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title: Hiking in the Calanques National Park from Marseille
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type: tour
city: Marseille
country: France
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.61
reviews: 244
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: On foot?
rank_in_category: 8 of 8 (Calanques National Park Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-24
data_updated: 2026-10-03
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# Hiking in the Calanques National Park from Marseille

**Guidekin's take:** A guided hike from Luminy into the Calanques National Park on unmarked trails, with a swim stop and, when the sea allows, a swim into the Blue Cave; the guide brings snacks for a shared picnic. Water and drinks are your own, transport to the trailhead is not included and moderate fitness is needed. 4.61 from 244 reviews for 5h.

**On foot?:** Student promo: guided Calanques hike from Luminy with snacks, 5h at €35 per person; student proof may be required. 4.61, 244 reviews. Trade-off: Water and tips extra. (last checked September 24, 2026)

In our comparison: #8 of 8 in Calanques National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A hike through Calanques National Park starting right from Luminy, with a local guide who knows the unmarked trails. Take in incredible panoramic views for your best travel photos, cool off at a swim stop, and, conditions permitting, swim out to explore the hidden Blue Cave. A breath of fresh, natural air right at the edge of the city.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Your guide will meet you in front of the…
- Starts 09:00, 21:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age 8+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person for the Student promo option; other options up to €90
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.61/5 from 244 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Planetazur
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 09:00, 21:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-24

## Reviews

4.61 from 244 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 222 of 244.

- 5 stars: 208 (85%)
- 4 stars: 14 (6%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 5 (2%)
- 1 star: 16 (7%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student promo | €35 / person | French, English | Student rate: Proof of student status (student card or registration) may be requested by the guide before starting. |
| Standard | €40 / person | English, French | Duration: 5 hours |
| Private winter circuit | €90 / person (for 2+ people) | English, French | Duration: 4 hours Picnic: Bread, cheese, jam, fruit, cherry tomatoes, hummus |

## What's included

- Your guide brings snacks to share, and you're welcome to bring your own favorites to add to the shared picnic too.
- Guide

## Not included

- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Drinks

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 21:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the fine arts school on the Luminy campus at 8:55am.
Bus access: take bus B1 from Castellane metro station and get off at the Luminy campus stop. Make sure you have a ticket or cash to buy one (3.50 euros round trip). If you've used a metro ticket, it's still valid within the hour.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJxyjqWq25yRIRz2UlKymEZTM

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Calanques National Park Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 8** | €35 | 5h | 4.61 (244) | shared |
| [Shore Excursion: Drive a Convertible to Cassis & Calanques](/france/marseille/tours/shore-excursion-drive-a-convertible-to-cassis-calanques/?format=md) | €549 per group | 5h | 4.98 (250) | private |
| [Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming](/france/marseille/tours/beautiful-boat-tour-in-the-calanques-with-swimming/?format=md) | €79 | 4h 30m | 4.91 (138) | shared |
| [Guided hike in the Calanques National Park](/france/marseille/tours/guided-hike-in-the-calanques-national-park/?format=md) | €40 | 4h | 4.92 (37) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 8 in Calanques National Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €79, median €60; typical length 4h 15m. 1 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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