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The 15 Best Tours in Corsica

212 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $11

A week on the island and half of it is water. The 15 below are the bookings that earn their day — the Scandola crossings, the Lavezzi boats, the sunset sailings and the few days out worth leaving the coast for — priced, timed and ordered so you can decide over breakfast.

From Ajaccio/Porticcio:Ajaccio & Sanguinaires Gulf Boat Tour - North shore Ajaccio sights: Tino Rossi, Greek chapel, Marin cemetery, Citadel
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From Ajaccio/Porticcio:Ajaccio & Sanguinaires Gulf Boat Tour

1.Ajaccio & Sanguinaires Gulf Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,931 reviews · 3 hours · from $42Our pick

A 3-hour guided boat tour of Ajaccio Bay with stops at the protected Sanguinaires islands and sea-only Mezumare, plus swimming.

“It didn’t happen. The excursion started with a ferry to the tour boat. The tour boat left before we arrived”

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Ajaccio: Town Highlights and Coast Open-Top Bus Tour - Napoleon in Ajaccio, From Casone to the Four Brothers
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Ajaccio: Town Highlights and Coast Open-Top Bus Tour

2.Town Highlights and Coast Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,523 reviews · 1h 30m · from $14

A 90-minute open-top bus loop in Ajaccio, mixing Imperial Town squares, Napoleon monuments, and Sanguinaires island coast views from Parata.

“The start of the tour was held up with Saturday traffic and double parking, but the tour itself was very good. We went around town and all the way up the coast with great sea/beach/island views”

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Sea trips Scandola Girolata and Calanches de Piana - Girolata and the Sentier du Facteur stop: short, but real
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Sea trips Scandola Girolata and Calanches de Piana

4.Sea trips Scandola Girolata and Calanches de Piana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Boat trip from Porto Ota to Calanches de Piana and Scandola, with a 30-minute Girolata stop, small group, English guide.

“Het werd geannuleerd en ik kon zelf achter mn refund aan. Geannuleerd vanwege slecht weer. Concurrent voer wel gewoon en met hen hebben we een super middag gehad. Zonder slecht weer.”

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Magic Sanguinaires Sunset from Ajaccio/Porticcio – Aperitif - Cruising the Sanguinaires Archipelago: Sea-Level Views and Real “Place”
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Magic Sanguinaires Sunset from Ajaccio/Porticcio – Aperitif

5.Magic Sanguinaires Sunset from Ajaccio/Porticcio – Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 956 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $58

3-hour RIB sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to the Sanguinaires, with a swim, possible Mezu Mare stop, and Corsican aperitif.

“Excursion très sympathique ! L’apéritif sur l’île n’est pas inoubliable mais il permet de discuter avec nos guides, très souriants et dans l’échange. Les bateaux sont tops et le trajet vaut le coup, on a eu la chance de croiser des dauphins. Le coucher de soleil, même un peu caché par les nuages reste magique. Je recommande”

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From Ota: Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour - Gulf of Porto: your first guided coastline moment
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From Ota: Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour

6.Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 932 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $53

Eco-friendly hybrid boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola and Girolata, plus optional Calanche de Piana. French commentary.

“Eine Stunde vor Abfahrt rief der Veranstalter an und wollte absagen wegen zu hohem Wellengang. Wir waren aber schon unterwegs und auf halber Strecke. Dann hat er die Abfahrtszeit um eine halbe Stunde nach vorne verlegt, was wir kaum hätten schaffen können und uns gesagt, dass die Tour heute 1h kürzer und ohne Aufenthalt in Girolata sein würde. Die Tour fand dann auf einem normalen Dieselboot statt, Guide nur auf Französisch, Infos konnten in einer Online-Broschüre nachgelesen werden. Anfahrt also Stress pur, Bootsfahrt zwar mit schöner Landschaft, aber lautem und stinkenden Boot nur 2 statt 3 Stunden ohne Preisnachlass. Das war Abzocke!”

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Bonifacio by Sea: Unmissable Escape from Ajaccio/Porticcio - Setting Sail: From Ajaccio or Porticcio Toward Valinco Gulf
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Bonifacio by Sea: Unmissable Escape from Ajaccio/Porticcio

7.Bonifacio by Sea: Unmissable Escape from Ajaccio/Porticcio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 897 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Full-day cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to Bonifacio with iconic cliffs, caves, King Aragon Steps, and 4 hours to explore.

