Top Marseille Nightlife

Explore Marseille's food scene like a local on this small-group, lunchtime walking tour through its old town. Follow your guide to artisan food shops and local eateries to try traditional dishes, including panisses, aioli, calissons, and more. Enjoy enough samples to make up a full meal as you learn about Marseille's culinary culture.

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.

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.

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.

There’s one thing the guidebooks can’t offer: the delight of an “aperitif,” a true Marseille evening and cherished social tradition. With this small-group tour—led by a carefully selected guide—you’ll discover the best of Marseille’s gastronomy and Provencal traditions. Focused on relaxation, socializing, and great food, you’ll unwind to a gorgeous city sunset, perhaps with a pastis in hand and a new tradition in the books.

Discover the best of the Provence wine region on a full-day excursion from Marseille.  Private transportation (for maximum eight people) takes you from the port to two distinct wineries. Taste Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and other locally prepared wines. Learn about wine production and visit aging rooms.  Next, drive through the Provence countryside to Cassis, Lourmarin, or Aix-en-Provence.  Enjoy two hours of free time to explore before returning to Marseille.