Cassis wine tour from Marseille: Calanques, Bandol & Le Castellet

Cap Canaille's sea cliffs and three wine villages in one day

A guided day tour from Marseille explores the coastal village of Cassis, the medieval hilltop town of Le Castellet, and the beach resort of Bandol, with access to Calanques National Park. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle through Mediterranean scenery, choose between a clifftop drive along the Cretes Route or a boat trip through the park's secluded creeks, and finish with a wine tasting at a Côtes de Provence winery before returning to Marseille.

The experience

The tour departs from Marseille Port and moves through the city's landmarks before heading toward the coast. Your guide narrates the city's history as you pass through its districts, then the route opens onto Mediterranean vistas and the dramatic cliffside views that frame the day. You'll choose your own path through Calanques National Park: either a drive along the Cretes Route that climbs above Cap Canaille, Europe's highest sea cliff, or a boat trip that winds through the park's hidden creeks and coves. Both routes converge on the same coastal stops.

Le Castellet and Bandol anchor the middle of the day. Le Castellet sits on a hilltop near the Formula 1 circuit and retains its medieval character. Bandol is a working beach town known for its local culture and, importantly, its wine. The tour concludes at a Côtes de Provence winery where you taste wines before the return drive to Marseille. The full day runs eight hours. Half-day options are available if you want to shorten the itinerary.

What’s included

• Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• access to Calanques National Park views via either the Cretes Route drive or a boat trip through the creeks.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private half-dayGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours

Standard full-dayGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Lasts 8 hours

Private half-day 6hGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 6 hours

Private full-dayGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Private tour lasting 8 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Planetazur

Is this one for you?Book the full-day option if you want all three villages plus both the clifftop and coastal views. The half-day tours focus on fewer stops and shorter driving time if your schedule is tight. Private bookings keep your group together in one vehicle and let you set the pace through each stop, while standard departures run on a fixed schedule with other travelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What is Cap Canaille and why does the tour go there?

Cap Canaille is Europe's highest sea cliff, rising above the Mediterranean near Cassis. The Cretes Route drive takes you along the clifftop for sweeping views down to the water and across to the Calanques coastline.

Can I choose between the clifftop drive and the boat trip, or is one included?

You choose between them. The Cretes Route is a drive along the cliffs. The alternative is a boat trip through Calanques National Park's secluded creeks. Both options show you the park, just from different vantage points.

What happens at the wine tasting?

The tour ends at a Côtes de Provence winery where you taste wines from the region. This is a refined tasting experience, not a casual stop, and it concludes the day before your return to Marseille.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

You can book either way. Standard full-day and half-day options run as shared tours. Private versions are available if you prefer to travel with your own group in a dedicated vehicle.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour is built around driving and viewing rather than hiking. You walk through the villages of Cassis, Le Castellet and Bandol at your own pace, and the boat option requires boarding and moving around a vessel, but there are no long treks or strenuous climbs.