Discover the gastronomical wonders of Marseille on this walking tour through the charming downtown area. With a local guide, visit a selection of gourmet eateries to sample traditional French dishes, delicacies, and beverages.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting time 11:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French
Experience
Highlights
- Sample the very best products that Marseilles has to offer
- Visit a selection of carefully selected eateries, modern cafes, and trendy restaurants
- Taste local delicacies including tapenade, rillettes, tartare, and more
- Visit historic eateries, modern cafes, and trendy restaurants
- Learn about the city's history and culinary culture from your expert guide
Full description
Meet your friendly guide in front of the Opera House then set out on a food-lovers walking tour through the charming streets of Marseille. The tour takes you to a number of historic eateries, modern cafes, and trendy restaurants where you can sample the true gastronomic wonders of this city.
During the tour, get a sense of the authentic French life whilst mingling with the locals and listen to stories about the city's history and culinary culture.
Tastings on offer include:
• Provence rosé wine paired with tapenade, an olive-based paste usually enjoyed with bread
• Homemade tuna and salmon rillettes (preserved, slow cooked meat), served on toast
• Panisses (chickpea flour chips) with aioli sauce, a Provencal specialty with Italian origins
• Tuna and shrimp tartare, cooked only by the lemon juice it is marinated in
• Olive oil marinated sardines
• Roasted Camembert with croutons, and pastis (anise-flavored alcohol)
• Oriental sweets, including crunchy pastries served with a cup of tea
Includes
- Local French/English-speaking guide
- Walking tour
- At least 4 food stops
- Water, wine, beer, or soft drinks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Opera House.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour starts at 11:00 AM and operates Monday to Saturday
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate, if this minimum is not reached, the tour will be rescheduled
- The maximum number of participants is 10
- You will receive at least 1 serving at each stop, as well as water, wine, beer, or soft drinks
- Children under 5 years old are free of charge
- Please be aware, this tour is operated in English and French