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Marseille with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Marseille is fun for families, with boats, beaches and turquoise coves. Here is how to spend a family trip in Marseille — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old Port & boats
  2. 2Calanques swim trip
  3. 3MuCEM & forts
  4. 4Beach time

Port and boats

Explore the lively Old Port, watch the fishing boats and ride the ferry boat.

Coves and swimming

Take a gentle Calanques boat trip with a swim in the turquoise water.

Forts and beaches

Visit the MuCEM and Fort Saint-Jean, then relax at the Prado beaches.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Marseille — prices per person.

Parc national des Calanques intégral
Marseille
Parc national des Calanques intégral
4.8(20)·7 heures
à partir de$99/ personne
via Viator
Marseille Driving and Walking - 4hour Tour privé
Marseille
Marseille Driving and Walking - 4hour Tour privé
4.4(21)·4 heures
à partir de$639/ personne
via Viator
Conduisez en cabriolet du port de croisière Marseille à cassis
Marseille
Conduisez en cabriolet du port de croisière Marseille à cassis
5.0(233)·7 heures
à partir de$639/ personne
via Viator
De Marseille aux Calanques à vélo électrique
Marseille
De Marseille aux Calanques à vélo électrique
4.7(312)·7 heures
à partir de$92/ personne
via Viator
Depuis Marseille : Visite en sidecar des vignobles de Cassis
Marseille
Depuis Marseille : Visite en sidecar des vignobles de Cassis
4.9(16)·6 heures
à partir de$279/ personne
via Viator
Calanques Panorama e-bike tour à Marseille - Parc National
Marseille
Calanques Panorama e-bike tour à Marseille - Parc National
4.6(339)·4 heures
à partir de$80/ personne
via Viator
Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille - Visite privée de Marseille
Marseille
Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille - Visite privée de Marseille
4.9(59)·8 heures
à partir de$1,115/ personne
via Viator
Excursion guidée en kayak calanques
Marseille
Excursion guidée en kayak calanques
4.6(99)·3 heures
à partir de$70/ personne
via Viator

Marseille with kids — FAQ

Is Marseille good for kids?
Yes — the lively Old Port, gentle Calanques boat trips with swimming, the MuCEM and forts, and the Prado beaches make Marseille a fun, sunny family destination.
What are the best things to do in Marseille with children?
Top family picks are the Old Port and ferry boat, a Calanques boat trip with a swim, the MuCEM and Fort Saint-Jean, and the beaches.
Is Marseille easy to visit with kids?
Yes — the centre is walkable with a metro and tram, and the boats, beaches and coves are great for families, though summer can be hot, so plan shade and water.

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