4 Wine Tours in Marseille to Build a Day Around

1.Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $159Our pick

Join the historic sailing yacht Le Don du Vent at Marseille’s pier 2 for a seven-hour coastal outing. Cruise toward Sormiou, Morgiou, Sugiton, or La Côte Bleue, with time to swim and snorkel from the boat. The onboard chef serves a buffet with organic white wine and rosé, while French and English-speaking crew keep the day relaxed and well organized.

“A perfect day on the Mediterranean! We can’t recommend this excursion highly enough - beautiful scenery, swimming, and a delicious lunch aboard a grand sailboat with a gracious, knowledgeable crew. We’re so grateful we got to experience the beauty of Calanques!”

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2.Provence Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting

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

Spend 11.5 hours exploring Provence in a minibus limited to eight people. You’ll see Les Baux-de-Provence, Pont du Gard, and Avignon, then taste wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Guides such as Sebastian, Florence, Audrey, and Emanuel add local history and practical tips, while free time lets you set your own pace.

“Our guide Melissa was so friendly and informative! We absolutely loved everything about the tour. It has been one of the highlights of our trip so far. Just stunning! Thank you so much.Highly recommended.”

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3.Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in Top Wine Shop

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

Meet Myles at Rive Sud Vins on Rue de la Tour for a one-hour tasting of 8 to 10 premium wines, with bread, local cheeses, and plenty of context. Choose Provence, France, or France versus the world. Myles adjusts the pours to your tastes and finishes with a glass of your favorite wine.

“I hugely recommend this! My dad and I loved it - Miles is the most knowledgeable wine expert I’ve ever met, and we learned so much about the history, culture and contemporary dynamics of wine in Provence and across France more broadly. It was such a delight and paired with delicious cheese and bread. We tried some really exceptional wines and they’re available to purchase at very reasonable prices too. Thank you so much Miles!”

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

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

Travel from Aix-en-Provence in a small group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Julien, Camille, Caroline, or Lucille. Walk Cassis, cruise the Calanques, enjoy free time for lunch, photograph Cap Canaille, and taste local white, rosé, and red wines.

“Lucille was one of the best tour guides we ever had. She has a delightful personality and excellent knowledge. We can only recommend her highly.”

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