Sightseeing Tour of Marseille with a Private Driver
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Marseille, France
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Skip the hassle of Marseille’s crowded public transport and get around France’s second-largest city in a private car instead. This tour lets you see Marseille your way: Visit only the sights that interest you and stop as often as you want to take photos. Perhaps drive up to the hilltop Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, take a scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast, or visit Les Goudes at the edge of the Calanques National Park.
- Make the most of your time in the city with a private custom-made itinerary
- Receive personalized tips and recommendations from your local driver
- Flexible departure times let you fit this tour around other travel plans
- Travel by private car with air-conditioning, bottled water, and chargers
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- USB and Phone Chargers
- Bottled water
- English/French Speaking Private Driver
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
For Cruise Guests: Please provide us with your full name and Cruise name, this information is needed to access the disembarking area. For Hotel Guests: Please provide us with the name of your hotel where you'll be staying. We'll contact the hotel the day before to provide further pickup details (precise location close to the hotel, vehicle plate number etc...) For last minute bookings: please give us a call to confirm the departure times.
Itinerary
1
Marseille
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
L'Estaque
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Marseille
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Cathedrale La Major
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Le Panier (Pass By)
5
Marseille
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Palais Longchamp
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Marseille
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
La corniche
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Marseille
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Parc National Des Calanques
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Marseille
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 38 reviews
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Len_C, Jul 2026
Our tour of Marseille with Georgie was truly one of the highlights of our trip.
He took us to all of the city’s most important sights, including Notre-Dame de la Garde, where we enjoyed breathtaking views over Marseille and the coastline. Throughout the tour, Georgie shared an abundance of fascinating history, local stories, and insight that brought the city to life.
He was enthusiastic, kind, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. He also gave us a wonderful local recommendation along the way, which was a thoughtful bonus.
We will never forget our day exploring Marseille with Georgie. We highly recommend this tour and would especially recommend requesting him as your guide.
Audrey_R, Jul 2026
Georgi picked us up at our cruise port showed us some great sites in the Marseille area in the hours that we had. We had a very nice day!
Ross_G, Jul 2026
Great day, exactly what we were hoping for! Georgi was accommodating, comforting and full of important history. He gave us the time we needed in each location and was right there to pick us up from the most difficult to drive spots. Thanks for a great day! Highly recommended this trip!
Rebecca_M, Jun 2026
Georgi was fantastic! We had a short day in Marseilles for our port of call and Georginhad our time planned out perfectly. We got to see the iconic sights including Calanques National Reserve which we really enjoyed. We had lunch at a local bakery which was perfect! We appreciated the time that we spent and would highly recommend!! Thank you!!
Carmel_C, Jun 2026
Georgi was very informative, and very accommodating to individuals with disabilities. He provided waters and made sure the temperature was good and asked if there was anything else that he could do to make our tour more comfortable and pleasant. The sites were breathtaking! A must do and see! Ask for Georgi! Oh and he picked the best spot to eat. A great sandwich and pastries.
Charles_C, Jun 2026
Georgi was very friendly and informative. He showed us the famous sights of the city and explained everything in great detail answering all our questions. When my wife asked about a local drink, he took us to a pub to try it. She also asked him to tour us through Notre Dame where he explained the meaning behind the local symbolism. He was courteous and opened the door for my wife at every stop. Very thoughtful.
Jillian_M, Jun 2026
You get to see a lot of Marseille. The bakery stop is amazing, some beautiful views, and a great sample of the city.
Jodie_B, May 2026
Georgi Yordanov has the passion and the energy to bring Marseille and surrounding area to life for those of us wishing to learn more about this fascinating city. His knowledge of history and the sites visited is amazing. He spoke English with us and knew how to tailor his comments specifically to us for the private tour. He is flexible and caring, took us to a wonderful restaurant with a world class view, takes excellent photos, and left us so happy that we chose him for our day in Marseille experience which included the seaside villages.
Gary_G, Apr 2026
Just breathtaking. The Mediterranean, the mountains the scenery it was everything I could have hoped for. Georgi was fantastic. He was friendly energetic and very knowledgeable. He lives in Marseille so he knows a great deal and is very intelligent. ANYONE visiting Paris should do this. It is so easy. We took the train in the am and back in the evening which was very relaxing. We chose the executive car and is was very comfortable and the staff was friendly. If you are going to France you owe it to yourself to spend the day with Georgi. You will not regret it and it will be so much more memorable than a museum or the Eiffel Tower.This was SO much better than crowded tourist traps standing in line and getting pushed around. The bullet train was so relaxing we slept almost all the way there and back arriving refreshed.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed discovering Marseille it was a pleasure meeting you and sharing some of the landscapes, history, and atmosphere of the region along the way.
