix-en-Provence Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · from $170

Travel from your Marseille cruise ship to Aix-en-Provence in a small, air-conditioned minibus, then return via Marseille’s Corniche Road, Saint-Victor Abbey, and Notre-Dame de la Garde. You get free time for lunch and shopping, bilingual guiding, and pickup at the ship.

“Wonderful tour guide and very enjoyable and educational sightseeing”

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13.From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $187

Leave Marseille port with a guide such as Emmanuel, Sylvia, or Remy, taste wine at a small Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate, then enjoy three hours in Avignon. The day is scenic and well organized, but Avignon time can feel short once lunch and sightseeing are counted.

“We were met at the cruise ship terminal by our guide who was punctual, informative and enthusiastic. He was able to confidently converse in English and adhered to a strict time schedule though very willing to accommodate our requests. Unfortunately the cruise schedule limited our time and it would have been great to spend more time in Avignon. However our guide was very helpful with information to make the most of our visit. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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14.3-Hour Shore Excursion Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Walk Marseille with a wine, food, and culture guide through Noailles, Le Panier, and the Old Port. Expect six tasting stops, panisse, pastis, and a mix of French, Greek, Arab, Italian, and Lebanese flavors. Laurent leads some tours and is known for local food and homemade bouillabaisse.

“Laurent was wonderful. Interesting, witty, fun and he is a great chef. His home made Bouillabaise was tasty. Can highly recommend doing this tour, it's a great way to see the city”

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15.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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