12 Private Tours in Marseille Worth the Booking

1.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 113 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $56Our pick

Private Marseille walking tour with a local guide. Flexible route, Old Port and Panier views, and practical tips in one personalized walk.

“The local guide Elisa was very nice and knew a lot about Marseille. She was able to change the planned route because we could not stand the cold strong wind near the harbor.”

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2.Marseilles: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

Private custom Marseille walking tour with a local guide, hotel pickup, public transit help, optional museums, and practical city advice.

“Our guide, Santiago, was amazing! It was the best tour of our trip. We are two women in our 60’s; he was so accommodating, especially since I can’t walk long distances. He is so knowledgeable and well spoken and we saw so many areas of the city using public transportation. It was an excellent tour with the best guide, don’t hesitate to book! Ask for Santiago!”

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3.Private French Pastry Class in Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $97.66Top rated

Private French pastry class in Marseille with English coaching, hands-on macarons and tarts in a local home.

“Totally unexpected charm and hospitality. There were 4 of us making lemon and raspberry macarons. Justine made our cooking experience a special memory. We would highly recommend”

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4.5-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of the Provence from Marseille in Luxury Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $941.30

Private luxury car tour from Marseille to Aix and Cassis with Cezanne sights, Château Lacoste wine tasting, and Cap Canaille views.

“The van tour, led by Bruno, made for a perfect day in the south of France. From start to finish, the entire experience was flawless and exceeded expectations. Bruno was a highlight of the tour. The guide's knowledge of Marseille's history, architecture, and culture was impressive, bringing each landmark to life with interesting stories and insightful commentary. The guide combined historical facts with local anecdotes, giving a genuine understanding of the city. The guide was also engaging, witty, and had a great sense of humor, which made tour memorable. Our favorite way to explore new cities is with a local resident; Bruno did not disappoint!”

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5.La Ciotat Private Kayak Rental in the Calanques National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51.07Best value

Private kayak rental from La Ciotat for about 7 hours in Calanques National Park, with stops near beaches and Ile Verte.

“Although we were an hour late, Justine was very kind and understanding of our tardiness. She was very lovely and gave us a good demo on how to paddle properly, and equipped us in the appropriate kit. Although we encountered some choppy waters whilst on our way to the calanques, where we got to swim around by lovely beaches. There is a possibility to visit and island with a restaurant which is very fun. We greatly enjoyed the trip. Would highly recommend, especially if the day is sunny!”

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6.Marseille Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $54.31

A private, customizable Marseille walking tour with a local guide, hotel meetup, and smart tips for food, shopping, and the city’s sights.

“Anthony was very friendly and accommodating to the group’s needs. He provided a lot of interesting information and showed us lovely parts of Marseille that we would not likely have seen. The tour was very good.”

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7.Private tour in Aix-EN-Provence, Marseille and Cassis!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $603.41

Private guided day from Aix-en-Provence to Marseille and Cassis, with Notre Dame de la Garde, big views, and flexible pacing.

“We are a group of 8 adults and had a great tour. Jerome, our guide, was very knowledgeable and made our day very informative and relaxing. The entire tour was with a “no stress” approach while we were able to appreciate Aix, Cassis and Marseille.”

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8.Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille – Private Tour From Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,158.55

Private van from Marseille to Aix, Cassis, Cap Canaille, and Notre Dame de la Garde, with market time, coastal views, and flexible pacing.

“It was an excellent excursion. Jenny was very informative and we enjoyed her company. We saw many places and she accommodated our requests and slower pace because of my older parents. I highly recommend this excursion while visiting the port of Marseille rather than buying the ship excursion, it is worth the $$$.”

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9.Provence : Aix en Provence, Cassis and Marseille Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,020.04

Private Provence day trip from Marseille to Aix, Cassis, and Marseille with a personal guide, cliff views, markets, and classic city highlights.

“Our guide and driver worked well together and made the tour designed around our requests. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Marseille Shore Excursion Private Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120.15

Private 4-hour e-bike tour of Marseille with port pickup, hilltop views at Notre Dame de la Garde, coastal rides, and worry-free ship return.

“We had a private bike tour for a few wonderful hours.... all over Marseilles ! It was perfect in every way . Isabel was an amazing tour guide who showed so many highlights of the city , including breathtaking views. She was sooo patient with our questions, and our sometimes having to stop our bikes for various reasons. We felt like we were with a good friend all day with her. Cannot recommend the company and the tour enough !!! 5 star !”

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11.Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144.18

Marseille tastes on a 3-hour walking food and culture tour with pastis, Le Panier snacks, artisan stops, and a local home meal in English.

“Very disappointed. The tour operators never showed up for the tour. We met others on the same tour and between us we called the tour operators and sent text messages both went unanswered. I would not recommend using the tour operator.”

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12.Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence From Marseille cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $480.56

Private Provence wine tour from Marseille port with 2 winery tastings, guided education, cruise-timed return, and free time in Cassis or Aix.

“Our tour guide, Eric, was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming. He explained gave us a great understanding of not only the wine-making process, but the importance of wine to the people of Provence. We visited a modern winery and a very rustic chateau, both were amazing, the wines were delicious. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch in town, with time to stop at a local bakery to enjoy fresh baked goods. The views were spectacular as was our day!”

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