France · MARSEILLE TOURS
Good marseille tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Marseille’s Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Mucem, and coastal sights with a flexible one-day Colorbüs tour.
“Great way to see the city without paying a lot of money to do it.”
Paddle Marseille’s Côte Bleue calanques with a guide, swim in a quiet cove, and see cliffs, caves, wildlife, and coast from the sea.
“Very nice tour with a cool guide! He told us some nice facts about the local sealife as well.”
Eat your way through Marseille on a small-group walk with camembert, panisse, sardines, sweets, drinks, and local food stories.
“Overall, pretty good tour. Best part is: drinks (including alcohol are included). The food choices were awesome and really highlighted the local cuisine of Marseille. The tour guide was passionate and well liked by us and the restaurants we visited. One thing I’d suggest: don’t take us to a middle eastern pastry place as the last stop. We’re in France - take us to absolutely any bakery (even if we’ve already visited one).. That was the weirdest endings to a food tour I’ve ever experienced. Other than the ending - near perfect food tour! I’d still highly recommend.”
Hike Marseille’s Calanques with a local guide, picnic, sea swim, dramatic coves, and practical tips for heat, transport, and trail difficulty.
“It was very chilling and really connected to nature, the weather was a little windy but overall it sunny and not so cold!Giving the summer vibe! Sebastian was very helpful!”
Hike Marseille’s Calanques with a local guide, picnic, swim, and optional 700-meter Blue Grotto excursion for $41.
“Fantastic hike.. spectacular scenery.. awesome guide (Ben) Would give 10 stars if I could”
Explore Marseille’s Musée de l’Illusion with holograms, puzzles, sensory rooms, and photo tricks in a fun one-hour visit.
“Super expérience !!! J’adore le musée de l’illusion !!”
Sail from Marseille to the Frioul Calanques, learn the ropes, swim, snorkel, and enjoy a relaxed four-hour trip in a small group.
“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”
Cruise Marseille’s Côte Bleue Marine Park in a small group, with swimming, sea caves, fishing ports, and guided coastal views.
“I loved the experience, we saw Marseille from another perspective, the monitor (Max) always telling us at all times where we were and what it was, we will return without a doubt and hire again, a ten”
Spend seven hours aboard a historic sailing yacht from Marseille, with Calanques views, swimming, snorkeling, a chef-made lunch, and organic wine.
“Had the most amazing time, will definitely do this again next time I’m in Marseille! Recommending to all my family and friends! A very intimate experience with friendly sailors!”
Review of Marseille’s 3 to 4-hour catamaran tour, with Frioul swims, snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“Was fun! Was a little bit cold and windy so we didn’t go the paddle boarding but had fun anyways. The views are amazing.”
Tour Marseille’s Orange Vélodrome, from the OM dressing rooms and players’ tunnel to the press room and trophy collection.
Review of Marseille’s Le Tour du Fada e-bike tour, with Notre-Dame de la Garde, the Corniche, Le Panier, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“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.”
Ride Marseille’s Calanques by e-bike, stop at Sormiou or Morgiou for a swim, and enjoy big coastal views in a small group.
“Beautiful scenery and super fun! The views were amazing and it was a good workout! Could have spent much more time at the beach, but it was so pretty and a refreshing dip!”
Sail Marseille’s harbor at sunset aboard Goélette Alliance, swim by Frioul, enjoy a fresh vegetarian buffet, rosé, music, and city lights.
“Lovely night sailing. Not a crowded boat by any means. Lovely french music, good simple food and wine. Nice evening.”
See Marseille by e-bike in 210 minutes, from Le Panier and the Old Port to Notre Dame de la Garde and the Corniche.
“Great way to see the city. Only wish there were more dedicated bike lanes.”
Pick a ticket, a vineyard or a stretch of coast.
