FRANCE · MARSEILLE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular marseille tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Marseille hop-on hop-off by Colorbüs: 11-language phone audio, live tracking, free Wi-Fi, and panoramic sights at your pace.
“Lots to see, although the driver didn’t stop so we were all stuck in the bus”
Marseille’s Calanques by boat with swim stops, snorkeling gear, and GoPro photos at secret coves like Riou and the Blue Cave.
“It was an amazing experience where we learned about the history of the Calanques and swam in the beautiful ocean. Highly recommend.”
Paddle the Côte Bleue calanques from Marseille to Carry-le-Rouet on a 3-hour kayak tour with a certified guide and a swim stop.
“Very good. Kelvin was so helpful and literally guided us all the way through. When ai couldn’t paddle any further, he ties our kayak with a rope and took us along too. Had such a wonderful time. Thanks guys.”
Marseille CityPass bundles transit, MuCEM, museums, sightseeing train, and a boat-to-islands or Cosquer Cave choice for 24–72 hours.
“we had a fab trip and did most of the things included in the pass! We used the Metro extensively and had priority access to the other activities! I couldn’t recommend it more highly!”
Access the Orange Vélodrome at Marseille, explore behind the scenes, and see OM’s trophy room, including France’s only Champions League trophy.
“Super expérience à refaire !”
Small-group boat tour from Marseille’s Old Port to the Côte Bleue: cave visits, snorkel swims in turquoise coves, drinks and navettes.
“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”
Marseille Food Tour by Do Eat Better: a 3.5-hour walking full-meal of pastis, panisse, sardines, nougat, calissons, and North African sweets.
“Our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and very pleasant. It was a great tour good food. We gained a lot of knowledge.”
A 5-hour guided hike through Marseille’s Calanques with a scenic picnic and a refreshing swim, led by local guides.
“Amazing hike, moderate difficulty, beautiful place with astonishing views. Jade was great, we had really nice chats and she gave us quite a lot info about park and France in general. She also took into account everyone's opinion on which route we want to take. Lunch was lovely as well.”
2-hour RIB cruise from the Mucem past Château d’If and Vallon des Auffes, with a swim stop and snorkel gear in Frioul waters.
“Really good tour round the Frioul Islands Guide Tomas really helpful and informative couldn’t do enough for all Great couple of hours would recommend”
Guided hike in Calanques National Park from Marseille with a seaside swim, picnic lunch, and optional 700m Blue Cave grotto.
“This hike was absolutely incredible. Alex was very knowledgeable of the area and accommodating to everyone’s hiking needs. Highly recommend booking this tour if you’re in Marseille!”
1-hour ticket at Marseille’s Musée de l’Illusion: optical puzzles, perspective photo rooms, and hands-on science for all ages.
“Distrayante et instructive”
Marseille sunset dinner cruise on an electric silent boat to Frioul islands with a vegetarian buffet, Provence rosé, and swim time.
“The Captain was great and had a speaker for us to play music. She was friendly and accommodating and made the experience fun. I like the eco friendly boat and dinner options. Swimming in the beautiful water before enjoying the sunset was wonderful”
Marseille sunset sailing on a wooden schooner: swim in the Frioul cove, enjoy a vegetarian buffet dinner and Provence rosé.
“The guys on the ship were so lovely, friendly and funny. They made the journey. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Food and wine were delicious and sunset incredible.”
Sail from Marseille to the Frioul Calanques, learn basic sailing, swim and snorkel in a sheltered cove on this four-hour trip.
“Best experience ever! If you are in Marseille you have to do it! Julien is perfect!! I hope to be back soon and do it again!”
Sail the Calanques from Marseille on Le Don du Vent for swimming, snorkeling, and a chef-made buffet lunch with organic wine.
“Wonderful experience, we stopped at 2 coves and got the opportunity to swim. Plenty of food, wine, sweets and fruits. Loads of mingling on the boat too and it was a great opportunity to meet new people. *side note, I was very seasick for the first two hours of the trip and the crew were…”
