The 15 Best Wine Tastings in Marseille

1.Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Leave Aix-en-Provence by air-conditioned minibus for two winery visits near Sainte-Victoire. Your English-speaking driver-guide may be Rémy, Greg, Rafael, Adrien, or another local expert. Expect two tastings, beautiful Cezanne country, and a relaxed group of no more than eight people.

“My husband and I enjoyed a fun and informative wine-tasting experience with Jesse. After visiting the area near Mont Sainte Victoire where Cezanne painted, we sampled wines at two vineyards in the beautiful Provencal countryside within sight of the mountain. It was a highlight of our stay in Aix-en-Provence. No need to be a wine expert! Highly recommended.”

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2.Half-day Wine Tour Cezanne Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 211 reviews · from $116

Travel from Aix-en-Provence in a small, eight-person minibus to Sainte-Victoire Mountain, stop for photos, then visit two local estates for AOC Côtes de Provence tastings. Guides such as Rémy, Greg, Maxime, and Gabrielle add wine, art, and regional history in English or French.

“It was fantastic! Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable about Aix-en-Provence and the surrounding region. They were great conversationalists and were eager to guide us through tasting Provence wines. I also appreciated the history about the St. Victoire mountain and the wine unique to the wineries around it. My tour guide, Gabrielle, was INCREDIBLE! She even helped me book a wonderful restaurant for lunch, and I cannot speak highly enough of her.”

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3.Provence Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 195 reviews · 11h 30m · from $199

Spend 11.5 hours exploring Provence by air-conditioned minibus, with free time in Les Baux-de-Provence and Avignon, a visit to Pont du Gard, and a Châteauneuf-du-Pape tasting. English and French-speaking guides such as Sebastian, Florence, Audrey, and Emanuel lead groups of up to eight.

“It was very nice, the places to visit are nice, interesting,”

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4.Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in Top Wine Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour · from $94Best value

Meet Myles at Rive Sud Vins, a relaxed shop near Marseille’s Old Port, for 8 to 10 premium wines, local cheese, and bread. Choose Provence, France, or France versus the world, and shape the tasting around your preferred reds, whites, or rosés.

“Such a great evening of wine tasting and conversation. I learned a lot about the wines of France and wine making!”

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5.Provence Day Trip with Cassis Village Boat Ride and Local Wine Tasting from Aix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $253

Travel from Aix to Cassis in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide and no more than eight people. You’ll stroll the port, cruise through the Calanques National Park, stop at Cap Canaille, and taste Cassis wines at a local winery. Guides may include Julian, Alex, Camille, or Ines.

“Loved the boat ride to the Calanques. We had lots of free time to explore Cassis. Wine tasting was fun. Enjoyed going to the top of the cliff for incredible views.”

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6.From Aix: Cassis Boat Ride & Provence Wine Tasting Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 8 hours · from $247

From Aix-en-Provence, join an English-speaking guide such as Julien, Caroline, Lucille, or Camille for an 8-hour Cassis outing. You’ll cruise the Calanques, walk the fishing port, enjoy free time for lunch, stop at Cap Canaille, and taste local Provence wines.

“The entire day was wonderful. Our guide, Caroline, was so knowledgeable and personable - very charming and fun. We learned so much and felt very lucky to be in such a beautiful place on a spectacular day in October! The boat tour was lovely and relaxing, as well as being interesting to see Calanques - something new to us, as New Englanders from the U.S. The tour of the Old Town was characterized by Caroline's passion and pride in French history and culture - and that made the tour very special. We then went to to highest point overlooking the Mediterranean for breathtaking views, and then enjoyed wine tasting at…”

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7.Half-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · 3h 30m · from $159

From Aix-en-Provence, travel in a small group of up to eight to two family-owned Côtes de Provence wineries. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Camille, Alex, Julien, or Ines, explains local wine and estate history while you taste rosé, white, and red wines.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable about wine and the region.”

