Aix en Provence & Cassis Private Tour: Calanques boat included

Cathedral, old-town squares, and a boat ride through limestone fjords in one day

A private guided tour of Aix en Provence and Cassis combines a walking tour of the Provençal city's Saint Sauveur Cathedral and Mazarin neighborhood with a drive to the coast and a boat tour through the fjords of Calanques National Park. The guide leads you through 17th-century palaces and the birthplace of Paul Cézanne, then takes you across Provence to the port of Cassis, where you board a boat to explore the dramatic cliff-lined inlets of the National Park before returning to your starting point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Château de La Gaude2h
2. Aix Cathedral30m
3. Cassis Port2h
4. Calanques National Park1h

Explore Aix en Provence and Cassis

• Guided walking tour of Aix en Provence
• Visit the art exhibition with guide
• Visit the Cathedral
• Photostop
• Photostop
• Photostop
• Drive across National Park and stop for pictures
• Stop and visit Cassis Port

The experience

The day starts in Aix en Provence with a guided walking tour of the old town. You'll see the Saint Sauveur Cathedral, walk through the Mazarin neighborhood, and visit an art exhibition with your guide. Several photo stops break up the morning as you move between the city's 17th-century palaces and the spot where Paul Cézanne was born. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one additional language, and pickup from your hotel is included.

After the walking portion, you drive across Provence toward the coast. The route itself passes through Calanques National Park, with stops for pictures along the way. You arrive at Cassis port in the afternoon, a small fishing village with beaches and a working harbor. Here you board a boat that takes you into the fjords (narrow inlets cut deep into limestone cliffs), where you can see the geology and scale of the National Park from the water. The boat tour is included in the price.

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total and travels in an air-conditioned vehicle that holds either 1 to 3 people or 4 to 8 people, depending on which private option you book. All entrance fees, taxes and the boat tour are covered. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats and stroller space are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• guided walking tour of Aix en Provence with visits to the Saint Sauveur Cathedral and Mazarin neighborhood.
• boat tour inside the fjords of Calanques National Park.
• all entrance fees and taxes.
• hotel pickup.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour for 1 to 3 peopleGuide in 5 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Sedan, includes pickup

Private tour for 4 to 8 peopleGuide in 5 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Minivan, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day, 8 start times, from € 1,100 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Is this one for you?Choose the 1 to 3 person option if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want the guide's full attention. Pick the 4 to 8 person option if you're coordinating with friends or another couple and want to share the cost of the private vehicle and guide.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

What is the Saint Sauveur Cathedral in Aix en Provence?

The Saint Sauveur Cathedral is the main religious landmark in Aix en Provence's old town, and it is one of the stops on the walking portion of the tour where your guide shows you the architecture and history of the building.

What happens during the boat tour in Calanques National Park?

The boat takes you into the fjords: deep, narrow inlets carved into limestone cliffs along the coast near Cassis. You see the dramatic geology and scale of the National Park from the water, and the tour is included in the price of the full day.

Can I book this tour for just two people, or do I need a larger group?

You can book the private tour for 1 to 3 people, or choose the option for 4 to 8 people. Either way, you have a dedicated guide and vehicle for your group only.

Where does the tour pick me up?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour, so your guide will collect you from your accommodation before the walking tour begins in Aix en Provence.

Is the Mazarin neighborhood part of the walking tour?

Yes, the Mazarin neighborhood is one of the areas your guide takes you through during the walking portion of the tour in Aix en Provence's old town.