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Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour

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Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour

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Join us on a thrilling 3-hour private tour of Marseille's vibrant food and culture scene. Immerse yourself in the enchanting alleyways of the old city and discover hidden gems like local handcrafts and workshop artists. But the real highlight awaits at a friendly local's home patio, where you'll indulge in a wine and cheese tasting experience like no other. As we stroll along, our knowledgeable guides will regale you with stories of Marseille's rich history and traditions, introducing you to local specialties such as panisse, La Pétanque, and regional wines. From the savory taste of goat cheese to the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread, every bite and sip will transport you to the heart of Provence. So pack your appetite and join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure in Marseille. Bon appétit!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 4-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Discover Marseille's unique specialities
  • Taste a bit of everything Marseille
  • Visit local handcrafts and workshop artists
  • Wine and cheese tasting at a local's home patio
  • Learn about the rich history and traditions of Marseille
  • Bottled water
  • Wine tasting
  • Beverages
  • Food tasting

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Introduction

The Marseille Walking food and culture tour is a 3-hour private tour that offers a unique and immersive experience in the vibrant city of Marseille. With the possibility of transfers to and from Aix en Provence and Marseille, this tour provides convenience and flexibility for travelers. The meeting point is at the exit of Metro "Vieux port," situated on the waterfront, making it easily accessible for participants.

What to expect?

During this tour, participants will have the opportunity to explore the charming old city of Marseille. The itinerary includes visits to local handcrafts and workshop artists, providing insights into the rich traditions and history of the city. One of the highlights of the tour is a stop at a friendly local's home patio for a wine and cheese tasting. This intimate setting allows participants to savor the flavors of Marseille while learning about its cultural significance.

Who is this for?

This tour is ideal for travelers who are interested in experiencing the local culture and cuisine of Marseille. It caters to individuals or small groups seeking a personalized and private tour experience. Whether you are a food enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the vibrant city of Marseille, this tour offers something for everyone.

Why book this?

By booking the Marseille Walking food and culture tour, you are guaranteed a unique and immersive experience in one of France's most vibrant cities. The private nature of the tour allows for a personalized itinerary, ensuring that your interests and preferences are taken into account. The wine and cheese tasting at a local's home patio adds a special touch to the experience, providing an authentic and intimate setting to indulge in the flavors of Marseille. With knowledgeable guides sharing insights into the city's history and traditions, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Marseille's culture and heritage.

Good to know

It's important to inform the tour organizers of any medical concerns or food allergies beforehand to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. The tour includes wine tasting, beverages, food tasting, and bottled water, providing all the necessary refreshments during the tour. The itinerary ends at the exit of Metro "Vieux-Port" on the waterfront, offering convenient transportation options for participants after the tour.

Reviews

Previous participants of the Marseille Walking food and culture tour have praised its immersive nature and knowledgeable guides. Many have highlighted the wine and cheese tasting at a local's home patio as a standout experience, allowing them to truly savor the flavors of Marseille. The combination of exploring the old city and learning about its history and traditions has left participants with a deeper appreciation for the vibrant culture of Marseille. Overall, the tour has received positive feedback for its organization, informative guides, and the opportunity to indulge in delicious local cuisine.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Provence Amazing Tours

Discover Marseille's unique specialities from their favorite snack, panisse, to the mandatory aperitif, pastis!

Le Panier

While winding our way through the picturesque and oldest neighborhood in France, le Panier, you'll taste a bit of everything Marseille!

Reviews

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3.2 (34)

mauramulligan

Amazing tour with Sophia. Great group on the tour and interesting food and some very nice wines. The weather was perfect and everyone in great form after the rugby match the previous evening. We won 🙌🏼

_A7873RV

When we complained to the Marseille Tourist Office, they said our guide was known as "a man who guides a culinary tour and serves food from a thermos." It seems others had similar experiences. There were a group of six French people, two German tourists, and two guide interns on the "3-hour walking food tour." I think one of the recent reviews might be from an intern pretending to be a tourist. The German girls are also upset about the poor quality of the tour and are in touch with us. 
We started by drinking fish soup from a thermos, accompanied by poutargue, in the middle of a gallery where we felt out of place.

