City Tours in Provence: 6 With the Prices and the Hours

1.Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 2,820 reviews · 1 day · from $27Our pick

Spend one day touring Marseille by panoramic bus, with more than 10 stops, open-air city views, and the Colorbüs app in 11 languages. Start at 86 Quai du Port near the Old Port, then hop off for Notre-Dame de la Garde, Mucem, La Major Cathedral, Vallon des Auffes, and other key sights. Bring your own headphones.

“If you have little time, I recommend to use the hop on hop off. It will take you to all tourist places. The only issue was that in the day we used the sun was strong and the line was long! We had to wait a little bit to be able to hop on in the blue line and the bus went really fast in all stops. We couldn't see all the things clearly, but it was good to know a little bit of Marselhe.”

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2.Marseille: City Highlights Guided Half-Day E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 325 reviews · 3h 30m · from $67

Cover about 20 km of Marseille in 3.5 hours with an electric bike, helmet, and local guide. You’ll ride from the Panier and MuCEM to the Corniche, Vallon des Auffes, Saint Victor, and Notre Dame de la Garde. The group is capped at 10, but you should be comfortable riding beside traffic and tackling hills.

“After a hiccup with the booking we had an exceptional tour. Loved riding around Marseille and the little known facts at each stop. Tip for a seafood restaurant at the end of tour was exceptional.”

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3.Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 321 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

This four-hour Marseille shore excursion covers Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, Abbaye Saint-Victor, Porte d’Aix, Four des Navettes, and the Old Port. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then get free time in the harbor district. Guides such as Paco, Aziz, Mario, and Mariano have earned especially strong praise.

“Aziz was a great guide. His English was easy to understand. His knowledge of the area and history added a lot to the tour. A good overview of top spots in the city and sense of the city.”

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4.Marseille: Half-Day City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 4 hours · from $58Top rated

Join Charles for a four-hour, small-group walk through Marseille’s old quarters, harbor, hilltop basilica, fishing port, and seaside sights. The route covers about 9 kilometers, includes a short ferry ride, and uses narrow streets, hills, and steps. English and French tours are limited to eight people.

“All perfect … knowledge about history and city development impressive … learnt a lot … highly recommended”

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5.Avignon: City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 193 reviews · 3h 30m · from $81

Spend 3.5 hours walking Avignon with an English-speaking local guide, visiting the Papal Palace with entry included. Guides such as Sylvia, Jeremy, Nicholas, and Emile explain the city’s papal past, medieval rooms, and Provençal culture. The tour ends with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine near the palace. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city and its interesting history, buildings and architecture. This is a great way to start your exploration of Avignon.”

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6.An Aix-traordinary Walking City Tour of Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2h 30m · from $123

Spend 150 minutes walking Aix-en-Provence with Benjamin, a seventh-generation local guide. See Cours Mirabeau, the Mazarin quarter, Place des Prêcheurs, Place Richelme, and Saint Sauveur Cathedral while hearing local stories, sampling a treat, and getting a souvenir photo at Fontaine des Quatre Dauphins.

“Ben is a fantastic guide with deep understanding of Aix. Knowledgeable, articulate, humorous and personable. Great visual aids. Tremendous experience. We have done many urban walking tours in European cities. He is among the very best.”

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