I appreciate your kind words and thank you again for choosing my services to spend your day in Marseille.
Shirley_O, Apr 2026
Wonderful experience! Georgie knows his city well! He was friendly and knowledgeable and not just a driver. He took us to so many sites in such little time. The bakery was Bellisima! We loved our day with him! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for such a lovely review! I’m so glad you enjoyed discovering Marseille and that the day felt full without being rushed. Sharing a few local favorites along the way, especially the bakery, made it even more fun. I really appreciate the recommendation and hope our paths cross again someday!
Lisa_K, Apr 2026
This was a great tour! We had the best time exploring all the hot spots of Marseille, Georgi took us all around and he was very informative, answered all our questions and was very accommodating. Highly recommended this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you had such a great time exploring Marseille. It was a pleasure showing you around, and I truly appreciate your recommendation!
Steven_G, Jan 2026
We (family of 4) had an excellent private tour of Marseille that covered all the highlights of the area in just five hours. The itinerary was perfectly planned, with stops at incredible scenic viewpoints for photos and a fantastic lunch spot that we never would have found on our own.
Our guide was extremely professional and spoke such clear English, making it easy to follow along and really understand the history and character of Marseille. The tour was informative and hit a a lot of the city.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you and your family enjoyed discovering Marseille and that the day flowed well. It was a pleasure spending time with you all, and I truly appreciate you sharing your experience!
Samvel_K, Jan 2026
We had such an amazing time and this was the best excursion of our entire trip! The host was professional and full of knowledge. He took us to some great spots and gave us plenty to time to explore. It was a lot of fun and left me with an urge to go back to Marseille and explore more on my own.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really happy to hear that this was the highlight of your trip. It’s great that you enjoyed the mix of guided insight and time to explore at your own pace. Marseille has so much to offer, and I love that your visit left you wanting to come back for more. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back anytime!
Tom_K, Dec 2025
Georgi was in regular communication with us and on time to start the tour. His English was great and his knowledge of the area and love of his home was evident. He was flexible with the itinerary and adjusted stops due to the weather and avoidance of mass so that we could go inside the church. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review Tom! I’m really glad you appreciated the communication and flexibility. It’s always my goal to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. I’m especially happy we were able to adjust the itinerary and timing so you could fully experience the church without the crowds. It was a pleasure sharing this special place with you, and I truly appreciate your recommendation!
jill_e, Nov 2025
Gorge, was very knowledgeable and shared things about Marseille that you will not get on a large tour! He was very accommodating to our conversations we were having in the car and small
we needed, like a bakery we needed with a bathroom verses without. He was well versed in English, French and Bulgarian!! We enjoyed him so very much and all the special things he did.. He had water in the car for all 4 of us, her dropped us right off at special points of interest and see so prompt with his return. He was the best! You won’t go wrong with this tour of Marcella. Thanks George for making it a very special trip of the lovely town!!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your beautiful review. I’m truly grateful for the chance to spend the day with you and even happier to know the experience was memorable. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean more than you know. I hope to welcome you again whenever you return to Marseille.
John_E, Nov 2025
There were four of us including two over 6 ft tall guys. We all fit. This is not a van but a nice car with a great driver/ tour guide. We saw everything on our list very conveniently. Very friendly and informative tour guide. Marseille does not have the attractions of a Rome or Florence but it is very worthwhile to take this type of tour. 10/10 would recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your review. I’m really glad the tour worked well for all of you and that you enjoyed your time in Marseille. I appreciate the recommendation and was happy to help make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
karlo_f, Oct 2025
Georgi was very friendly and explained all tourism areas history in a great manner. He knows the best places to visit in Marsella.
Sharp vehicle.....
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your kind words. I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience, and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It was a pleasure showing you around Marseille.
Darshankumar_M, Oct 2025
Georgi was very considerate of our needs, tailored the schedule to our preferences and was very knowledgeable about landmarks, history, culture etc. Highly recommend him for a personalized experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I’m really glad the experience felt personal and enjoyable for you. It was a pleasure guiding you, and I truly appreciate the recommendation.
