Marseille Shore Excursion: Private Electric Bike Tour

Four hours on an e-bike, from the basilica's 360° views down to the fishing boats at Vieux Port.

A private electric bike tour of Marseille for cruise passengers, departing from the port and returning there, with a local guide in your choice of five languages. The tour covers Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, Palais du Pharo, La Corniche, the Old Port fish market, and Vallon des Auffes: a tiny harbor locals favor. Electric bikes, helmets and safety vests are provided. Children aged 1–3 travel in an infant seat, ages 4–11 in a trailer, and ages 12 and up ride their own bike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica20m
2. La Cornichepass by
3. Old Port of Marseillepass by
4. Palais du Pharo10m
5. Vallon des Auffes5m

Explore Marseille by electric bike

• Visit Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica
• Ride along La Corniche by the sea
• Pass by Old Port fish market
• See Palais du Pharo with port views
• Stop at Vallon des Auffes tiny harbour

The experience

The tour starts at the port and climbs to Notre-Dame de la Garde, where the basilica sits on a hilltop with a 360-degree view of the city and the Mediterranean. From there you ride La Corniche, the coastal road that hugs the water, then descend to the Old Port, Vieux Port, where the daily fish market runs along the quays and the harbor fills with working boats. Palais du Pharo, a Napoleon-era palace overlooking the port, sits on the route, and the guide steers toward Vallon des Auffes, a working fishing village tucked into a cove that most visitors never find.

The electric bikes handle the hills and the flat stretches alike, so the pace stays steady without wearing you out. You get a helmet and a safety vest. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German and knows the neighborhoods beyond the postcard stops. Port pickup and drop-off are included, so you leave the ship and return to it without arranging transport.

Four hours is long enough to see the major sights and linger at a couple of them, but short enough to get back to the ship with time to spare. If your port call runs longer, the tour leaves room for a meal or a walk on your own afterward.

What’s included

• Port pickup and drop-off.
• use of an electric bike, helmet and safety vest.
• a local guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.
• access to all five stops on the route (Notre-Dame de la Garde, La Corniche, Old Port, Palais du Pharo, and Vallon des Auffes).
• a Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 13:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by EBTM Tours Marseille

Is this one for you?Choose this if your port time is limited and you want to cover Marseille's main sights by electric bike without the logistics of arranging your own transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

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.

Can my young children come on the electric bike tour?

Children aged 1–3 ride in a specialized infant seat attached to an adult's bike; children aged 4–11 travel in a trailer towed behind an adult's bike; children 12 and older ride their own electric bike.

What is Notre-Dame de la Garde like when we get there?

Notre-Dame de la Garde is a basilica perched on a hilltop with a 360-degree view of Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea, making it the best monument in the city for views across the region.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price, though you'll pass the Old Port fish market and have time to stop if you wish.

How does the electric bike make the tour easier?

The electric bike handles the hills of Marseille without requiring you to pedal hard, so you can cover more ground and see more sights in four hours while staying comfortable.

What happens if I'm not comfortable on a bike?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate.