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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Cassis Tour

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Marseille, France
  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Round-trip transit from the Marseille cruise terminal makes logistics easy
  • This small-group tour helps keep your shore excursion personal
  • Visit the best of Marseille and the nearby Riviera, all in one trip
  • Drive along the Route des Crêtes for panoramic Mediterranean views

What's Included

  • Driver/Guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Tour available for cruise passengers only
  • Calanques cruise in Cassis
  • Lunch, food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up / drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Port de Marseille Fos
    13015 Chem. du Littoral, 13015 Marseille, France

Pickup details

Please wait your tour guide at the exit of the ship/cruise terminal, do not start to walk in the port area. The tour departs from the pier shoreside. Once you disembark, whether there is a terminal building or not, your local tour guide will be waiting at the exit with a sign with your last name. The local tour guide will greet you and walk you to the transportation. This is important not to follow the green line on the floor. Please Note: It is important that you refrain from strolling about the harbor area and just go to the meeting location.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Your full-day shore excursion to Marseille and Cassis begins with morning pickup from your cruise terminal. Meet your guide and small group, and board the vehicle for the scenic ride along the Route des Crêtes towards Cassis.

Marvel at the rugged beauty of the mountainous terrain en route to Cap Canaille. Here, take in unbeatable views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Gardiole mountain range, and the Gulf of Cassis.

Next, head to Cassis, a charming Provençal fishing town with roots stretching back to 600 BC. Wander around lovely harbor, delighting in the iconic Provençal houses and visiting artisan shops, or take a short cruise (additional expense) to view the region’s famous calanques.

Hop back in the van for the return trip to Marseille and a historic sightseeing tour. Wind through the colorful streets of France’s oldest city and witness the bustle of the country’s largest port. Stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde, a neo-Byzantine Catholic church that sits atop Marseille’s highest point.

From this vantage point, catch sweeping views of the Vieux Port (Old Port); the sparkling Mediterranean Sea; and the grand Chateau d’If, a central setting in "The Count of Monte Cristo."

Your full-day excursion ends with return to your cruise terminal.

Worry-free shore excursion: We ensure your timely return to the Marseille port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Port de Marseille Fos (Pass By)

1

Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Marseille

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

3

Cap Canaille

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Cassis

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • If your ship has to leave at 4pm or earlier the departure time of the tour might need to be amended. You will be emailed by the local supplier to inform you of any changes if necessary
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
  • Please wait at the exit of the ship/cruise terminal, do not start to walk on the port area.
  • Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
  • The order of the visits can change
  • The company cannot be held responsible if the Calanques cruise is cancelled due to bad weather or if the Crest road and the access to Cap Canaille are closed (no refund can be claimed).
  • We cannot be held responsible if the cruise ship company cancel the stop over at the port, less than 24 hours the tour departure. No refund can be claimed.
  • 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

4.4
based on 110 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Never go on a Sunday

Gregory_S, Oct 2025
I have written many 4-5 Star Viator reviews in my life, this is not one of them. This tour started bad from the beginning as you are provided a meeting point link to follow, after walking a mile to find surprise you are at the wrong place. When frantically trying to reach your guide, you are informed that they are waiting for you by your ship and there is a very small spot located in the bottom of their communication telling you that. Why provide a meeting point link if you’re not meant to follow it ? Once the tour began, our very friendly-nice guide gave us a quick drive by of many beautiful spots in Marseille with many being closed as it is Sunday. We finally reach the Notre Dame Cathedral in Marseille and are told we have one hour of free time. The only problem is Sunday mass is going on so you can’t see inside the cathedral. Knowing we have an hour to kill we find a coffee shop at the Cathedral with some of the rudest servers on the planet. After downing the coffee I went to find the bathrooms to find it takes one euro to enter. Don’t use a coin as it will not let you in, after tapping my credit card I was finally allowed entry. Once leaving the Cathedral we drove to the beautiful seaside village of Cassis and was informed we had 3 hours of free time for lunch and shopping. Who really needs 3 hours? Once our 3 hours was up you are driven back to the port. This has to be the most overrated-overpriced tour that we have ever taken.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize that this excursion did not meet your expectations. Regarding the meeting point, an email specifying the exact location at the port was sent to you in advance to avoid this type of misunderstanding. For Mass at the basilica, opening hours may indeed coincide with religious services, regardless of our organization. As for the behavior of the café servers and the pay restrooms, these elements, while part of the overall experience, are unfortunately not our responsibility. However, we take note of your feedback to continue improving our services and hope to have the opportunity to offer you a better experience in the future. Best regards, A la française!

