France · WINE TASTINGS IN MARSEILLE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 wine tastings in Marseille that earn their price, each with the traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Provence day trip from Marseille to Les Baux, Pont du Gard, Avignon, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a small group wine tasting.
“This was a good overview of Provence — a hill village, a Roman aqueduct, Avignon, and an excellent wine museum and winery in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Great way to spend a day!”
Marseille tailored wine tasting at Rive Sud Vins, 10 premium pours plus local cheese, guided by Myles, finish with your favorite glass.
“Omg Miles was great, wine was amazing and cheese and bread with it was super tasty. It was more time than the original hour but the atmosphere was great so we didn’t mind. We were late for dinner lol but the wine tasting was so worth it we would do it again, thanks again!!”
Spend a focused day in Marseille and Aix, with guided city highlights and two winery tastings from $199.
“Great day with Gail- free time in every location which was very appreciated. Due to weather and low season there were no boats to see calanques so Gail actually drove us to one so we could see it from above. The views on this tour are outstanding and Gail was very nice and flexible. An excellent day- thank you!”
Full day wine tour from Marseille to Cassis and Bandol. Three award-winning wineries, expert guide, and a Cassis lunch break.
“We had an excellent day with Eric. The vineyards were exceptional and the wine was even better. Eric was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about wine making. I would highly recommend. Eric, I (Adam) was the Scotland fan on your tour. Sadly not the result we wanted but all the best to France to take the cup! Allez les Bleus!!!”
Full-day Bandol and Cassis wine tour from Marseille with 3 tastings, Cap Canaille views, and Cassis harbor time.
“Our guide Erik was wonderful and very knowledgeable on Provence, wines, the wineries and good restaurant suggestions for lunch in Cassis. Highly recommended!”
Small-group Luberon wine tour from Marseille with an expert guide, three award-winning tastings, and Lourmarin time to dine.
“Jean-Gabriel was a brilliant guide, really knowledgable and very funny, extremely witty and understood our sense of humour! Would 100 percent recommend him as a guide. Excellent day out - visited 3 vineyards tasted around 12-15 wines! Had plenty of time in Loumorin to have lunch and explore the town! Was able to buy amazing wines at amazing prices!”
Private Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard day from Marseille with hotel pickup, cave tours and tastings at three châteaux, plus lunch stop.
“We had a wonderful day with Laurent. The wineries that we visited were all lovely and it was so cool exploring the cellars. It felt like a perfectly curated day for us!”
Small-group Luberon wine tour from Marseille with three tastings, expert guide, A/C transport, and a lunch break in Lourmarin.
“Wonderful experience thanks to our guide, Eric! He is very knowledgeable on winemaking (he worked for several years doing so) and is extremely personable and kind. He is flexible with any requests (ex: offered to stop at the fresh fruit stands along the way, did not rush us when taking longer at one vineyard, etc.). If there's a way to request him, do it! I think the tour guides have read previous reviews about difficulty having enough time and available restaurants for lunch in Lourmarin and adapted, because we had no problem. We had a good amount of time to get a meal and there were maybe 8 or more…”
Cruise-friendly private Provence wine day from Marseille, with two winery visits, tastings, and free time in Cassis, Aix, or Lourmarin.
“This tour was incredible! The views were breathtaking and the wine was delicious! Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience exceptional!”
Marseille shore excursion to Provence for a small-group wine tour, guided tastings at two wineries, plus time in Cassis, Lourmarin, or Aix.
“Loris was wonderful. Great experience, I highly recommend this tour. He recommended a restaurant right by the water which had the best mussels we’ve ever tried. He also took us on top of the mountain so the can view the town of Cassis. Beautiful views!”
Marseille landmarks plus two wine tastings in a small group, with a guided Notre-Dame de la Garde photo stop and easy transport.
“Much more like a hop-on, hop-off bus tour. For example, our guide, who was also training two new guides during our tour, told us to meet her 2 hours later after dropping us off in Aix-en-Provence. The only thing she pointed out was a candy store. She walked ahead of us, didn't engage us but spoke to her trainees in French. Her performance was entirely substandard compared with my previous experiences with Viator. The trainees should have instruction from staff other than Caroline.”
Marseille to Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape with port pickup, a guided wine tasting, and 3 hours in the City of the Popes.
“I'm so glad I took this tour from Marseille Vieu Port. The provider company arrived at dot 9:00 AM to pick us up from near my ship ! We were worried as we did not book through my Ship Excursions (Seabourn). Ship price was double. ..Also,The part I liked is they came even though we were just 2 passengers. Cohen is a superbly well mannered, and knowledgeable guide. We saw the Royal Palace du Avignon at our pace, and then Cohen picked us up for a great walk + wine tour of Chateauneuf du Pape... and a local lunch there.”
Tailored 11-wine tasting with local cheeses in Marseille, guided by Myles. Pick your final glass and learn Provence wine style.
“Absolutely perfection. Informative and entertaining. Highly recommend. We were on a cruise and within walking distance.”
Private Coteaux d'Aix half-day tour with hotel pickup, tastings of white, rosé, and red, plus Ste Victoire and Cézanne stories.
“This tour was nothing like what was advertised. The guide arrived 30 minutes late with no response to our calls or messages—we were left waiting in the cold and contacted only later through an outside app. We visited two wineries instead of three, received very limited information, and had no tours of the properties. One tasting was entirely in French, both felt rushed, and we spent more time driving than tasting. We didn’t visit Mount Sainte-Victoire or Cézanne’s mill, and there was almost no commentary during the ride. The guide later said Sundays are only two wineries—something never disclosed. Lunch, said to be optional and not extra, ended with a…”
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