8 Hiking Tours in Marseille, Priced and Timed

1.Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

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

Spend five hours hiking the Calanques with guides such as Adrien, Jade, Geoffroy, or Sebastian. Expect steep rocky paths, coastal views, plant and history talks, a shared picnic, and free time to swim, with the route changing by season and weather.

“The tour was amazing! Geoffroy is the best guide ✨ the hike was great, he showed us different plants. The route we took was super nice! he prepared a lovely picnic, and I was travelling with teenagers and they loved it!! Millions of thanks, I hope that if you take the tour, Geoffroy will be your guide. Highly recommended to do this activity!”

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2.Calanques National Park Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $41

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Luminy for a 7.51-kilometer Calanques hike with more than 250 meters of elevation. Expect pine woods, rosemary, limestone cliffs, a picnic, swimming, and an optional 700-meter round-trip swim to the Blue Grotto.

“We enjoyed the hike so much! Our guide Geofroy was also great and told us nice things about sights we came across. 100% recommend!”

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3.Hiking in the Calanques National park from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join Planetazur for a five-hour guided hike from Marseille into the Calanques National Park. Walk toward Sugiton and Morgiou, tackle rocky slopes and a chain-assisted section, then enjoy a shared picnic and possible swim. Guides including Adrien, Alex, Yana, David, and Freddie lead small groups in English.

“WOW! What a place!this natural area is magic .Freddy was a AMAZING guide, He information and presence is vital to the full experience!! As we walked he spoke of all the things that surrounded us, with his historical insight and passion for the natural flora and fauna and the environment, I felt we received the most while we were out there!!We had a swim in the ocean,and even explored a cave, later.as we Dried on rocks taking the Mediterranean sun ,as we listened to Freddie’s lore of the Calanques he l layed out a spread of snakes and we all had a small lunch, while he explained the marine biodiversity.thankyou…”

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4.Urban Hiking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 3h 30m · from $46

Spend about three and a half hours walking Marseille with a local guide, often Olivier or Charles. Follow the waterfront past fishing ports and coves, cut through quiet parks and old neighborhoods, then climb to Notre-Dame de la Garde. Expect steep steps, strong views, and plenty of local history.

“Our group of 8 people had a wonderful day with Olivier. We saw a nice overview of the area around the city of Marseille on our 8 mile hike. Olivier grew up and currently lives in Marseille so he is a wealth of knowledge. He is clearly passionate about his city and sharing it with visitors. Thank you again Olivier!”

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5.Cassis: 3 Calanques Half-Day Hiking Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · from $51

Join a French- or English-speaking guide for a 7-kilometer, four-hour hike from Cassis through Port-Miou, Port-Pin, and En-Vau. You’ll hear about quarrying and the underground river, climb to a 90-meter viewpoint, and swim at Port-Pin if conditions suit you. Guide Vanina has earned special praise for her bilingual leadership.

“This was a great hike for a first timer to the Calanques and the right amount of time/difficulty for me and my teenage daughter. The swimming was lovely, the guide knowledgeable and the views breathtaking.”

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6.Guided Hiking Calanques National Park from Luminy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Meet Bruno or Margaux near Luminy PN Calanques for a four-hour guided hike through Marseille’s protected Calanques National Park. Expect scenic viewpoints, a beach swim, local picnic foods, and stories about Marseille. Trekking poles are available, and tours run in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

“Bruno is awesome. We had a wonderful picnic and incredible hike. The view was stunning. We really enjoyed swimming there. Definitely recommend!”

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7.Guided hike in the Calanques National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47Top rated

Join Bruno, Margaux, or another English-speaking guide for a four-hour Calanques hike from Luminy. Walk rocky trails, hear about local plants and life, swim at a beautiful cove, and share bread, cheese, spreads, fruit, and other Provençal treats.

“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!”

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8.The Urban Hike of Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $41

Join Olivier for a 3.5-hour, 10-kilometer urban hike through Marseille. Start at the Old Port, follow the Corniche, explore Vallon des Auffes and Malmousque, then climb to Notre Dame de la Garde. Expect French-language guiding, small groups, water stops, and plenty of uphill walking.

“Superbe visite animée par Olivier, guide passionné qui nous a transmis ses connaissances dans le plaisir et la bonne humeur. Je recommande sans restriction”

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