Marseille Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

Your private, full-day Marseille shore excursion begins with morning pickup from your cruise terminal. Meet your guide and board the air-conditioned minivan for a short ride to Aix-en-Provence through the charming Provençal countryside.  Your first stop is Cours Mirabeau, Aix’s chic central thoroughfare lined with 17th- and 18th-century mansions. Snap memorable photos of the rich architecture, ornate fountains and shade-speckled walkways as you make your way to Vieil Aix (Old Town). Wind through timeless streets and explore charming boutiques and squares. Afterwards, enjoy some independent exploring and perhaps visit the Atelier Paul Cézanne (own expense), Paul Cézanne’s final studio where the Aix-native created pieces like Les Grandes Baigneuses.  Next, return to Marseille for an exciting city tour. Wind through the colorful streets of France’s oldest city. From your seat, admire the gorgeous Notre-Dame de la Garde, a Neo-Byzantine Catholic basilica that rises from Marseille’s highest point. From this vantage point, catch sweeping views of Marseille’s patchwork rooftops, the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and the gorgeous Chateau d’If, the island fortress featured in The Count of Monte Cristo. Stop by the centuries-old and storied Abbey of St Victor before returning to port. Your 7-hour tour ends with drop-off at your cruise terminal. 

Make the most of your time in port in Marseille with this private shore excursion, which takes you on a tour of Marseille and nearby Aix-en-Provence. In Aix, explore Old Town and admire elegant mansions along the prestigious Cours Mirabeau boulevard, followed by an optional visit to the Cézanne Studio for a glimpse into this famous painter’s life and work. Finish with a panoramic tour of Marseille’s main sights including Notre-Dame de la Garde and the Abbey of St. Victor, and get a view of the island fortress featured in 'The Count of Monte Cristo.'

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
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Please wait at the exit of the ship/cruise terminal, do not start to walk on the port area.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate