Marseille & Cassis Shore Excursion: Route des Crêtes Tour

The Route des Crêtes climbs above the coast while you stay seated in an air-conditioned minivan.

A full-day shore excursion from Marseille port for cruise passengers, traveling by minivan along the scenic Route des Crêtes to Cape Canailles and the village of Cassis, with a panoramic tour of Marseille including Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica and stops timed to return you to your ship. A guide leads the route and commentary is available in English and French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Marseille and Cassis shore excursion

• Depart from Marseille port
• Photo stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica
• Panoramic city tour including Saint-Victor's Abbey and Corniche Road
• Photo stop at Cape Canailles viewpoint
• Free time exploring Cassis village

The experience

The tour picks you up at the Marseille cruise terminal and moves through the day in a set sequence, though the operator may adjust the order depending on conditions. You'll drive along the Route des Crêtes (the cliff road that runs above the Côte d'Azur), and stop at Cape Canailles for views across the water. The minivan is air-conditioned and holds a small group, so the ride itself becomes part of the pace rather than a transfer between separate sites.

In Cassis, you get free time to walk the village on your own. A sightseeing cruise to the Calanques fjords is available there but costs extra and is not included. Back in Marseille, the guide takes you on a panoramic tour that passes Saint-Victor's Abbey and the Corniche Road before stopping at Notre-Dame de la Garde, the basilica that overlooks the Vieux Port. You'll have a photo stop there, then return to the port in time for your ship's departure. The whole outing runs seven hours from pickup to drop-off.

The tour operates only for cruise passengers (you'll need to provide your ship's name when you book), and the guide speaks English and French. Weather can close the Crêtes road or cancel the Calanques cruise without refund, and if your ship departs at 4pm or earlier, the supplier will email you about timing changes before the tour date.

What’s included

• Port pickup and drop-off at the Marseille cruise terminal.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• driver and guide for the full day.
• photo stops at Notre-Dame de la Garde and Cape Canailles.
• panoramic tour of Marseille including Saint-Victor's Abbey and the Corniche Road.
• free time in Cassis village.

Before you book

Lasts 7h, from € 155 per person, with a live guide in English and French, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by A La Française Marseille

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and French, so if you are comfortable following commentary in either language, the fixed itinerary and group size keep the pace steady and the return timed to your ship's schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cape Canailles and why is it a stop on this tour?

Cape Canailles is a headland on the Côte d'Azur east of Marseille where the Route des Crêtes reaches high above the water. The tour stops there for views across the coast, making it a natural pause on the cliff-road drive.

Do I have to take the Calanques cruise in Cassis?

No. The Calanques cruise is optional and costs extra. It is not part of the tour package. You have free time in Cassis to explore the village, and the cruise is available if you choose to book it separately.

What happens if bad weather closes the Route des Crêtes?

The operator is not responsible for closures of the Crêtes road or Cape Canailles access due to weather, and no refund is offered if the route cannot be driven. The supplier will contact you before the tour if changes are needed.