Top Marseille Half-day Tours

Discover the beauty and culture of historic Marseille on this family-friendly electric bike tour. Accompany your guide and a small group on a ride through Marseille’s ancient streets. Explore off-the-beaten-path corners of the city, picturesque ports and main attractions like Palais du Pharo and Notre-Dame de la Garde, and cruise along the waterfront for gorgeous Mediterranean views. See more of France’s oldest city with ease.

Spend your time in port in Marseille exploring with ease by electric bike on this half-day cycling tour. Spin through the city streets with a guide, and discover top attractions such as Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica and the Palais du Pharo. Enjoy panoramic French Riviera views along the pretty Corniche Kennedy, and visit traditional ports including the Vallon des Auffes. Along the way, explore the ancient Panier neighborhood and new Joliette district, and gain insight into centuries of rich maritime history.

Explore France’s magnificent Calanques on this 3-hour electronic bike tour from Marseille. See three of the impressive rock formations in Calanques National Park, with historic and geological context from your guide. Pedal through Marseille’s diverse neighborhoods and stop for a swim in the Mediterranean. This tour is great for visitors with a sense of adventure looking to get under the surface of the city.

Spend the morning exploring Marseilles’ historical neighborhoods on a small-group tour with a guide. Perfect for visitors looking to maximize their time in the city, the tour covers many of the city’s main sights in half a day. Peruse shops and restaurants in the along the water in the old port, and take in panoramic views along the Cape Croisette.

Explore the quintessential Provencal town of Aix-en-Provence and the UNESCO-listed calanques (inlets) of Cassis on this 5-hour tour from Marseille. Enjoy a taste of Provence on a guided walking tour of Aix-en-Provence and sample local specialties at a typical Provençal market. Then, set sail for a 45-minute cruise along the dramatic coast of Cassis, before drinking in the views from Cape Canaille, Europe’s highest sea cliff.

Pedal your way to paradise on this 3-hour e-bike tour from Pointe Rouge beach in Marseille to the Calanques de Sormiou, located in the Calanques National Park. After getting some safety tips, rev up your e-bike for an adventure. Pedal or cruise (or little bit of both) along along the route between the limestone-clad mountains and the Mediterranean Sea and learn about the history and flora and fauna of the area from the local guide.

Spend your time in port in Marseille exploring the city with ease on this 6-hour electric bike tour. Hop into the saddle at the port and head to top city attractions including the Notre Dame de la Garde basilica and Pharo Palace. Ride from the Vallon des Auffes to quiet coves along the Corniche Kennedy, and perhaps stop for a swim along the way. Capture sweeping coastal views on camera, and delve into the bustling Joliette district — now a popular hot spot of culture and the Arts.

Get an insider’s introduction to Marseilles’ rich culinary heritage during this half-day walking tour through the colorful, historic Le Panier neighborhood. Sample regional wines and savory cheeses in the home of a Marseilles local, sample tasty, traditional snacks like a fried panisse, and explore winding streets in one of the city’s most photogenic quarters.

Tour summary - Marseille the Greeks & Romans to the 21st Century Visit the oldest city in France, interesting angles and accents in this colourful Mediterranean port city - from Le Panier, the old town, la Vielle Charité, les terrasses du MuCEM and the gardens of Fort St Jean with its magnificent sea views. Discover 2,600 years history. This tour explores the entire area of the old port, revealing secrets on the way. Highlights Wander & discover hidden streets life of Le Panier, the oldest part of the city, artisanal life, galleries & artists. Visit 17th century Vielle Charité, modernist MuCEM museum, ancient fort & gardens of St Jean, the Cathédrale St Marie Majeur & Hotel Dieu. Enjoy the exceptional views across the bay and the city of Marseille. Discover the old port area of Marseille and experience the changes inflicted on the city in the 19th & 20th centuries.

Escape the bustle of Marseille with a 4-hour tour of bohemian Aix-en-Provence. Board a comfortable coach for the short northbound ride through the vibrant Provençal countryside. With your friendly guide, you’ll stroll Aix’s picturesque streets, viewing centuries-old private mansions, elaborate fountains, shops and cafés. Then enjoy a walk on your own or visit Cezanne’s famous art studio (own expense). 

Get to know the culinary culture of Marseilles on a small-group walking tour with a guide. Traverse different neighborhoods, with local insights and history from your guide. Taste chocolates and traditional patisserie on La Canebière, visit a fish market on the old port, and sample plenty of wines, oils and more at a range of shopfronts and restaurants. Also enjoy a full lunch overlooking the water complete with wine and local specialties.

Imbibe the essence of southern France with a private 4-hour tour of charming Aix-en-Provence from Marseille. Travel by coach through pastoral Provence and accompany your guide on a stroll of Aix’s tree-lined streets, viewing centuries-old private mansions, shops and cafés. Catch unique sights like the Fountain of the Preachy and Saint Sauveur Cathedral. Then enjoy a walk on your own or visit Cezanne’s famous art studio (own expense).

