Hidden Gems Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Tastings
Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille
Discover Marseille's culinary delights on a guided food tour. Taste local specialties like Panisse, Tapenade, and Pastis, and enjoy a cheese and wine pairing at an artisan wine shop.
Marseille Food and History Walking Tour
Experience a guided walking tour in Marseille combining local food tastings and historic sites, ideal for food enthusiasts and culture lovers.
Highlights
- Taste local specialties such as Panisse, Tapenade, and Pastis with a local guide
- Enjoy a cheese and wine pairing at an artisan wine shop
- Choose between two traditional Provençal desserts at a pastry shop
- Visit a modern market hall and an artisan workshop
- Explore various culinary and historic landmarks in Marseille
Description
The tour begins at a historic port landmark, introducing Marseille’s oldest harbor. You will then sample Panisse, a traditional chickpea-flour street food, at a local eatery.
Next, discover the rich flavor of Tapenade, taste Pastis, and learn about another key Provençal ingredient. A stop at an artisan wine shop includes a guided cheese and wine pairing.
The route continues past a notable city landmark representing Marseille’s resilience. At a nearby pastry shop, select one of two traditional Provençal desserts before enjoying a savory Croque Monsieur at a bistro.
You will visit a lively modern market hall and then an artisan workshop to learn about the history of the region’s famous soap-making tradition. The final tastings include an artisan chocolatier’s bean-to-bar chocolates and a Navette orange blossom biscuit at the city’s oldest bakery.
The tour concludes at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the city and its harbor.
Includes
- Professional guide
- Tasting of Panisse with Aioli or Rouille
- Tasting of Tapenade and Pastis
- A secret dish unique to the tour
- Cheese and Provençal wine pairing
- One traditional Provençal sweet of your choice
- Local Croque Monsieur
- Tasting of three artisanal chocolates
- Navette (orange blossom biscuit)
- Guided walking tour of historical and culinary sites
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities for exceptional service (recommended)
Important Information
- Your guide will hold an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy identification.
- Please contact us before the tour for any dietary requirements so we can accommodate your needs.
- This tour requires walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Wheelchair access and special assistance are not available on this tour.
- The legal minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years.
- Itinerary and menu may change due to venue availability, weather, or other conditions.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book early and wear comfortable shoes. Morning tours are ideal for cooler temperatures and less crowded venues.
