SHORE EXCURSIONS · FRANCE
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The 15 most popular marseille shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
A 4-hour Marseille shore excursion with port pickup, free landmark stops, and big views from Notre-Dame de la Garde plus Old Port time.
Most Popular“The tour was on time and pickup directions clear. I was disappointed in the tour director as she was difficult to understand also, did not accompany us into the church and was not clear in direction to return to the bus.”
Half-day electric bike shore tour of Marseille with port pickup, top landmarks, big views from Notre-Dame de la Garde, and easy cruising.
“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…”
Small-group Marseille to Cassis shore excursion with Route des Crêtes views, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and optional Calanques boat.
“Amazing tour of Marseille, France and Cassis, France. We had a tour guide for the day, Morgen who was a native of Marseille and extremely knowledgeable! Stops at churches and museums for photos and educational info along with a visit to Notre-Dame de la Garde and the Abbey of St Victor. After, we headed thru…”
Small-group Marseille and Aix shore excursion with port pickup, A/C van, and free time to explore Aix’s squares, markets, and fountains.
“We got lucky and ended up with a private tour for 2! Our guide was very nice, but we would have liked more information about the sights that we were seeing. She shared much about local culture, but it would have been nice to have had more details about the actual sights (inside).”
Private electric bike tour of Marseille’s top sights with cruise port pickup, 4 hours of riding, and worry-free timing. English guide.
“Tour was cancelled due to rain. Which was too bad b/c we were waiting at the pick up zone. Would have been nice if we’d been informed earlier.”
E-bike through Marseille and the Calanques National Park in 6 hours, with a guide, basilica stop, local coastal spots, and a wild beach swim.
“Picked up almost 30 minutes late, 2 in the group missed the pick up, they joined us later in the trip, 8 bikers in the trip, 2 of which got flat rear tires, had to wait for someone to arrive on bike to fix the tires, Had lunch in an area with broken glass and…”
Small-group Aix-en-Provence and Cassis shore trip from Marseille with port pickup, scenic drives, and optional Calanques boat time.
“This small group tour (eight people) gave us a chance to see two very different municipalities. In Aix en Provence, we were given the option of a guided tour by Audrey, our very amiable tour guide, or striking off on our own to explore the area. I chose the latter, although others on the tour…”
Small-group Provence wine day from Marseille cruise port: two winery tours, expert tastings, and free time in Cassis, Lourmarin or Aix.
“Our driver was not at the ship at the scheduled time. No one informed us that he was going to be late so we got nervous and started walking to find him at perhaps another pier all the while trying to get in touch with Viator. We finally got in touch with Viator only to…”
Electric e-bike ride from Marseille port into Calanques National Park for sea views, fishing harbors, and easy access to swims.
“Exciting way to see Marseille and Calanques. . Excellent guides; were very attentive to their guests. Picked up from cruise port with ease. Great day.”
Cruise-ready Marseille e-bike ride to Calanques National Park, with Notre-Dame de la Garde views, coastal stops, and timely return.
“This was an amazing biking tour through the streets of Marseille as well as along the coast. Our guide, Stefan, had great knowledge about the history as well as how to navigate the streets of the city. We enjoyed amazing views, learned about the city and enjoyed lunch from a local bakery.”
Port pickup from Marseille to Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape with small-group pacing, guided wine tasting, and UNESCO sights.
“Our guide Marion was fantastic. Shared lots of information while on drive. Free time in Avignon was perfect for visiting the Popes Place and this quaint town.”
A 7-hour small-group Luberon villages day from Marseille with port pickup, scenic viewpoints, and free time in four classic hill towns.
“We really enjoyed yourselves, however the number of participants should be limited to 7 passengers. With eight, one poor unlucky soul is required to sit in the middle between the driver and front passenger. If you are over 4 feet tall, you will have a big problem, as the Mercedes van has no legroom when…”
Marseille shore excursion to Valensole lavender fields. Small group, port pickup, guided photo stops, and time in the village.
“Fabulous time! Our guide Emmanuel was friendly and knowledgeable! He found us so many amazing spots to stop and take pictures. Highly recommend!!”
Private 4-hour Marseille shore tour with pickup and a classic hill-to-harbor route: Saint-Victor, Vallon des Auffes, Notre-Dame de la Garde.
“We had a wonderful tour with Diana. She picked us up right from the cruise port. We saw all the stops around town and even had time to stop at an additional church. Diana was knowledgeable and friendly. Her English was very good. We saw so much more than we would have on a cruise…”
Private Marseille shore excursion to Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, and Saint-Rémy, with air-conditioned minivan transport and optional Van Gogh site.
“I think the driver doesn't have a passion towards his job. He just wants to finish the day as soon as possible. I don't recommend this driver at all.”
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