Marseille Guided Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Tastings Discount Tickets

5.0
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 10 reviews |

Get your discount tickets for the Marseille Guided Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Tastings, save up to 11% !

Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the Metro Station, Vieux Port, 1 Vieux Port 13001 Marseille. The guide will have a an orange umbrella for easy recognition.

End Point

End point

You will end at the Saint Victor Point of View near the Abbaye Saint-Victor. Our guide will share with you the best way to reach your next destination.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Vieux-Port
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.
Duration: 10 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Vieux-Port
Dive into Marseille's "Must try”: Tapenade (olive paste), Pastis (the quintessential anise-flavored apéritif), and our famous secret dish.
Duration: 40 mins
4. Vieux-Port
Join a local sommelier for a superb tasting of Provençal wines (primarily rosé, but also red and white) perfectly paired with local cheeses.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Opera Municipal de Marseille
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.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Opera Municipal de Marseille
Choose between the creamy Tarte Tropézienne or the Calisson, the diamond-shaped candy from Aix-en-Provence, and learn its royal legend.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Opera Municipal de Marseille
Savor half a Croque Monsieur, the simple and perfect French bistro sandwich, and hear the story behind its "crunch gentleman" name.
Duration: 20 mins
8. Le Four des Navettes
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.
Duration: 20 mins
9. Saint-Victor
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.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Water

Tasting of our secret dish!

Tasting of Tapenade and Pastis

One Navette (orange blossom biscuit)

Tasting of Panisse with Aioli or Rouille

½ Croque Monsieur (classic French bistro sandwich)

Guided walking tour of historical and culinary sites

Tasting of three artisanal chocolates

One Provençal sweet of your choice

Pairing of local cheeses and Provençal wines (Red and White)

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Secret Food Tours

Reviews

5.0

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
10
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 stars
0

Explore other options