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SÈTE EXPERIENCE guided miniboat tour on the Royal Canal

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Sete, France
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience Sete from a unique perspective that most travelers miss on this small-group miniboat tour. Hop in a one-person boat and gaze up at the city from Sete’s waterways as you sail to some of the area’s most popular landmarks, including the jouster statue, the La Criee fish market, and the Consular Palace.
  • Experience a small-group adventure with lots of time for questions
  • Snap photos of the city from the canal network
  • Learn Sete facts you won’t find in most guidebooks
  • Catch details you’d otherwise miss as you explore by miniboat

What's Included

  • Safety jacket
  • Guide
  • Use of miniboat

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Pont de la Civette, 34200 Sète, France

      At the corner of the Civette bridge and the Quai de la Résistance. At the foot of the jouster statue.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Canal Royal (Pass By)

    Port de Pêche - Criée aux poissons (Pass By)

    Le Môle Saint-Louis (Pass By)

    Palais Consulaire (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • The entire trip will be done while navigating the canals of Sète
    • Maximum weight is 110 kg (240 lbs)
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 48 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Super cute and fun!

    Mindy_I, Aug 2025
    My husband and I had such a fun experience driving these boats in Sete! The owner has a great personality, and gives an overview of the city. We highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Thank you mindy 🙏. See you soon...maybe in Alabama...

    A discovery of Sete...

    Lemaire_J, Aug 2025
    A discovery of original Sete that we drive end to end What to do to discover the history of the city and its link with the sea
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    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Merci Jérôme. Au plaisir de te revoir...

    For-mi-dable and unforgettable

    Sophie_C, Aug 2025
    Unpublished, funny and very well accompanied and followed. Topissimo, friendly staff, smiling and pedagogue.
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    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Merci beaucoup 🙏. A bientôt.

    Great experience in...

    Sebastien_D, Aug 2025
    A great experience to do. With friends or family A very good concept, is a very nice team. Thank you for this moment
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    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Merci beaucoup pour cet avis. A très vite...

    Très bonne activité que nous avons apprécié

    Latitia_L, Aug 2024
    Le guide était très sympathique et nous a bien guidé pour le bateau. Un excellent guide que nous avons très apprécié, le faite aussi de manier et d apprendre comment diriger le bateau, super belle experience

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    On average, this is booked 18 days in advance.