Provence Tours from Marseille

Written by Viator, January 2011

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Famed for its beautiful Vieux Port, or Old Port, this seaside city in the south of France is beloved by travelers and locals alike. Unlike more glamorous locales like Nice and Paris, Marseille is much more relaxed and accessible to non-natives. It is also a wonderful base for touring the surrounding region of Provence.

A series of intriguing and lovely inlets along the Mediterranean coast, the Calanques, are best explored by boat. Guided tours vary in duration and typically depart from Cassis, which is a short distance away. Before venturing into the water, take some time to explore the relaxed atmosphere of Cassis, a city near and dear to many regular visitors to the region.

Regularly departing private tours will take you through the perched villages of the Luberon, many of which are former fortresses from medieval times. To do it right requires at least an entire day, and starts out of Marseille with Oppede le Vieux, a village carved into rock that has inspired artists for centuries.

Needless to say, there are dozens of other worthy destinations accessible by way of day trips and tours from Marseille. At the top of the list of those not yet mentioned are Arles (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Les Baux and Saint Remy de Provence, all of which are contained by the famous Plain of the Crau.

The most popular cities in the region are Nice and Aix-en-Provence, and both are accessible by train or tour from Marseille as well. For the money, however, and a true Provence experience, it would be best to take one of the other, smaller recommendations listed above.

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Reply by Natalia D, May 2012

Doing what: Provence Le Grand Tour

If you want to get a good overview of what there is in the area of Avignon and not have to rent and find your way, this is a tour for you. We took the entire day tour and were entertained and shown so many wonderful sights, smells and tastings !!! You cannot go wrong and will give you a good idea of where to go the next time you visit Provence. Have fun!