FRANCE · CORSICA
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular corsica tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
See Ajaccio’s Napoleon monuments and Sanguinaires coast by open-top bus, with a 20–30 minute Parata panoramic stop for islands views.
“This was a wondreful way to see all of the sights of Ajaccio. This was an hour long bus ride to the end of the Ajaccio area, complete with amazing views of the coastline, beautiful greenery and flowers, and ending with views of the city.”
A full-day guided boat tour from Ajaccio or Porticcio through UNESCO Scandola, Girolata swim break, and Calanche de Piana cliffs.
A 3h15 boat trip from Porto Ota to Calanques de Piana, the Scandola reserve, and a 30-minute Girolata break with English guides.
“Het werd geannuleerd en ik kon zelf achter mn refund aan. Geannuleerd vanwege slecht weer. Concurrent voer wel gewoon en met hen hebben we een super middag gehad. Zonder slecht weer.”
Eco-friendly boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola Reserve, plus a sea-only stop in Girolata and an optional Calanche de Piana upgrade.
“la réserve de scandola et les calanques de Piana . Visite de girolata ,c'est moyen”
3h15 small-group boat cruise from Porto/Ota to Scandola reserve and Piana calanques, with Girolata and an English option.
“C’est un décor magnifique, les calanques, la réserve de Scandola et le village de Girolata nous ont éblouis. La balade de 3h passe très vite. À faire absolument !”
Silent hybrid boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola, Girolata village, and turquoise Elbu Bay for a calm 3-hour coast cruise.
“paysage magnifique. les explications etaient top et tres enrichissantes. l'animateur très sympathique”
Boat tour from Porto to Scandola and Calanche de Piana, with wildlife spotting, a remote sea-only village stop, and a possible swim.
Boat tour from Sagone through UNESCO Scandola and Piana, with Girolata lunch stop and a Capo Rosso natural pool swim.
“La beauté du site. Les mystères de la nature. Le choix du skipper rodolphe qui m'a fait découvrir ces lieux magiques. Les faits historiques narrés par rodolphe sont très intéressants. Cette belle baignade parmi ses beaux poissons. Je reviens ravie, pleins de paillettes ds les yeux... Merci à toi. Je te recommande.”
Cruise the Gulf of Porto by silent hybrid boat, then see Piana’s Calanques, Capo Rosso tower, and the Natural Pool.
“Le tour en bateau est bien, l excursion à duré pile 1 heure, au lieu 1h30, Dommage”
Sail from Corsica to Scandola and Piana’s creeks, swim in protected waters, visit Girolata, and enjoy a full nine-hour coastal adventure.
“About the boat! It was too windy and lots of waves.People with orthopedic problems must know the boat may bump a lot! The driver Thomas and also guide was so good. Translate everything to English.”
Review the Sanguinaires Islands sunset boat tour from Porticcio, with speedboat thrills, a lighthouse walk, Corsican aperitif, and sunset views.
“Been there with my wife last summer, this was the highlight of our trip to Corsica, I just can't remember seeing anything nicer in France. Being on the speed boat is a phenomenal experience and exploring the island right before the sunset is uRead more”
A 3–4 hour sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to the Sanguinaires Islands with wine tasting, local bites, and live Corsican music.
“Le coucher de soleil était exceptionnel, il y a de quoi plutôt bien manger mais surtout de quoi boire, soyez bien accroché le vigneron a la main plutôt lourde !”
Corsica cruise from Ota: Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve views, plus a weather-based swim stop at Girolata.
“The boat was very clean, the captain managed to fit the 3 ‘must see’ places within 3 hours 15 mins, including a swimming spot, and the snacks and drinks available for purchase was handy.”
Cruise from Calvi into Scandola Reserve on a 12-person boat, with caves, volcanic cliffs, swimming, Corsican drinks, and sunset views.
“Very interesting tour with a very friendly guide. A nice sized boat. We felt safe at all time.”
Cruise from Calvi past its citadel to Revellata, swim at Alga Beach, and watch the Corsican sunset with an aperitif for $59.
“Theo was a perfect guide and pilot. He made us share a moment out of time and we thank him. Isabelle and José”