Christine_B, Oct 2025
The guide was informative, accommodating, efficient, friendly. The tour was expansive and interesting. What else can you ask for?
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review. I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience. It was a pleasure guiding you
Julie_C, Oct 2025
I cancelled this tour a day in advance though never received a cancellation number from Viator. The driver drove to the pick up point and called me and I again confirmed that I had cancelled the tour. The driver said he did not get the cancel notice ( probably due to a glitch in the system) and then chose to keep the entire fee I had paid ( several hundred dollars) rather than giving me back even a partial refund. He was rude. He kept all my money for doing almost nothing. Viator provided no support. Unfortunately, this loss of cash for us will prevent us from being able to enjoy other excursions we would have liked to do. I cannot recommend this tour guide given his rudeness and refusal to provide any kind of refund for doing nothing.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Madam,
I’m sorry this experience was disappointing. According to our records and Viator, no cancellation was received before the tour. I reached out the day before via Viator to confirm your booking; had you indicated that you wished to cancel, I would have accepted a refund. Another tour request for the same time had to be declined because the tour time was already reserved, and I was unable to fill it later that day. I tried to contact you numerous times on the day of the tour but I was unable to. Since free cancellations are only allowed at least 24 hours in advance, and taken everything into consideration, a refund could not be issued.
I truly regret how this unfolded and wish circumstances had allowed me to provide the tour as planned.
RONALD_G, Sep 2025
This was a very disappointing tour with our guy, Georgie. He is much more of an Uber driver than a tour guide, and I would not recommend his to anyone. We were four Americans traveling in Marseille for the very first time and there’s not much to see there so save your money. Perhaps it was just our experience with our tour guide
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Sir, I’m sorry you were disappointed by your tour, but your feedback feels more like slander than an actual review of my services.
You contacted me before posting it, informing me that you were about to leave a bad review — which felt strange, as if you were expecting something from me. In your message, you listed several reasons why you were upset. Since none of those details are mentioned in your review, I’ll address them here so future clients can have the full picture.
You accuse me of being more of an Uber driver than a guide. I am a private driver — that is clearly advertised — but I provide information about every site you visit, and I answered every question you asked. I never claimed this tour was an accompanied walking tour with a licensed guide; it is stated in the title that it is driver-led.
You also claimed there is “nothing to see in Marseille.” That is simply not true — the full tour description lists multiple historic and scenic stops, as proven by the many reviews from past passengers who found it to be a fulfilling and memorable tour. The reason you feel you “didn’t see much” is because your wife specifically requested places where you could walk freely rather than just stop at tourist landmarks. To accommodate her request, I took you to Cassis — even though it wasn’t originally part of the itinerary and is outside of Marseille. But because you were on a cruise, we had to skip two planned stops to make sure you’d return on time. I still gave you one full hour in Cassis, bringing the tour to 6 hours instead of the intended 5.
At around 1:30 PM, your wife asked if we could stop for lunch at a restaurant. I recommended a bakery with good sandwiches and explained that without advance planning, a restaurant stop that late would mean skipping more of the tour — or missing Cassis entirely. I also offered to go straight to Cassis where you’d have more options and more time. You chose the bakery. I did not join you inside out of etiquette — I was your driver for the day, and I did not want to intrude on your lunch. If you had any difficulty ordering, I was right outside and would have gladly helped if you had called me.
On the way to Cassis, your wife asked for a stop at a winery for a tasting — again, without any prior notice. While driving, I was suddenly expected to look up and call vineyards on the fly to find immediate availability with no booking. That would have meant skipping something else or risking being late to your cruise. I’d like to clarify that I contacted you the day before the tour to confirm and to see if you had questions or requests. The only information you provided was how to locate you.
You also complained about the vehicle, expecting a van for the same price. Private van tours cost at least €300 more — or you could have joined a group tour. This tour is advertised as a private car tour, suitable for up to 4 people, and it is neither small nor uncomfortable.
At the end of the tour, all of you seemed very pleased and thanked me. You even left a generous tip — for which I was grateful. If you had at that moment expressed that you were unhappy, I would have immediately offered a partial refund to make things right. But nothing in your words or attitude suggested dissatisfaction — quite the opposite — which is why your review came as a surprise.
