The 15 Best Things to Do in Corsica

1.From Ajaccio/Porticcio:Ajaccio & Sanguinaires Gulf Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,931 reviews · 3 hours · from $42Our pick

A 3-hour Gulf of Ajaccio boat tour to the Sanguinaires and Mezumare, with guided views, a swim stop, and a Daudet lighthouse walk.

“It didn’t happen. The excursion started with a ferry to the tour boat. The tour boat left before we arrived”

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2.Town Highlights and Coast Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,523 reviews · 1h 30m · from $14

Ajaccio’s open-top bus tour for $14 brings you Napoleon sights, the Sanguinaires coast, and a Parata Point panorama in 90 minutes.

“Everything was good about this tour except at the other end where you stopped for 20 minutes, we expected there to be shops and things to see but it's really just a carpark and starting place for walks, which 20 minutes it not long enough but too long to have to wait around after getting a couple of average photos. Fortunately there are toilets here and there was a van selling some ice creams and drinks.”

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3.Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola Nature Reserve Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,375 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Full-day boat tour from Ajaccio or Porticcio to UNESCO Scandola, Girolata lunch break, Calanche de Piana, and Capo Rosso.

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4.Sea trips Scandola Girolata and Calanches de Piana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $84.65Top rated

A small-group Corsica boat trip linking Scandola, Calanches de Piana, and the sea-only village of Girolata, with a 30-min stop.

“Super capitaine (Jack Sparrow), un passionné de la Corse, explications très complètes; un bon navigateur.”

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5.Magic Sanguinaires Sunset from Ajaccio/Porticcio – Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 956 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $58

Magic Sanguinaires Sunset is a 3-hour RIB cruise with a Mezu Mare stop, a swim in turquoise coves, and a Corsican aperitif at sunset.

“Génial ! La balade au coucher de soleil était incroyable, le guide très sympathique”

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6.From Ota: Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 932 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $53

Hybrid boat cruise through UNESCO Scandola, with Girolata sea-village stop and optional Calanche de Piana views near Porto, Corsica.

“la réserve de scandola et les calanques de Piana . Visite de girolata ,c'est moyen”

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7.Bonifacio by Sea: Unmissable Escape from Ajaccio/Porticcio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 897 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Full-day cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to Bonifacio for King Aragon Steps, Roccapina lion rock, and 4 hours on shore.

“I really liked having four hours in Bonifacio. It would be improved if the boat ride was faster as 3 hours each way is very long. Also some English commentary ( even if it is just a recording would be great).”

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8.Cruise Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 849 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $96.74

3h15 boat cruise from Porto, Corsica. See UNESCO Scandola reserve and Calanches de Piana, plus dolphins and caves, in a small group.

“Nous avons fait le grand tour de 3h avec Antoine, à 16:45. Paysages à couper le souffle, commentaires à la fois drôle et très intéressants, nous avons passé un moment génial. Le coucher de soleil sur les calanques de Piana au retour en prime. A faire absolument si vous êtes sur Porto.”

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9.Sanguinaires Islands Boat Trip With Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 767 reviews · 2h 30m · from $68

Corsica sunset speedboat from Ajaccio to the Sanguinaires Islands, Mezzu Mare, swimming break, rosé aperitif, and lighthouse views.

“Géniale escapade aux îles sanguinaires. Des bonnes explications, beaucoup d’humour et d’émotions. Notre guide Baptise était génial ! Apéro au top ! Je recommande fortement !”

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10.Porto: Scandola and Calanches of Piana Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

3-hour motorboat tour from Porto to UNESCO Scandola Reserve and Calanche de Piana, with photo stops and sea views.

“Le confort du bateau sièges trop durs par rapport à un confrère et un petit en cas lors de l’arrêt sur l’île car pas grand chose à faire”

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11.From Porto: Scandola & Girolata Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 698 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $53

Cruise by silent hybrid boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola, turquoise Elbu Bay, and the secluded village of Girolata for $53.

“paysage magnifique. les explications etaient top et tres enrichissantes. l'animateur très sympathique”

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12.From Porto: Scandola and Calanche de Piana Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 681 reviews · 3h 30m · from $82

Boat from Porto through UNESCO Scandola, Calanche de Piana rocks, Girolata village, plus a weather-permitted swim break.

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13.From Sagone/Cargèse: Scandola Calanques Piana Girolata Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $76.19

From Sagone, cruise Corsica’s UNESCO coast to Scandola, Girolata, Porto Gulf and Piana Calanques, with time to swim.

“Très belle promenade, bienveillance et professionnalisme du personnel. A regretter, la forte odeur de fuel, de gaz à l'arrière du bateau.”

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14.From Porto: Boat tour to the Calanches of Piana & Capo Rosso

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 605 reviews · 90 - 270 minutes · from $37

Cruise the Gulf of Porto by quiet hybrid boat, seeing Ficajola Beach, Calanques de Piana, Capo Rosso arch, and the Natural Pool.

“Le tour en bateau est bien, l excursion à duré pile 1 heure, au lieu 1h30, Dommage”

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15.Ajaccio/Porticcio: Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $82

3 to 4 hour Corsica sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio, with wine tasting, Corsican food, and live singers on the Sanguinaires Islands.

“super gezellig uitje. wijn is onbeperkt en je krijgt er lekkere hapjes bij. de gemiddelde leeftijd op de boot sloot niet echt aan. muziek ook erg leuk. alles is wel echt alleen in het Frans, maar dat stond ook vermeld.”

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