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:

• Panisses

 (chickpea flour chips) with aioli sauce, a Provencal specialty with Italian origins • Roasted Camembert with croutons, and pastis (anise-flavored alcohol) • Marinated octopus salad with olive oil and honey

• Linguine with clams, grilled bass, shrimps with bay leaves, crab salad, lamb epigram with rosemary, Italian sausage with candied onions.

• Confiserie le Roy René • Oriental sweets, including crunchy pastries served with a cup of tea