Once again, I’m sorry the experience didn’t meet your expectations. But I believe your disappointment comes from expecting services that were never advertised — not from a failure on my part to deliver what was promised.
stuBdoc, Sep 2025
Great trip to the major sites around Marseilles. Georgi explained the history, and was right there to pick us up when we texted if he dropped us off to visit a site. He was very friendly and helpful managing my wife’s transport chair, and we had great conversations. Would very much recommend Georgi for a private or small-group tour in the Marseille/Nice area.
Heather_H, Sep 2025
Our driver was amazing!!! He was extremely knowledgeable, was fun to talk to and we had an amazing trip!
Way_C, Aug 2025
Our guide is very knowledgeable and responsive. On time and made it very easy for drop off and pick up with each site. Will recommend the tour to others.
Doris_H, Jun 2025
My private tour with Georgi today was very enjoyable. I got to see the sights (both historical and beautiful spots) in Marseille and the surrounding areas, and I learned a lot as well. Georgi asked about my interests at the start of the tour, and he tailored the experiences and the time allotted to each stop to my preferences. I felt in very good hands in terms of driving safety, and he was also very courteous and attentive. I highly recommend this tour without reservation.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Ah, got it! Here's a revised version you can use as Georgi:
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It was a real pleasure showing you around Marseille and tailoring the tour to your interests. I’m glad you felt comfortable and enjoyed the experience. Wishing you many more great adventures ahead!
Glendy_R, Jun 2025
Our private tour with Georgi was terrific. He was a great guide and was very flexible with our schedule. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the great review, I was glad to have you on board!
Dac_N, Jun 2025
We had an outstanding private driver tour of Marseille with Georgi, and it truly made our visit to the city unforgettable.
From the moment he picked us up, Georgi was punctual, professional, and incredibly friendly. His vehicle was spotless and comfortable, and his driving was smooth and safe — a huge plus on the winding roads around Marseille.
Georgi's knowledge of the city's history, architecture, and hidden spots was impressive. He gave us a wonderful overview of both the must-see highlights and the lesser-known gems. We visited iconic landmarks like the Cathedrale de la Major, Palais Longchamp, Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and Parc National Des Calanques, all while learning about Marseille’s rich cultural tapestry.
What made the experience special was Georgi’s flexibility and personalized approach. He adapted the itinerary to match our interests and pace, offered great photo opportunities, and even suggested a fantastic local spot for lunch that we would never have found on our own.
Throughout the day, Georgi was warm, engaging, and genuinely passionate about sharing his city with us. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring Marseille with a knowledgeable local friend.
We highly recommend this private tour for anyone looking for a relaxed yet enriching way to see the best of Marseille. Thank you, Georgi, for such a memorable day!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Dac,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this truly wonderful and thoughtful review. Reading your kind words was both humbling and uplifting, it’s not often that someone captures the spirit of a tour so beautifully, and I’m sincerely grateful for the time and care you took to share your experience.
It was an absolute pleasure to have you on board and to show you around my beloved Marseille. You and your family's genuine curiosity, kindness, and enthusiasm made the day just as enjoyable for me. It's guests like you who remind me why I love doing what I do.
Thank you again for your generous words and for choosing to spend your time in Marseille with me. You’ll always be warmly welcomed back here anytime.
Wishing you all the best in your future travels,
Georgi
Thomas_R, May 2025
What an amazing day touring Marseille. Our driver Georgi was so knowledgeable about the history and background of everything we were seeing. He also did an outstanding job of listening to us in terms of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to spend our time. He had many wonderful suggestions, but in the end, it was a truly custom tour that fit what we were most looking forward to seeing. I can’t recommend this experience highly enough!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure guiding you through Marseille and helping you discover what makes this city so special. Hopefully, the charm of Marseille will tempt you to return someday!
RAHIM_D, May 2025
Great tour, our tour guide was fantastic, we were able to see all sights and panoramic drives within 5 hours. Absolutely recommend if you are here first time and want to see entire town in the comfort of personalize tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and all that Marseille had to offer. Hopefully, I was successful in convincing you to visit Marseille again. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Beverly_M, Mar 2025
Absolutely wonderful! Perfect tour for us. Very considerate, knowledgeable, and ameanable. Offered to stop at many places so that we could take pictures of the beautiful scenery and structures. Perfect about of time to spend at each stop. Would highly recommend this tour for couples, family or friends.
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