Marseille Guided Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Tastings
Description
Discover the sun-drenched flavors and millennial history of Marseille, the oldest city in France, on this immersive walking food tour. The adventure begins in the city's beating heart, near the historic port. Explore the city's streets, stopping at local eateries and artisan shops to uncover Marseille's unique culinary scene, from savory street food to Provençal sweets and fine regional wines. Along the way, admire iconic landmarks and learn the history behind the city's famous dishes.
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Your guide will greet you and introduce you to Marseille's 2,600-year history as France’s oldest city, founded by the Greeks, and set the scene at the city's lifeblood, the Vieux-Port.
Taste the classic street food Panisse from L'Estaque, crispy fries made from chickpea flour, served with traditional Provençal sauces like Aioli or Rouille.
Dive into Marseille's "Must try”: Tapenade (olive paste), Pastis (the quintessential anise-flavored apéritif), and our famous secret dish.
Join a local sommelier for a superb tasting of Provençal wines (primarily rosé, but also red and white) perfectly paired with local cheeses.
Stop to admire the elegant, Art Deco facade of the Opéra de Marseille, a symbol of the city's ability to rebuild after the great fire of 1919.
Choose between the creamy Tarte Tropézienne or the Calisson, the diamond-shaped candy from Aix-en-Provence, and learn its royal legend.
Savor half a Croque Monsieur, the simple and perfect French bistro sandwich, and hear the story behind its "crunch gentleman" name.
Visit Le Four des Navettes, operating since 1781, and taste the Navette, a boat-shaped, orange blossom biscuit tied to the city's religious tradition and the feast of La Chandeleur.
Conclude the tour at the spectacular viewpoint near the Abbaye Saint-Victor. Your guide will point out the two imposing strongholds, Fort Saint-Jean and Fort Saint-Nicolas, and the colorful Le Panier district.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(8)
Excellent tour by guide, very knowledgeable and good selection of local food. Especially the Cheese and Wine.
It was a pleasure to welcome you. We're delighted to know the tour became such an enjoyable part of your time in the city. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again with Secret Food Tours!
Kristina provided a fabulous tour of the Vieux Port of Marseille, combining history with descriptions of local community while paring each with food and wine to connect me with place and time.
It was a pleasure to have you with us. Thank you for taking the time to return and share your experience, as reviews like yours are always appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Great food tour! Kristina was very helpful and knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend! We tried a big variety of foods that we otherwise would have never known about!
Thank you for your rating and for sharing your experience. We’re delighted the tour became such a positive part of your time in the city. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
The tour and Jean were great. It was a great overview of authentic Marseille cuisine from savory to sweet. We enjoyed the Panisses and wine and cheese stop so much we went back on our own on other days for more.
We loved having you with us. Your kind words are a wonderful reflection of what we hope every guest enjoys. We'd be delighted to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Guide 가 친절하고 답변도 잘해줌. 이것하면 점심 안 먹어도 됨. Marseille 사람들이 Paris 사람들보다 친절한 것 같음. I recommend this experience strongly. Our guide, Jeane, and his assistant Marie were great.
We're happy to have you with us! Great experiences are made even better when they're shared, and we're glad we could be part of yours. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
Knowledgeable guide, great variety of food and drink. We went to places we would have missed if we were walking on our own. The guide loves the city and knew a lot about it.
We truly appreciate your review! Reading that the experience became such a rewarding part of your visit is wonderful. We look forward to having you join Secret Food Tours again.
A very nice experience and a very friendly way to discover Marseille and its little gastronomic secrets with very friendly guides.
We appreciate you taking the time to post this. It’s great that the experience balanced food, pace, and atmosphere so well. We hope to see you again on another Secret Food Tours!
Jean provided a wonderful tour of Marseille, both through food and through his extensive knowledge of the history of the city. I learned so much important information that deepened my enjoyment of Marseille and all of the food was delicious and fun to try.
We appreciate your feedback and your time. It is always good to know the tour left a strong and positive impression. You are always welcome back on Secret Food Tours!
