Provence Tours: The 15 Best Days from Marseille and Avignon

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.From Arles: Half-Day 4×4 Camargue Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,772 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours exploring the Camargue Natural Regional Park in a safari vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. Expect marshes, rice fields, flamingos, white horses, bulls, private land, and a stop in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Guides such as Flavio, Olivier, Sandra, and Patrice are praised for their local knowledge and easygoing style.

“The informality of Flavio’s commentary - he seemed to tailor it to us! He took the trouble to answer all our questions with good humor and style.”

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3.Sea trips Scandola Girolata and Calanches de Piana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Set out from Porto Ota for a fast, scenic boat ride along Corsica’s coast. You’ll see the Calanques de Piana and Scandola Reserve, then stop for about 30 minutes in Girolata, a fishing village reachable only by sea. Boats carry no more than 12 people, and guides may include Jacques Antoine.

“Fantastic to see everything, you are not bored for a moment but the tour leader also takes care of that. Clear explanations and fun boat trip without being boring for a moment.Auto-translated”

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4.Côte Bleue Calanques Half-Day Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 877 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Paddle from Estaque along Marseille’s Côte Bleue with guides such as Loup, Jordan, or Audrey. You’ll pass cliffs, caves, small homes, Establon and Aragnols creeks, then stop at a beach for swimming. The kayaks are usually doubles, and the three-hour route suits beginners who can swim and handle a moderate workout.

“I would definitly recommend this tour, if you have half a day on your vacation. The sea and the landscape are amazing and its a unique experience to do sight seeing in a Kajak. Maybe you should be at least a bit sporty - paddling 3 hours get a bit exhausting in the end, but its worth it! Organization was perfect and our guide was fun and explained everything very well. Even as someone who has never been on a Kajak before, I always felt safe.”

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5.Camargue: Half-Day 4×4 Guided Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3h 30m · from $75

Spend 210 minutes touring the Camargue by open-roof 4x4 with a French or English-speaking guide. Visit a breeding ranch, marshes, rice fields and ponds, pause near medieval Aigues-Mortes, then taste five wines, bull saucisson, fougasse and fruit juice at Mas du Notaire. Shared and private options are available.

“Fantastic afternoon spent with our very informative guide Johan … We saw everything we wanted to see :the bulls,the white horses,the rice fields,the flamingos etc…coupled with all the insider informations The wine and specialities tasting provided a lovely break in a beautiful mas Highly recommended !”

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6.3.5 Hour Camargue 4×4 Safari from Le Grau-du Roi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 775 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Join a small-group 4x4 safari from Le Grau-du-Roi for about three hours. Guides such as Alex, Anne, Mathias, and Rémi lead you through marshes, salt flats, rice fields, vineyards, and bull country, with wildlife stops, five wine tastings, and a local snack.

“Provide a rain suit when it rains because, the roof cloth is not waterproof. Interesting route: rampart of Aigue-Morte, bulls, horses, vines, rice paddies and snack: wines, sausage, apple juice, fougasse du cru.Auto-translated”

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7.Porto: Scandola and Calanches of Piana Boat Trip

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

Board a motorboat at Porto’s La Calypso Hotel dock for a three-hour cruise through Scandola Nature Reserve and the Calanche de Piana. A local guide speaks English, French, or Italian. Look for Porto Marine Evasion signs, bring water and sunscreen, and note that swimming is possible only at Girolata.

“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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8.From Porto: Scandola and Calanche de Piana Boat Tour

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

Join a small French-language boat trip from Porto for 210 minutes along Corsica’s UNESCO-listed Scandola Reserve and pink granite Calanche de Piana. You’ll visit sea-only Girolata, pause in the Bay of Elbu, look for seabirds and dolphins, and swim if conditions allow. Guide Nicolas is known for lively explanations and good humor.

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9.Porto: Half-Day Cruise Scandola Reserve & Calanche de Piana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 672 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Set out from Port de Porto-Ota on a three-hour guided cruiser trip through the Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Nature Reserve, Calanche de Piana, and Capo Rosso. Your captain guides the route, with live commentary in French, Italian, or English and audio support in several other languages. Swimming depends on weather.

“Bonne connaissance du guide et des explications intéressantes sans trop en dire. une belle balade”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about seven hours at sea from Sagone aboard Isula Croisières, visiting the Scandola Reserve, Girolata, the Gulf of Porto, Piana’s red cliffs, and Capo Rosso. Expect commentary in English, French, or both depending on the crew, a two-hour stop in Girolata, a swim near Capo Rosso, onboard toilets, showers, shade, and a bar.

“The operator canceled the tour and Viator did not provide a refund. Very poor customer service. We booked this tour after missing the previous day’s tour because of a flight delay and got no refund for that.”

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11.Camargue: Safari from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 648 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Set out from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer on a two-hour private 4x4 safari with a French, English, or Italian-speaking guide. Expect white Camargue horses, black bulls, flamingos, wetland birds, and stories about local farms and the town. Guides such as Luca, Jose, Olivier, and Claudio have earned praise for their warmth and clear explanations.

“Guide was terrific! He explained things perfectly and answered all our questions. He was welcoming and friendly. We really enjoyed the tour!”

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

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

From Porto, you cruise the Gulf of Porto aboard Nave Va’s quiet hybrid boat. The route includes Ficajola Beach, the red granite Calanche de Piana, Capo Rosso’s arch and Genoese tower, and a clear natural pool. French-speaking captains, including Nicolas, add geology, history, humor, and local detail.

“Superbe activité, magnifique. Les calanques mais surtout la visite de la réserve naturelle sont à faire. Nous avions la compagnie Naev va, génial. Beaucoup d'explication et d'humour de la part de l'équipage.”

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13.Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Spend about three and a half hours walking from the Old Port to Noailles while eating a full meal of Marseille specialties. Expect roasted camembert, panisse, sardines, seafood, calissons, nougat, and Oriental pastries, with water and at least one alcoholic drink included. English-speaking guides may include Inga, Laura, Yasmine, Simon, or Albane.

“This tour was good if you want a little history and guidance around the city that includes food. We ended up with basically a private tour as it was just my husband and I. Our guide was very friendly and sweet, but we did have a big of an issue understanding her accent. Probably more our issue, but we just don't speak French. The food was good, but for the amount of the tour, we feel we could have used Tripadvisor to pick a really nice place for lunch and had a better meal. But we would not have seen any of the city.”

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14.Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 516 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Join Planetazur for a five-hour guided hike through Marseille’s Calanques National Park. Guides such as Adrien, Jade, Geoffroy, and Sebastian lead routes to coves including Morgiou, Sugiton, or Saint Jean de Dieu, sharing local stories, plant facts, and a picnic before free time for swimming. Expect steep, rocky sections and bring at least 1.5 liters of water in summer.

“We went on a beautiful hike in the Calanques National Park. Our guide, Adrien, was very knowledgeable, especially on the flora present. He made sure everyone was okay during and that everyone had enough water. He also got us some charcuterie, cheese, bread and hummus for lunch which we ate by one of the beaches and was lovely! Would recommend to anyone visiting Marseille!”

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15.Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 499 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Spend 9.5 hours exploring Provence from Avignon in a group capped at eight. Your English-speaking guide, often Nathalie, Kelsey, or Anne, drives you to Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Roussillon, Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and the Pont du Gard, with time for photos, lunch, and village walks.

“Amazing tour..Fontaine Vaclus deserves more time..so beautiful! Nathalie was friendly and knowledgable.”

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