Top Marseille Eco Tours

Spend the morning exploring Marseilles’ historical neighborhoods on a half-day shore excursion 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 along the water in the old port, and climb up to the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde to take in panoramic views.

Soak up the bounty, beauty and history of Provence on a small-group trip from Marseille. Discover ancient and medieval art and architecture in Avignon, the ‘City of Popes. Pop into the Popes’ Palace (own expense) before continuing to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine Provençal wines. Finish with a visit to the medieval hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence.

Discover two must-see sights of Provence, Cassis and Aix-en-Provence, on this small-group tour from Marseille. Journey along the rugged yet beautiful Route de Crêtes, where you’ll catch panoramic views of the Gulf de Cassis from Cape Canaille. Upgrade to a cruise from Cassis to view the region’s three famous calanques, then head to the charming town of Aix-en-Provence.

Make the most of your time ashore—and see the best of Marseille, in addition to picturesque Cassis on the Côte d'Azur—on this multi-stop shore excursion. Set off directly from the cruise ship terminal aboard a comfortable vehicle, with just your guide and a small group for company. Check off Marseille sights such as Notre-Dame de la Garde, make a photo stop at Cap Canaille, enjoy free time in Cassis, and more.

During a stroll in the heart of the city, discover the best of second-hand goods and Marseille creations. From small, little-known boutiques to unmissable addresses, enjoy the vintage experience through an assortment of good addresses. Understand the workings of the textile industry, learn to change the way you consume fashion, be sensitive to the materials and quality of products, and make second hand your first choice.

When your cruise ship docks in Marseille, spend time ashore on this electric bike tour to Sormiou Calanque in Calanques National Park. Suitable for those in good physical condition, this bike tour explores the limestone mountains fronting the Mediterranean Sea. Listen to a guide's engaging commentary and enjoy the pedal-assist features of the electric bike, which lets you cover more ground. Use of all equipment included.

Wine-tasting and driving are far from perfect partners. Let your guide take the strain as you sip and spit on this small-group tour that covers two separate wineries and a visit to an authentic goat farm for a cheese tasting. Enjoy free time in the charming city of Aix-en-Provence. See vineyards, bottling rooms, cellars, and more, and sample wines from the region’s celebrated rosés to well-balanced reds and lively whites.

Provence is renowned for its rosé wines, but the wine regions of Bandol and Cassis also produce a variety of fine red and white wines. On this full-day tour from Marseille, visit three different wineries; learn more about French winemaking, classifications, and ‘terroir’; and sample a selection of Provencal wines during expert-led wine tastings.

Your professional guide will pick you up from anywhere in Marseille or Aix-en-Provence to start your private excursion. This 4-hour tour is a scenic minivan tour. It includes several stops: Palais Longchamp, Corniche Kennedy and Notre Dame de la Garde. You will start your private tour of Marseille passing through the forts of Saint-Nicolas and Saint-Jean, before walking along La Canebière, the main street of Marseille, in the Old Port. Your guide is at your entire disposal during the 4 hour tour. End the tour at the old port and enjoy some free time to do some shopping and taste the local specialties.