Wonderful Tour

Christopher_V, Oct 2025
A wonderful day at a leisurely pace. Our guide was very sweet and provided lots of information on the city and if Cassis.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great day in Cassis with our guide. He help create a relaxed and enjoyable experience. We're so glad it felt like traveling with a friend. We hope to welcome you again for another adventure! Best regards, A LA FRANCAISE!

Great tour

Judy_M, Sep 2025
Well paced tour. Our tour guide Emanuel was excellent. Friendly and knowledgeable. Would suggest in warmer months taking swimming attire for the beach at cassis as there is time to take a swim if you like

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the pace and that Emanuel made your day special. Great tip about Cassis — a swim on a warm day is definitely a bonus! Best regards, A la française!

Good tour, but …

MaryAnn_C, Sep 2025
The transportation van was difficult to get in and out of for those in the backseat. Our driver/guide did a wonderful job navigating the heavy! traffic in Marseille to get to the sites and providing historical facts. Nice drive to pretty town of Cassis. However, we were there for 2.5 hours, which is much too long, unless you do the boat tour to see the calanques.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We're happy you enjoyed the guide’s insights and the scenic drive. We understand the van access and time in Cassis may not suit everyone — especially without the boat tour. Your input helps us fine-tune our tours. Best regards, A la française!

Fell well below expectations.

Stephen_D, Sep 2025
The guide was very nice and pleasant, but she was mostly a driver. She didn't lead a tour at two of the three stops and at the stop at Cassi, she left us for 2-1/2 hours. She indicated her operating company would not let her leave the vehicle due to vehicle thefts. There was no tour guidance the entire trip back to the port. The transportation was a 8-passenger van including a middle front seat with virtually no leg room. For the price of $170/person euros, this was not the quality of experience we expected.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Bonjour, We will see with Caroline to improve her performance, but security protocols and vehicle restrictions can sometimes affect the experience, but we understand your disappointment. We also take note of your comments regarding comfort and pricing, and we will carefully review these points to improve the quality of our service. We appreciate your input and hope to offer a better experience in the future. Best regards A LA FRANCAISE!

Ask for Sebastion !

Joseph_P, Aug 2025
Sebastian was a wonderful guide..so knowledgeable and professional. Enjoyed our day with him immensely.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Bonjour, Thank you very much for your kind message! We're so happy to hear that you had a great day with Sebastian. His professionalism and deep knowledge always make for a memorable experience, and we're glad you enjoyed your time in his company. We look forward to seeing you again on another tour soon! Best Regards, A la Française

Beautiful Cassis!

Katherine_S, Jun 2025
We had a great tour with Caroline! She showed us a bit of the city of Marseille and told us some history. She took us to the basilica where we had ample time to explore. The highlight of this tour for us was visiting the beautiful, quaint, walkable town of Cassis in the Callanques. After giving us 2.5 hours for lunch, shopping and exploring in Cassis, Caroline took us to the top of a mountain to see Cassis and Callanques coast from above. We loved this tour!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Bonjour, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Caroline made your tour memorable by sharing the history of Marseille and guiding you through the beautiful spots around Cassis and the Calanques. It’s great you had plenty of time to enjoy lunch, shopping, and exploring the town. We hope to see you again soon for more amazing experiences in Provence! Best Regards, À la Française

Spectacular views of...

Melburn_D, Jun 2025
Spectacular views of Marseilles and Cassis, in a more personal atmosphere compared to the larger shore excursions. Pepe, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend for anyone stopping here and wanting a thorough and breathtaking tour of the area.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Bonjour, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the views and the more personal experience with Pepe. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you again on another breathtaking tour. Best Regards, A la Française

Marseille and Cassis

Steven_T, Apr 2025
Love love love Cassis! It poured rain when we were there but we just love the quaintness and the beach is beautiful along with the food. Our guide was VERY informative and sweet 😊 Great tour Thank you!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Bonjour, Rain or shine, we’re so happy you loved Cassis, it really is a gem! Thank you for your kind words about the tour and your guide. We’re glad the charm, food, and views still made it a great experience. Hope to see you again on a sunnier day! 😊 Best regards, A la française

Amazing tour of Marseille, France and Cassis, France

BRANDI_B, Sep 2024
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 a long and winding road to Cassis and the Calanques. We took an boat ride to 3 of the Calanques, which are limestone formations and have some of the most crystal blue water so unique and enchanting! Enjoyed some local snacks along the way, and I highly recommend the homemade marshmallows and croissants!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for this nice comment ! We are happy that you enjoyed the landscapes of Provence as well as the tour with our guide Morgane. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience! Best regards Team A la Française!