“Great trip value for money you get to see different parts of corsica you would not normally get to see well worth the money only down side was the guides commentary was only in french so.e english would have been welcome”

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Cruise Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve - What a Semi-Rigid Zodiac Ride Feels Like on This Route
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Cruise Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve

8.Cruise Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 849 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Semi-rigid boat cruise from Porto through Scandola Reserve and Calanches de Piana, often with dolphin sightings and sunset views.

“Des paysages somptueux, un équipage jeune et dynamique guidant la balade parfaitement . Moment inoubliable malgré un temps pluvieux et sableux . Mais inoubliable par là visite surprise des dauphins 🐬. Je recommande cette excursion avec ce groupe .”

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From Ajaccio: Sanguinaires Islands Boat Trip With Aperitif - H2: The dock at Grande Sanguinaire, lighthouse views you can actually feel
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From Ajaccio: Sanguinaires Islands Boat Trip With Aperitif

9.Sanguinaires Islands Boat Trip With Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 767 reviews · 2h 30m · from $68

Sunset speedboat from Ajaccio to the Sanguinaires, swim in clear water, visit a lighthouse, then sip rosé with Corsican bites.

“Attention, on vous vend un petit sunset apéro alors qu’il s’agit d’un speed boat a sensations … Dans notre bateau, personne n’était au courant que c’était vraiment ça l’activité ! 😭”

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Porto: Scandola and Calanches of Piana Boat Trip - Getting to Porto Marine Evasion at the Porto docks
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Porto: Scandola and Calanches of Piana Boat Trip

10.Scandola and Calanches of Piana Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

3-hour boat trip from Porto to UNESCO Scandola, then Calanches de Piana, with photos and a swim stop at Girolata.

“Le confort du bateau sièges trop durs par rapport à un confrère et un petit en cas lors de l’arrêt sur l’île car pas grand chose à faire”

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From Porto: Scandola & Girolata Tour by Boat - Scandola Nature Reserve UNESCO, guided views and protected wildlife
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From Porto: Scandola & Girolata Tour by Boat

11.Scandola & Girolata Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 698 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $53

Silent hybrid boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola, turquoise Elbu Bay, and calm Girolata, plus optional Calanche de Piana.

“paysage magnifique. les explications etaient top et tres enrichissantes. l'animateur très sympathique”

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From Sagone/Cargèse: Scandola Calanques Piana Girolata Swimming - Scandola Nature Reserve: Cliffs, Caves, And Real UNESCO Power
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From Sagone/Cargèse: Scandola Calanques Piana Girolata Swimming

13.Scandola Calanques Piana Girolata Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $76

A 7-hour boat day from Sagone to Scandola, Girolata, Porto, Piana, and Capo Rosso, with swims and UNESCO coast views.

“Superbe journée...vraiment à recommander...paysages fantastiques avec un équipage au top...le capitaine vous donne de très bonnes explications ... A noter :à midi nous avons déjeuner au restaurant "le bon espoir" avec un personnel très jovial et une restauration exceptionnelle Superbe expérience!!”

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From Porto: Boat tour to the Calanches of Piana & Capo Rosso - The hybrid boat ride: quiet, comfy, and easier on the water
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From Porto: Boat tour to the Calanches of Piana & Capo Rosso

14.Boat tour to the Calanches of Piana & Capo Rosso

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 605 reviews · 90 - 270 minutes · from $37

Porto boat tour to Calanques de Piana and Capo Rosso, with a quiet hybrid ride, close-up granite cliffs, Capo Rosso views, and the Natural Pool.

“Superbe activité, magnifique. Les calanques mais surtout la visite de la réserve naturelle sont à faire. Nous avions la compagnie Naev va, génial. Beaucoup d'explication et d'humour de la part de l'équipage.”

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Ajaccio/Porticcio: Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting - Ajaccio or Porticcio: Choosing Your Starting Point
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Ajaccio/Porticcio: Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting

15.Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $82

Sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to the Sanguinaires Islands with sommelier-led wine tasting, local bites, and live Corsican music.

“Ambiance festive avec dégustation de vins Corse et ainsi que des spécialités délicieuses. Le vigneron présent et sympathique plus que généreux dans ses portions. Musiciens et musique pour égayer la soirée. Belle sortie en mer.”

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