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.
“It was exactly what we needed. A relatively quick tour of the highlights of historic Ajaccio and Iles Sanguiniers (sp?). The bus was nice, the top deck was split between sun and shade and our driver was expert. A very nice time at a very reasonable price.”
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.
“Esperienza unica da fare se si è in Corsica Si visita posto che dalla terra ferma non si possono vedere…”
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.
“Des paysages somptueux, un équipage jeune et dynamique guidant la balade parfaitement . Moment inoubliable malgré un temps pluvieux et sableux . Mais inoubliable par là visite surprise des dauphins 🐬. Je recommande cette excursion avec ce groupe .”
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.
“Tour was canceled without advance notice. I had to drive almost one hour from Ajaccio to find out at the port. The reason being bad weather.”
Cruise the Gulf of Porto by silent hybrid boat, then see Piana’s Calanques, Capo Rosso tower, and the Natural Pool.
“Superbe activité, magnifique. Les calanques mais surtout la visite de la réserve naturelle sont à faire. Nous avions la compagnie Naev va, génial. Beaucoup d'explication et d'humour de la part de l'équipage.”
A 3–4 hour sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to the Sanguinaires Islands with wine tasting, local bites, and live Corsican music.
“l’activité a été annulée pour cause de mauvaise mer. Je n’ai pas été avertie à l’avance. J’espère être remboursée. Je publierai un nouvel avis dans ce cas.”
Corsica cruise from Ota: Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve views, plus a weather-based swim stop at Girolata.
“Génial ! Je recommande la balade est magnifique et tres complète. Merci à Dim pour sa bonne humeur et ces commentaires.”
Boat tour from Porto-Vecchio to Cerbicales and Lavezzi—bird-filled calm stops, snorkeling in clear waters, and scenic cruising.
“Superbe magnifique”
Calanques de Piana cruise from Porto: 90 minutes of UNESCO rock views, clear coves, possible dolphins, and a swim stop for $54.44.
“Booking on site exenle , very clear information on arrival, captain (Samson) smiling with humor , good sailor who has good spasm 🤣 walk and swimming very nice superb outingAuto-translated”
Half-day zodiac cruise from Ota to UNESCO Scandola and Calanche de Piana, with cave views and Gulf of Girolata scenery in English.
“We loved our excursion with the friendly Captain Amaury who introduced us to the creeks of Piana in a unique way by sneaking through the rocks and accompanying Corsican songs during visits to the most impressive creeks. We were moved by such beauty. You have to live it to understand it. We also enjoyed the…”
Small-group Ajaccio sunset cruise to Îles Sanguinaires with an island aperitif, time to swim, and a speedboat ride in Corsica.
“I had the pleasure of witnessing the most magnificent sunset on Sanguinary Islands. There’s a lighthouse on the island where you can climb to the top for amazing views. Lionel (our boat driver) served delicious canapés and then we set sail for the most magnificent sunset. 🌅”
