Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)
Description
Ever embarked on a food tour where your guide is a trained chef who doesn't just buy premade food from vendors but preps and plates some regional recipes on the spot for you? Join Chef Alejandro on a Toulouse food tour that's unlike any other. Our 4-hour walking food tour through the historic center of Toulouse features 6 stops, 6 stories, and 6 food samples. We cover the most iconic monuments in the city, such as Place du Capitole, Basilique Saint-Sernin, Hôtel d'Assézat, Quai de la Daurade, and the largest covered market, Marché Couvert Victor Hugo. Our unique experience blends Toulouse's rich history with its vibrant culinary scene. From Roman times to the Middle Ages, each site in our Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef tells a story, enhanced with a traditional Southwestern French dish. Ranked as a top experience among things to do in Toulouse, are you ready for this taste adventure?
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Uncover the most beautiful of the 200 private mansions in town and learn how these families made their fortunes in the 16th century to afford such grand houses. Savor the city's most iconic baked good as you explore this architectural gem.
Learn about the great fire of Toulouse that burned down 85% of the city in the 15th century and changed its architecture forever. While taking in the views over the Garonne River, enjoy a sweet bite from the town's oldest pâtisserie.
Discover the oldest timber frame house in town, dating back to 1533.
Explore the aviation history of Toulouse, uncovering why it became the aerospace hub of Europe and the headquarters of Airbus. Sample the most typical charcuterie product of this area.
Learn about a wrongful execution in the 18th century that changed the country's political future after the revolution. Enjoy a main course made with the region's star product, la véritable saucisse de Toulouse.
Trace the evolution of this square from a medieval rampart to an art-nouveau market, which ultimately became a brutalist car park built in concrete. Delight in an amazing cheese and wine pairing, highlighting artisanal and hyperlocal cheeses and wine.
Hear the story of the first Christian of Toulouse who fought against the Roman Empire. Savor the most famous dessert of Toulouse, a cake with a recipe that is over 2000 years old.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We'll be eating on our feet, as there is NO SEATING in the tour - so wear comfortable clothing and shoes and be prepared to stand/walk the whole time
- Please alert us at least 24 hours in advance if you have food allergies or don't drink alcohol
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- The minimum traveler to accommodate for this is 2
Reviews(601)
Wonderful tour with great history - Alex is a great storyteller! Loved all the food too. Would definitely do it again with other family and friends.
The best food and historical tour I've ever done, I can wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone
Bonjour! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm truly honored to hear this was the best food and history tour you've ever done. Wishing you a fantastic rest of your travels, and thank you so much for recommending the experience. À la prochaine!
Alex was not only informative but enthusiastic about the city, history and the food.
Bonjour! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the passion I have for Toulouse, its history, and its incredible food. Wishing you a fantastic stay in La Ville Rose. À la prochaine!
This tour is absolutely fantastic! I love both food and history, so this immediately caught my eye and I’m so glad I booked. Alex is a great guide, and the tour was interesting, fun, and the food was delicious! Highly recommend.
Bonjour! Thank you so much for your fantastic review. It makes me so happy to hear the tour caught your eye and lived up to your expectations. I hope you have an amazing rest of your time in Toulouse, and thank you again for recommending the experience. À la prochaine!
This tour was absolutely fantastic! I love both history and food, so this tour immediately caught my eye and I am so glad I booked it. Alex was an incredible guide. All of the food we had was delicious and I loved learning about the history of Toulouse. Highly recommend!
Bonjour! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m so glad the combination of history and local food was exactly what you were looking for, and that you enjoyed discovering Toulouse along the way. Wishing you a fantastic stay in La Ville Rose. À la prochaine!
We came to Alex's food and history tour with high expectations because of all the 5 star reviews on TA, and it didn't disappoint! It was the best introduction to our stay in Toulouse that we could have wished for. Alex is a great communicator, responding effectively regarding all my queries before the tour. During the tour we learnt so much interesting information about Toulouse, Alex helped us bond well as a group and he shared his extensive knowledge about local food and wine. The foodie stops themselves were all amazing. My husband's vegetarian diet and a lady's gluten free diet were catered for really well. We left feeling saited and happy. Thoroughly recommend!
Bonjour Ruth! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m so glad the tour lived up to your expectations and made for a great introduction to Toulouse. It’s also lovely to hear that everyone in the group, including those with dietary requirements, could fully enjoy the experience. Wishing you both a fantastic stay in La Ville Rose and a great International Urban Sketchers Symposium 2026. À la prochaine!
This was an amazing tour. The food was great and the history talks even better. Highly recommend this tour.
Bonjour Denise! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m delighted you enjoyed both the food and the stories, and I really appreciate your recommendation. Wishing you a fantastic stay in La Ville Rose. À la prochaine!
Wonderful time with Alejandro on his food and history tour of Toulouse. He is very knowledgeable on the history of Toulouse and I enjoyed the foods he paired with the history lessons.
Bonjour! Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed discovering Toulouse’s history through its local flavors, and that the food pairings made the stories even more memorable. Wishing you a wonderful stay in La Ville Rose. À la prochaine!
This was a great tour. My teenager and I joined last minute and even though it was 38C today, Alejandro really made sure we had a fantastic time. The food options were very good and I really enjoyed the history as well. I think this was the perfect mix of food + history in a town this size with a significant past and some scandals to discuss. This was so unique! You can tell Alejandro outs a lot of love and attention into curating the experience. I wish all tours I went on were this well composed and thought out. My 16 year old agrees. Would highly recommend!
Bonjour! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m especially glad you and your teenager enjoyed the experience, even on such a hot day! I’m happy we could keep it fun despite the 38°C, and that the mix of history, food, and a few Toulouse scandals made it memorable. Wishing you both a fantastic rest of your travels. I hope you enjoyed Aeroscopia, the plane museum! À la prochaine!
This tour was amazing! The knowledge and history was so in depth and interesting. And the food was also amazing. Alex was such a gracious host/guide and very passionate about both the food and the history. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Toulouse!
Bonjour! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the stories, the food, and the passion behind the experience. Wishing you a fantastic stay in La Ville Rose. À la prochaine!