Discover the best of Marseille in just four hours on a private sightseeing tour. The half-day excursion strikes the perfect balance between driving and walking to take full advantage of your limited vacation time. Historical highlights include the Old Port, Notre Dame de la Garde, and Fort St. Jean. Your enthusiastic guide also ensures that you experience the timeless culture found exclusively in this port city.

Set out from Marseille on a half-day visit to Les Baux de Provence, a stunning medieval village situated upon a rocky plateau in the Alpilles mountains. Stroll among the village's old stone house and along its cobbled, narrow streets, visiting sights like the 17th-century Chapel of the White Penitents and Château des Baux, a fortified castle that offers breathtaking valley views. Afterward, visit one of the surrounding Baux Valley's olive grows and sample some of the region's renowned 'liquid gold.”

Explore the rugged landscape of Calanques National Park (Parc National des Calanques) just outside of Marseille on an electric bike tour. Soak up the coastal beauty of southern France as you traverse small paths and off-road trails that take you along the calanques, steep-walled inlets of limestone on the Mediterranean. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people and is suited for active people who can handle going off road on a bike, but with the motorized assistance, you won’t have to work too hard to make it to the top of the hills.

Located just beyond Marseille, Calanques National Park comprises craggy rock formations, dramatic fjords, and aquamarine seas—and this half-day boat tour offers a first-class pass to its highlights. Hop aboard your vessel at Marseille’s Quai du Port, and bring a picnic meal and drinks, if you prefer. Then, set sail, and look forward to discovering some of the French coast’s most sublime scenery.

Exploring the Mediterranean’s largest coastal city on your own can be daunting. Make your Marseilles vacation stress-free with a private 3-hour sightseeing tour. All-inclusive private transportation allows you to visit Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, Le Panier, Vieille Charité, and other iconic attractions quickly and comfortably. You’re also free to customize the itinerary to include the attractions that interest you and skip the ones that don’t.

Marseille is the oldest port in the Mediterranean and the oldest city in France over 2600 years old! With such a rich history and a multitude of colorful faces, it is an exciting and vibrant city. From early barbaric tribes, the Phoenicians, the Romans, The Crusaders, to kings, Napoleons, the wars, battles, triumphs and her glorious ascent to the Capital of Provence and European Capital of Culture. Marseille, eternal.

Referred to as the little Saint-Tropez of Provence, the former fishing village of Cassis is easily reached from central Marseille. This small-group tour gets you there by air-conditioned minivan for a half-day exploration. You’ll have free time to spend in the UNESCO-listed town before a drive to its national park for views over the sea (entrance fee included).

Tour summary - Marseille discover the three secret little ports Explore fishermen's cottages, brightly coloured fishing boats in a setting unchanged for centuries, a stones throw from the city centre. Vallons des Auffes, Malmousque & l'anse de la Fausse Monnaie. A coastal walk between the three little ports with exceptional views. Highlights Wander & discover the hidden tiny 18th century fishing ports and fisherman’s houses. Visit small streets and follow the coastal path to discover this unique neighbourhood. Enjoy the surroundings of life below the Corniche Kennedy & discover architectural gems from the last century and today’s modernist architecture. Experience the history and ancient fishing culture of this colourful Mediterranean city.

See the highlights of the scenic fishing village of Cassis on this private half-day tour. After a convenient Marseille hotel pickup, you’ll travel with ease between Cassis attractions in an air-conditioned vehicle. This will help you save time and see more attractions in a day. Highlights include seeing the UNESCO-listed calanques, the National Park, and the views from Cape Canaille.

Set out from Marseille on a visit to Avignon, a stunning medieval that once served as seat of the Catholic papacy. This half-day private tour includes a guided walk through Avignon's UNESCO-listed center, taking in sights like the elegant Pont Saint-Bénezet Bridge and the city's restored ancient walls and towers. Learn its fascinating history as you stroll the cobbled streets, then spend some time exploring on your own. The Popes' Palace (own expense) is a definite highlight: with 20 various rooms to explore, including the pope's one-time private quarters.

Just up the French Riviera from Marseilles, Cassis is a charming little port town characterized by narrow lanes and traditional Provencal architecture. With this half-day tour from Marseilles, you'll get the chance to explore Cassis without having to worry about sorting out your own transportation, as round-trip transfers from Marseilles are included.

Sip your way around Provence on a half-day private wine tour from Marseille, and spend time in the cultured town of Aix-en-Provence. With personal attention from a private guide, you’ll sample organic wine at a Provençal chateau and acclaimed reds at a private mansion as you learn about production methods. Finish with a visit to the Cours Mirabeau and a 19th-century café in Aix-en-Provence before you head back to Marseille.