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The Best Tours in Marseille – Calanques, Old Port & Day Trips

We compared the tours that actually start in Marseille – Calanques boats and hikes, Old Port walks, Mucem and Vélodrome tickets and days out to Cassis, Aix and the lavender fields – and say plainly when a trip is long, weather-dependent or better done on your own.

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167 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices from GetYourGuide as of our last update. The current price and availability are shown on GetYourGuide before booking.

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

· 4.0 (3,642)

Enjoy panoramic views of Marseille and its landmarks on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Discover the culture of the city with an onboard audio tour, and admire sights like the Notre…

from €25 per person

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From Marseille: Iconic Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming

From Marseille: Iconic Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming

⏱ 3 - 4.5 hours · 4.7 (1,768)

Discover the beauty of the Calanques National Park, as you cruise from Marseille to Cassis, on this boat tour that includes snorkeling gear, soft drinks, wetsuits, and GoPro cam…

from €79 per person

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Marseille: OM Stadium Tour at CEPAC Vélodrome

Marseille: OM Stadium Tour at CEPAC Vélodrome

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.4 (1,335)

Step behind the scenes of CEPAC Vélodrome and explore the locker rooms, players’ tunnel, pitchside, and press room of Olympique de Marseille.

from €21 per person

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Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (1,009)

Discover the beauty of the Frioul Islands Calanques aboard a catamaran cruise to iconic places. Sip fresh drinks, use the included snorkeling and stand-up paddle gear, and jump…

from €79 per person

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Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
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Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

⏱ 1 - 3 days · 4.4 (905)

Alone, with family or friends, take advantage of CityPass to discover and visit the city at your own pace. Public transport, museums, culture and leisure all-inclusive package i…

from €36 per person

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Marseille: Mucem Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Marseille: Mucem Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

· 4.3 (717)

Save time with a skip-the-line ticket to the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations in Marseille and learn more about the history and culture of the Mediterranean ba…

from €11 per person

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Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

⏱ 1 hour · 4.2 (643)

Enjoy an interactive visit to the Musée de l'Illusion (Museum of Illusions) in Marseille with this entry ticket. Discover mind-bending exhibits and optical illusions that ch…

from €19 per person

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Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

⏱ 5 hours · 4.8 (620)

Explore the majestic sites in the Calanques National Park, its creeks, the coast, and learn about the breathtaking surroundings of one of Marseille's most renowned parks.

from €35 per person

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Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Wine

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Wine

⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.7 (593)

Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise at sundown with a Mediterranean buffet-style dinner on board and before the sun sets enjoy a swimming stop by the Calanques of the Frioul Islands.

from €75 per person

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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

· 4.8 (538)

Board a romantic evening sailing cruise on a traditional schooner. Go swimming near a cove in the Frioul Archipelago, and enjoy a light dinner at sunset.

from €80 per person

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Marseille: Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine

Marseille: Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine

· 4.7 (460)

Board a sailing cruise on a traditional wooden schooner built in 1949 and head to Calanques National Park to go snorkeling.

from €130 per person

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Marseille: City Highlights Guided Half-Day E-Bike Tour

Marseille: City Highlights Guided Half-Day E-Bike Tour

⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.7 (439)

Discover the highlights of Marseille city center on a guided e-bike tour. Explore the MuCem area, the promenades, and Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica.

from €57 per person

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Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour First visit 0 h ★ 4.0 (3,642) €25 Check price →
From Marseille: Iconic Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming First visit 3 h ★ 4.7 (1,768) €79 Check price →
Marseille: OM Stadium Tour at CEPAC Vélodrome First visit 1.5 h ★ 4.4 (1,335) €21 Check price →
Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle First visit 3 h ★ 4.8 (1,009) €79 Check price →

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Tours are taken from the current Marseille inventory and ranked by verified reviews, not copied from another destination. Offers that start in Aix, Avignon or Nice are left out.

Clear starting points

Boat trips leave from the Vieux-Port or nearby harbours, Calanques hikes start on the city's southern edge, and Provence day trips mean a long day on the road.

No brochure promises

Marseille has no sandy resort beach in the centre, the Mistral can cancel a boat trip, and the best coves are in the Calanques, not in town. We say what the city does and does not offer.

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Honest answers to the questions travellers ask us most.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Calanques a boat trip or a hike?

Both, and they are different days. A boat from the Vieux-Port shows the white cliffs and lets you swim, and needs no park booking. Walking to coves such as Sugiton is free but regulated: on peak summer days the national park asks for a free reservation, and in fire-risk weather the massifs are closed. Check the park website the evening before.

Is Marseille a beach destination?

Not in the resort sense. The city beaches (Prado, Catalans) are urban and busy at weekends. The turquoise coves people photograph are in the Calanques and are reached by boat or on foot, so plan a boat trip or a hike if swimming is the goal.

How do I get to the Château d’If?

By ferry from the Vieux-Port, roughly 20 minutes each way. Boats can be suspended in strong wind, in which case the island is not reachable. Combined ferry-and-entry offers exist; check what the ticket includes before you book.

Which day trips make sense from Marseille?

Cassis and Aix-en-Provence are the closest, around 30 km each. The Luberon villages, the Verdon gorge and the Valensole lavender plateau are full days with a lot of driving. Lavender blooms roughly from mid-June to the end of July, so those tours only make sense then.

Can I visit Nice or Monaco as a day trip?

Nice is about 200 km away, so it is not a sensible day trip by road from here. We cover it on a separate page, tours-nice.com. If the Riviera is the goal, stay there.

How do I get from the airport to the city?

Marseille Provence Airport is in Marignane, about 27 km from the centre. The airport shuttle to Saint-Charles station takes roughly 25 to 30 minutes. A taxi takes about as long, with traffic.

What does Marseille not offer?

It is not a postcard town: the centre is busy, parts are rough, and the Mistral wind can cancel boats and spoil the beach. In return it has a real working port, strong food and the Calanques on the doorstep. Book the sea trips for calm days and keep a plan B.

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