SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 13 most popular marseille tours for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Port-to-panorama Marseille in 4 hours with Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, Old Port time, and English guidance.
Most Popular“Great tour seeing the magnificent vistas around. The cathedral is a must see. Magnificent seaside markets with amazing seafood, cheese and charcutiere.”
Half-day electric bike tour from Marseille cruise port with pickup, Notre-Dame de la Garde views, Old Port and Vallon des Auffes.
“First, I have to say Pauline was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable of the history. And watched out for our safety the best she could. Giving us helpful hints how to navigate the traffic. Now what I will say is you should be comfortable on an E bike with lots of traffic…”
Cruise-port friendly Marseille e-bike tour with a small group, expert guide, and big sights from MuCEM to Notre-Dame de la Garde.
“The people are great. We fell welcome. The cafe is adorable, we love the ride bike. everything was great”
Small-group Marseille and Cassis shore excursion with Route des Crêtes views, Cassis free time, and Notre-Dame de la Garde panoramas.
“We loved our tour of Marseilles and Cassis. The landscape was spectacular! Our tour guide Morgane was fantastic. Her English was first-rate and her knowledge of what was most important for us to see was invaluable.”
Cruise-day Marseille and Aix in a small group with port pickup, Provence countryside drive, and smart free time in Aix.
“The excursion was fantastic. Giovanni was superb: punctual, informative, a very good driver, and was very accommodating (slowed down and even stopped on the side of the road so we take photos). The itinerary is perfect if you only want to see a glimpse of each destination. For me, small group excursions is way better…”
Private electric bike tour from Marseille port with 360° views, coastal roads, fish market stops, and stress-free return to your ship.
“Thanks to the weather being a little blustery on the day, my wife and I really lucked out in getting an afternoon tour for just us with Emmanuel, the owner! Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing us around his home city, he was also very helpful and patient with me having to get used to…”
Cruise-day coach tour mixing Aix-en-Provence highlights with Marseille’s top waterfront views, timed to get you back onboard on schedule.
“This tour was well organized and I left knowing much about the area and culture. Communication was seamless through this app and WhatsApp, which gave me a great sense of security. We had a small group which I prefer and is easier to manage. The stops were interesting and informative. There is a bit of…”
Small-group Aix-en-Provence and Cassis shore trip from Marseille with port pickup, big city sights, Cape Canaille views, and optional calanques boat time.
“It was a good day with Pepe. We had comfortable van in which we travelled to Aix and Cassis. Lots of free time in each location, to explore on our own, all made easier with his explanations of the area. Pepe showed us beautiful views of the mountains and the sea!! I definitely recommend this…”
Marseille cruise day trip to Valensole lavender fields: photo stops, a producer visit, and village time in Provence.
“Paolo was great! He knew exactly what we were looking for and knew the area well. Very personable and knowledgeable.”
Marseille shore excursion to Provence wineries: small-group van, English wine expert, tastings at 2 estates, and free time in Cassis, Lourmarin, or Aix.
“This was an excellent tour if you love wine! If you care not just about tasting the wine but the history, culture and art of wine, Jean Gabriel is a knowledgeable and fun guide that will educate you. -Lester”
Electric bike ride through Marseille’s Calanques National Park, with cruise-port pickup, smart stops, and jaw-dropping cliff views.
“The bikes were perfect. Small group of bikers. The beauty is just incredible. Terrain was a little challenging for one of the bikers in our group.”
Marseille e-bike shore excursion to the Calanques: Notre Dame de la Garde views, Callelongue cove, and coastal stops with port pickup.
“Great way to see the city! Guide was awesome! View from Cathedral was worth the hill! e-bikes are really fun!”
Cruise-only small group tour from Marseille to Bonnieux, Roussillon, Gordes, and Lourmarin in Provence’s Luberon region.
“Tour guide was unprofessional, dressed inappropriately and provided little information on the best things to see in the villages. Second village was not worth seeing and we should have spent more time in Rousseau. Also, her vehicle broke down causing us to miss our last stop, and causing anxiety about getting back to the cruise…”
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