Marseille

Marsha_K, Aug 2024
Our driver was Petra. She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city. She offered suggestions for restaurants and was very accommodating to all guests.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Bonjour, We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Pétronille, Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon... Team A la Française!

Fabulous

Nadia_M, Aug 2024
Me and my children had great time. Cassis was absolutely beautiful, we took an hour ride on the boat and then looked around the town. Pepe, our tour guide was most helpful and very informative. Would recommend

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Bonjour, We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Pelayo, Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon... Team A la Française!

Spectacular South of France

Craig_R, Jul 2024
We loved our tour of Marseilles and Cassis. The landscape was spectacular! Our tour guide Morgane was fantastic. Her English was first-rate and her knowledge of what was most important for us to see was invaluable.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Bonjour, We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Morgane, Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon... Team A la Française!

Marseille and Cassis

Susan_G, Jun 2024
The church in Marseille and our time in Cassis. Morgen was a fabulous guide! She stopped at many places for pictures and was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. I loved the small group experience and would do it again

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Bonjour, We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Morgane, Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon... Team A la Française!

Great time! Amazing views and a fun way to explore Marseille

Katrina_S, Jun 2024
The Route des Crêtes is a long and winding road linking La Ciotat to Cassis and is an integral part of the Calanques National Park-this was our favorite part of the trip! I think sometimes the wind and weather conditions cause the road to close and it is not an option, so we were grateful to have this opportunity! It was a long drive, but well worth it! We wished we could have spent an hour here instead of 15 minutes! This tour is wonderful but it does include a lot of time of sitting in the van. It took awhile to get to many of the destinations, but we all felt like we got to see a lot of the area in one day!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience. Team A la Française!

Excellent!

Kathee_S, Jun 2024
What a wonderful day! Our guide was so sweet and helpful.. took really good care of us! Got us back to the cruise ship on time and we saw so much!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide Sébastien! Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Best regards Team A la Française !

A highly recommended tour

WaiYee_C, Jun 2024
Cassis - spectacular view and had an opportunity to try the boat ride. The tour guide gives a good overview on the history and the special things of Marseille.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience. Team A la Française!

Perfect day in Marseille

Sharon_S, Jun 2024
I highly recommend this excursion!! From start to finish it was a wonderful experience for me and my son. Sébastien was an amazing tour guide who was so knowledgeable and loves what he does. We couldn't be more satisfied and would recommend this excursion and Sébastien to everyone!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Bonjour, We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Sébastien, Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon... Team A la Française!

Amazing guide and tour

Janine_F, May 2024
Ines was a fantastic tour guide and described and explained places so well. She took us to beautiful views and amazing places. The best tour we have done on our three week European trip

Response from Host, May 2024

Bonjour, We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Ines, Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon... Team A la Française!

Nice day in Marseille and Cassis.

Martin_L, Oct 2023
Guide was there on time, very friendly and gave lots of good explanations. Would have liked a little more time in Marseille. The Notre-Dame de la Garde church is very impressive and Cassis is so beautiful. I recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Bonjour, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Concerned about the quality of our services, we will pass on your comments to our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We eagerly look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française!

An excellent excursion

Emma_H, Aug 2023
This was an excellent excursion. Emanuel took us on a wonderful two hour tour of Marseille, with stops in plenty of scenic places and with a good amount of time to visit the basillica. Then we drove (beautifully clean and comfy van, good seat belts, microphone) to Cassis where we had 2.5 hours of free time. He took those of us who wanted to do the boat tour to the ticket office and arranged our tickets (17 euros per person, 1 hour tour) then we had 50 minutes to have lunch before our small boat trip, which was excellent. When we got back we had half an hour to buy gelato and some shopping before meeting him at the van. On the way back to Marseille, we stopped at an amazing lookout over the bay. He got us back to the ship n plenty of time. Everyone was very satisfied.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

OK tour but Cassis is not what we expected

nigel, Aug 2023
I will start by saying we enjoyed our day out and our tour guide Morgan was very friendly and helpful. The tour itself though was a disappointment. Seeing Marseille by mini bus is fine and sufficient. However Cassis was a real let down. We were expecting a quaint old French fishing village but instead we got a crowded, noisy tourist spot with few shops and a lot of eateries. Perhaps people want to go on a boat trip to an island or something but if not then 3 hours is a long time to endure in this village. This is no fault of the tour operator per se but we were left disappointed overall.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello , Thank your for your feed back and for recommanding our guide . We are not responsable for the city and the tourist . Thank your for understanding . Team A la Française !

