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Marseille Food Tour: Explore Gastronomy and Culture with a Local Guide
4.8
368 Ratings
Marseille
Embark on a gastronomic adventure in Marseille with our food tour. Explore the city’s historical center, taste delicious dishes, and learn about French culture from a local guide.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bar de la Mairie - You will walk around the most beautiful area of Marseille guided by a local expert who will tell you secrets and curiosities about the recipes you will taste and the place you will visit.
In an intimate setting, you will discover this place full of regional products.
. Camembert, one of the most famous french cheeses,
. Near the old port, a typical restaurant of Marseille where you will eat fresh fish cooked in the Provence way,
. The famous panisse and the best sardines.
. Artisans nougat makers and calissioniers will explain the same meticulous and precise movements allowing the realization of exceptional sweets, that you’ll get to taste, of course!
. The flavours of the Orient are calling us! Enjoy without guilt! You will travel to Tunisia through the taste of Loukoums and Makrout.
Tastings can vary depending on the season.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Lunch included
Meal Options
- Camembert - Roasted camembert, hot and delicious
- Aioli or Tapas - Fresh fish cooked in the traditional Provence way
- Panisse and sardines - Near the old port, a typical restaurant of Marseille where you will eat the famous panisse and the best sardines
- Confiserie - Artisans nougat makers and calissioniers repeat the same meticulous and precise movements allowing the realization of exceptional sweets.
- Oriental sweets - The flavours of the Orient are calling us! Enjoy without guilt! You will travel to Tunisia through the taste of Loukoums and Makrout
Additional Information
Our culinary journey through Marseille involves a walking expedition around the city’s historical core. The traveler is accompanied by a ‘Foodie’, a local guide equipped with knowledge about every nuance of the chosen restaurants, their culinary techniques, and pertinent historical facts/interests. Do Eat Better tours are a blend of top-tier gastronomy, which serves to exhibit French culture and lifestyle, and a walking experience led by a local acquaintance. This is why we limit our tours to small groups only: we aim to cultivate a genuine dialogue and to give each traveler our utmost attention.
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour
Location
66 Quai du Port
Quai du Port
In front of the restaurant Le New Terrasse.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Hissophie
Aug 25, 2024
Wonderful tour with Sofie - We had a brilliant tour with Sofie! She was incredibly friendly, wonderful to chat to, and very knowledgeable about the city. She was also kind enough to give us lots of additional information, tips, and suggestions for the rest of our stay. The food stops were delicious, a mix of savoury and sweet so make sure you’re hungry when you go!
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Yvette
Aug 25, 2024
Great food and history of Marseille - Sofie provided the perfect tour – great info on the history of the city and surrounding area plus a delicious selection of savory and sweet treats along the way. It was a fantastic way to learn more about Marseille!!
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Maryms9870lt
Aug 24, 2024
Marseille food tour with Inga - We loved Inga so much!! She was so personable and made our tour so much. It felt like family at the end, and the food was wonderful. She relationships she has cultivated with the restaurant industry in Marseille warmed my heart. I especially loved meeting Fred, and her “work husband.” 10/10 recommend!
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D9764fqviviang
Aug 20, 2024
Food Tour for Birthday - Went on this food tour for my birthday and it was amazing 🩷 Inga made sure it was extra special. She was so sweet and knowledgeable about the traditional food and the best spots! The food was delicious and the people in our group were also very kind. We made new friendships! It was such a great time. I will definitely book it again when I go back😍
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A5450ziemilyb
Aug 19, 2024
Must do food and walking tour! - Sophie was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever experienced! She was so approachable and friendly. We booked this tour for an excursion from the cruise terminal (short shuttle and walk). It was very hot out and Sophie was so thoughtful to keep us in the shade or take breaks to make sure we were comfortable. She was incredibly knowledgeable and picked amazing spots (3 savory and 2 sweet).
This was an incredible value and you will not be disappointed!
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R228mtvaleries
Aug 19, 2024
Best way to see Marseille! - This was the perfect way to see Marseille, especially when you only have 1 day. Our tour guide Inga was amazing. She was personable, engaging, and very knowledgeable about the history of the area. She kept us engaged the entire time and brought us to amazing areas for a taste of the food culture. The other important things I noticed is she has a great relationship with the people at the restaurants we visited which added a special layer of warmth to our experience. I would recommend this tour and for Inga to be your tour guide 100%.
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Eimearc56
Aug 19, 2024
A fab way to spend the afternoon in Marsaille - Fantastic afternoon adventure with authentic French cuisine, hosted by our friendly and super knowledgeable tour guide Sofie. Highly recommend!
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Guide806551
Aug 16, 2024
Eating the history of Marseille in three hours - Sofie is the best tour guide I have ever met! She is very passionate about Marseille and knows everything of the land. It’s like eating history of Marseille in three hours and I still feel like not enough. Really want to go back again for more.
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Trailblazer680438
Aug 13, 2024
Loved the food - Enjoyed all the places Sofie took us. A great combination of savory and sweet foods. She also gave us lots of other recommendations as well, both eateries and attractions.
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Tfrewen
Aug 21, 2024
Sophie was Awesome! - Our guide Sophie was a treasure. She had impeccable English and her knowledge of the area was amazing! Some of the food tasting were wonderful (baked camembert cheese) and others were just 'okay' (cookies). Sophie really understood the history of the old town and the impact of WWII on the buildings.
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