 We couldn't get chickpea crepes because the place was closed, much to our guide's surprise. 
 Then, our guide wanted us to drink anise liqueur from a thermos in front of the Opera when another place was closed. 
In a desperate move, our guide led us to a dingy shop that sold cheese, fish, and meat together. The guide ordered one small cheese to share, plus whelks and chickpea chips that expired six months ago. We ate them because we were hungry.

 It was only later that we noticed the chips' expiration date. When we pointed this out to our guide, she said that such items don’t spoil. After looking around, I noticed that there were a lot of expired items being sold in this shop. It seems like it might even specialize in selling such things. We didn't finish the whelks, and the guide told to the shop owner that her son would pick them up later in the afternoon.
 After two hours, we realized it was a scam and confronted the guide. We even called her boss, but he didn't want to talk to us. The guide said there would be more to see and taste, so we followed, skeptical. And rightly so. Our "grand finale" consisted of one bottle of wine, two baguettes, two identical cheeses, and some tapenade jars arranged haphazardly on a random bench. Please refer to the attached photo of our pitiful picnic for eight.

 In conclusion, this experience was not only disappointing but also a clear case of being scammed.

I417KNlilyf

I attended a tour with a group of two Germans and six French people, as indicated on the site the tours can be done in several languages ​​so here we had French and German mixed since it was not a private tour. This really annoyed the French so there was a bad atmosphere from the start... We tasted tapenade, an anchoidade, wine, whelk, pastis, two cheeses, soup, poutargue, rouille which is already 9 dégustations. We visited the districts which hides the history of Marseille and its ships explained well by the guide , we also visited the Marché de Noaille, it is a place hidden from tourists which clearly shows the diversity in the history of Marseille. Unfortunately at 2/3 of the tour the French were unsatisfied because they didn't have enough to eat, and stopped the tour to attack the guide instead of leaving (as they kept saying) they couldve asked for a refund or an explanation from the boss after the tour. Because of this the end of the tour was rushed with only half an hour left because we lost 30 min arguing we were not able to visit the quartier du panier. Unfortunately this all happened because of unsatisfied customers, which I can understand but dont ruin the experience for others please.

I9159ENchrisp

My brother in law and I had a really fun tour with Laurent, who was v informative and genuinely cared about us learning about the fabulous city. Although not as much wine as we thought there would be.. we were provided with a great sample of food, snacks and drinks (much of which Laurent himself had prepared). Laurent even helped us to get to the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, which he didn’t have to do (v kind). You should definitely do this trip to explore, discover new things and laugh a lot.

Mark_C

tour guide cancelled citing not enough people. Why state private if you require a minimum, I would have paid what a private would cost!!

iriding

We had a superb tour with Alex what a character We strolled through town chatting like old friends He took us all over town We had an awesome time high;y recommend Ask for Alex you won’t go wrong Book with confidence

robinr697

Delightful wander through town along with some history lessons. Laurent is a chef and made us several items to taste which were delicious. We stopped for chocolate twice, pastry and bread, empanadas, wine and a good luck shell fish hinge. We wandered through an old time hardware store and a very old herbalist shop. We stopped at a medicine market. Our ambulation was only marred by a high wind and lashing rain at the last 10 minutes.

Flyer766406

Laurent did an excellent job taking us to many different parts of Marsielle. I especially liked the Middle eastern market and the empanada shop.

P8816KNjamesn

Perfect Tour to get to know the city, people and food options in the city of Marseille. Laurent is a very nice tour guide who understood to combine the history of the city with food, wine but very "customized" for everyone. Perfect start for a city weekend!

Robert_R

Very disappointed. The tour operators never showed up for the tour. We met others on the same tour and between us we called the tour operators and sent text messages both went unanswered. I would not recommend using the tour operator.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-18 07:30