Aix Summer Apéro with a local: Pastis, Wine and Panisse

Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille



Enjoy an aperitif tour in Aix-en-Provence with a local guide. Sip on a glass of pastis by a Provençal fountain, and enjoy a wine or craft beer tasting experience, and a local hidden gem with food.

Highlights

  • Sip on a glass of pastis, a traditional anise-flavored aperitif, in a fountain
  • Enjoy a wine tasting with a sommelier and sample three local wines
  • Opt for a craft beer tasting instead and try two Provençal brews
  • End the night at a hidden gem, have some local wine paired with Panisse

Description

Discover the flavors of Aix-en-Provence on a 2-hour apéro tour. Sip on pastis, wine, and champagne, and taste local snacks and tiramisu. Learn about the local culture from your guide and sommelier.

Begin your evening in a lively Aixois bar with pastis, Provence’s signature anise aperitif. Your local guide will share its history and show you how to enjoy it like a true local, paired with classic Provençal snacks like olives, tapenade, and crackers.

Next, a sommelier will guide you through a tasting of three local wines; crisp whites, fresh rosés and bold reds, showcasing Provence’s winemaking heritage. Alternatively, swap wine for a craft beer tasting, featuring two Provençal brews, from hoppy IPAs to herb-infused wheat beers.

End the night at a hidden gem with the best Panisse in town paired with another glass of wine.

Includes

  • Pastis aperitif
  • Provençal snacks
  • Wine or craft beer tasting
  • Tiramisu
  • Champagne

Important Information

  • Experience Aix with a friendly local guide Choose wine, beer, or both! A relaxed and intimate evening in a stunning setting

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes tasting pastis, wine or craft beer, sampling local snacks like Panisse, and learning about Marseille’s culture from a local guide and sommelier.
The tour takes place in several locations around Aix-en-Provence, starting in a lively bar and ending at a local venue for wine and Panisse tasting.
Yes, you can opt for a wine tasting experience with three local wines or choose a craft beer tasting featuring two Provençal brews.
The tour lasts approximately two hours, offering a relaxed tasting experience combined with cultural insights.
Yes, sipping pastis, the traditional anise-flavored aperitif of Provence, is a key part of the tasting experience.
Yes, the tour features local snacks including Panisse, a chickpea flour specialty from Marseille, and often tiramisu for dessert.
The tour is designed as an evening apéro, perfect for late afternoons or early evenings; check the website for the latest schedule.
Yes, the tour is suitable for all levels and includes guidance from a sommelier to help you understand and enjoy the local wines.
The tour is led by a local guide and a qualified sommelier familiar with Marseille’s and Aix-en-Provence’s beverages and culture.
Private group bookings may be available; check the official website or contact the tour provider for specific arrangements.

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