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8.Provence Region Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 91 reviews · 9h 30m · from $187

Spend a full day with a local English- or French-speaking guide visiting Les Baux-de-Provence, Pont du Gard, Avignon, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The minibus holds up to eight people, with free time for exploring and lunch, plus a Rhône Valley wine tasting.

“We went on 4 guided tours during our 10 day vacation, and this was by far the best one. I am sorry I can’t remember the guides name, because he was excellent. (Possibly Emmanuel?) He continually gave interesting commentary on all aspects of the area in between our stops. I would highly recommend this tour company, and I would recommend this specific tour.”

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9.Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $194

Join wine guide Eric, or another English or French-speaking guide, for a seven-hour drive from Marseille to three award-winning wineries in Cassis and Bandol. Taste local whites and reds, learn French wine rules, enjoy free time for lunch in Cassis, and travel in a minivan limited to eight people.

“The tour was amazing. 3 great wineries (2 in Bandol and 1 in Cassis) and some very good wines. The tour guide (Eric) was fantastic - entertained us with stories and history along the way. The best was a trip to the top of the cliffs over Cassis far an incredible view of Cassis and the coast.”

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10.Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $198

Join an English-speaking wine expert, often Eric, for a seven-and-a-half-hour drive through Bandol and Cassis. Visit two Bandol wineries and one Cassis vineyard, taste local reds, rosés, and whites, enjoy free time for lunch, and stop at Cap Canaille for sea views.

“Eric was great. He is a wine expert and explained his knowledge exceptional. One of the best wine tasting tours I’ve ever had.”

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11.Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 7h 30m · from $187

Join an English or French-speaking wine guide for a small-group day from Marseille to three award-winning Luberon wineries. Tour cellars, taste red, rosé, and white wines, learn French wine rules, and enjoy 90 minutes for lunch and exploring Lourmarin.

“Jean-Gabriel was a brilliant guide, really knowledgable and very funny, extremely witty and understood our sense of humour! Would 100 percent recommend him as a guide. Excellent day out - visited 3 vineyards tasted around 12-15 wines! Had plenty of time in Loumorin to have lunch and explore the town! Was able to buy amazing wines at amazing prices!”

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12.Châteauneuf Du Pape intensive vineyard & fine wine experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $660

You’ll spend 8 to 9 hours with Laurent or Christopher visiting Château Fortia, Château La Nerthe, and Château de la Gardine. Expect private transport from selected Provence towns, cellar tours, tastings, wine history, and time for lunch. The pace is relaxed, but lunch costs extra.

“Our guide Laurent was incredible, very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The wine was fantastic as well.”

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13.Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $192

Travel from central Marseille in an air-conditioned minivan for three winery visits, guided tastings, and a 90-minute lunch stop in Lourmarin. Guides such as Eric and Jean Gabriel explain terroir, grape varieties, cellar work, and Provençal winemaking. The group is limited to eight people.

“We enjoyed every bit of this tour. All 3 wineries were absolutely Beautiful. Going to the charming little village for lunch was perfect. Our tour guide Eric was very knowledgeable, friendly, & passionate about his job & country. He spoke good English. We highly recommend this tour.”

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14.Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence From Marseille cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $480

Spend 6 to 8 hours with an English-speaking wine expert such as Loris, Eric, or Stéphane, visiting two Provence wineries, tasting rosé, red, and white wines, then enjoying free time in Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, or Lourmarin before returning to Marseille port.

“The day was perfect and Eric was very knowledgeable about all the wines and regions in France. Highly recommend.”

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15.Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $480

Meet an English-speaking wine guide such as Brice, Stephane, or Stefan at your accommodation, then visit three Provence wineries in a private air-conditioned minivan. Taste local wines, learn how they are made, and enjoy a flexible lunch stop in Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, or Lourmarin.

“Spent the day with Brice of Provence Wine tours. Was an excellent day and wonderful time. The wineries we visited were delicious!”

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