Ennes was wonderful. We...

Debra_E, Jul 2023
Ennes was wonderful. We got to go see things we wouldn’t have been able in a big group or bus setting. Highly recommended tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello, We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We eagerly look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. The A la Française Team!

A good tour ruined by an unsuitable vehicle

Ray_B, Jul 2023
The actual tour was not a problem and would have been enjoyable had we been able to see . Our guide/driver Morgan was wonderful and did everything to make us comfortable. The mode of transport was the problem. The van was very badly designed and felt more like a prison transport vehicle rather than a site-seeing vehicle. The cramped front seats were the only area where it was possible to see or even take a photo while in motion while anyone in the rear struggled to see from the vehicle let alone take a photo. The vehicle is totally unsuitable for the purpose for which it is being used. This criticism was the view of all six people in our party

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear , We are concerned about customer satisfaction, so we send your comments to our guide in order to improve our services. I'm sure that all our vans are in good condition . Thank you for recommanding our guide . Thanks for understanding. Team A la Française !

Royal Caribbean, Mediterranean trip

Marta_C, May 2023
Hi , our tour guy known as “Pepe” did a great job taking us to Marseille and Cassis. He was very informative, and we also had a great group of us for a total of six . There was no problem, picking us up at the port, arriving on the Royal Caribbean, sympathy of the seas. He had a signed, and it was easy to find me, I never ever use Viator, this was actually my first time, I usually book everything through the cruise ship, will do it again , got my moneys worth, cheaper than through Royal Caribbean, I would pay more and unless. I highly recommend this company Thank you again. marta and luis, from Miami.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for taking time to share with us your feedback and recommending our guide . We hope to welcome back in another tour with us ! Team A la Française !

Very nice

candace_k, May 2023
Our Driver Caroline was first an amazing driver, and super knowledgeable. Nice tour with just enough free time to explore along with seeing the Cathedral.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for taking time to share with us your feedback and recommending our guide . We hope to welcome back in another tour with us ! Team A la Française !

Wonderful and relaxing tour of Marseille and Cassis

Catalina_P, May 2023
Great saturday, with a perfect mix of Marseille highlights and a a wonderful visit of cassis and the calanques national park. Our guide Florence was very knowleadgeable, and always ready to assist and flexible. We were 6 travelers in total in a nice and comfortable van. While we were not on a cruise and the trip was dedicated to cruise passengers, she offered a pickup point in the city. The tour included a good mix of stops for photos in marseille and the narional park of calanques, as well as a stop to visit notre dame de la garde and a longer time in casis which made the day overall balanced and very relaxing.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic tour experience with us! We're delighted to hear that Florence made your visit amazing. It's wonderful to know that all eight of you had an incredible day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and we're thrilled that you had such a memorable time. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Team A la Francaise!

Great Tour to see Marseille!

Cheryl_M, May 2023
Fantastic Tour! Greg was our guide and he made our visit to Marseille amazing! There were 8 of us on the private tour and we all had an incredible day! Highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic tour experience with us! We're delighted to hear that Greg made your visit to Marseille amazing. It's wonderful to know that all eight of you had an incredible day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and we're thrilled that you had such a memorable time. If there's anything else we can assist you with in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Team A la Francaise!

Great Marseille and Cassis excursion

Donald_C, May 2023
Sabastian was a very knowledgeable and interesting guide. Our group of four saw the best of Marseille and Cassis in a 7 to 8 hour tour.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We appreciate your recommendation and we're glad to have met your expectations. Thank you for choosing A la Francaise! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Team A la Française ! Best Regards,

A great tour

Natacha_C, May 2023
This was a great small group shore excursion--there were 8 of us (2 people up front, 3 people in the middle row, 3 people in the back row). Emmanuel was our driver and guide, he wore a microphone so he was easily heard throughout the van. The beauty of the tour was that random stops are added if time allows and we had at least 2, it was nice. The only thing I would have liked was a little more time in Cassis --for us, the weather was great and my friends and I opted for a sit down lunch (because France, etc. are leisurely about meals), that took up most of the time we had in Cassis so there wasn't much time to explore or shop (the meal was well worth it though). It was easy to find Emmanuel after getting off the cruise. The only drawback was waiting for late comers and I would ideally prefer if there was a note in the reservation warning people that they will get left after a certain time so as not to inconvenience others.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We appreciate your recommendation and we're glad to have met your expectations. Thank you for choosing A la Francaise! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Team A la Française ! Best Regards,
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