Marseille · NATIONAL PARKS
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Below are the 15 best national park tours in Marseille right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top and work down.
Guided Calanques hike from Luminy to seaside coves, with mistral wind, picnic views, snacks, and a swim in clear water near Marseille.
“Beautiful views, knowledgeable and fun travel guide. Great little picnic at the beach.”
Guided Calanques hike from Marseille with a picnic beach swim and optional Blue Cave 700m swim, guided for safety and views.
“The hike was absolutely amazing. Geoffroy was such a good guide and really cool to be around. I even swam in the water where we stopped, really refreshing! I had a friend join me for this activity and even she loved so kudos to you Geoffroy, thank you!”
Sail the Calanques on a classic 1949 schooner from Marseille, snorkel in clear coves, and enjoy a vegetarian lunch with rosé included.
“This was my favourite day of my trip to the South of France. The boat was beautiful and spacious, the lounge and seating areas on board were very comfortable. I was so glad I booked with this boat over the others I’d been considering for similar trips. We don’t get to sail because it wasn’t windy enough, but I would still choose this sailboat again for how beautiful and comfortable it was. There was plenty of food and rosé to go around at lunch. The crew was lovely and there was equal attention for the French speaking guests and the English speaking. I thought about doing this exact same tour…”
A small-group hike through Marseille’s Calanques, with guided navigation, sea views, a picnic snack stop, and time to cool off.
“Had a lovely time- Jade was very personable and knowledgeable. Total distance 8.5km- and not too difficult. Great swimming location- could have stayed there all day!”
Small-group Calanques National Park cruise from Marseille with hybrid-electric silence, snorkel stops, and a vegetarian lunch for $148.
“It was a fun boat ride. The weather was not great to be able to do the whole trip.”
4-hour e-mountain bike ride through Marseille’s Calanques National Park views, trails, and off-road climbs. Small group, e-bikes included.
“Very good trip. Little shorter then expected but still a nice experience.”
Guided 4-hour hike in Marseille’s Calanques from Luminy with early swim time and a local picnic, led by a multilingual guide for $47.
“Bruno was an excellent guide! The hike was decently challenging and the beach where we stopped to swim was impeccable. Would recommend to anyone who hasn’t seen Les Calanques!”
A small-group Calanques boat trip from Marseille’s Old Port with snorkeling stops, silent hybrid-electric cruising, and time to swim.
“We booked this trip last minute and absolutely LOVED it! The captain, Thibault, was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and the views from the boat were incredible! We also got to stop for a quick swim which was so lovely. 10/10 would recommend!! Merci!!”
Ride an e-mountain bike with virtual guidance through Calanques National Park from Cassis, with viewpoints, gravel tracks, and wine tasting.
“Very nice biketrack. Perfect to combine with a small walk/hike to the two Calanques”
Sea kayak in Cassis Calanques: paddle Port Pin and En-Vau, swim in clear Mediterranean coves, learn ecology with small guides from $89.
“Amazing trip highly recommend and thanks to Olivier he was a great guide.”
Ride an e-bike from Marseille to Sormiou in Calanques National Park. Clear guidance, real views, and a doable route with pedaling.
“We traveled through Marseille on bike, to the top of the Calanques. Three hours of pretty intense biking. The e-bikes made it doable. Louis was a great tour guide.”
Self-guided e-mountain bike ride in Cassis through the Calanques National Park with a virtual guide and routes for all levels.
“Heel leuke manier om Cassis en de Calanques te leren kennen. Heel vriendelijke bediening. Zeer correct. Aanrader.”
Guided morning hike in Calanques National Park from Luminy with a swim stop and Provençal picnic in English.
“The hike in Calenque National Forest was perfect. The views were spectacular and Bruno is an amazing guide. He is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic and he gives the tour a personal touch which makes such a difference! He also provided us with a fabulous picnic lunch with incredible local meats, cheese, spreads, and produce. We learned all about the regional cuisine, and he also taught us about the local culture. Such an informative experience, and the views really were incredible! I highly recommend this guided hike!”
Learn scuba near Calanques National Park from Marseille with friendly instructors, secure snorkeling, small groups, and a Discover Scuba certificate.
“La journée était super . Merci encore à l’équipe d’Aquadomia pour leurs gentillesse et leurs professionnalisme. Clémentine c’est occuper de moi pour la plonger . Elle a était super. Merci à Nathan pour l’encadrement de mon copain qui lui aussi a beaucoup apprécier sa journée . On oublie pas Oliver et les autres personnes présente sur le bateau avec nous . Je recommande”
Ride Marseille’s Calanques by electric bike with a small group, port pickup, and guide-led stops at Sormiou and beyond.
“Overall we enjoyed the experience however we were not prepared for the intensity as it gives no details or notice of the true experience over rough terrain, steep incline, steep decline down the hills then through traffic circles. Also they were unprepared as we waited at port for our pick up that was almost an hour late then when we were on our way the guide was nasty to us upon arrival like it was our fault the driver made us late. Even though in the listing it says "we will wait for you, tour at your pace". So then we started in a haste and he always was in…”
