Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English) Discount Tickets

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Overview

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?

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts in front of Hôtel d'Assézat. Your guide will be standing next to our black cargo bike, which is adorned with the pink Toulouse Gourmet Tours logo.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the Basilique Saint-Sernin, 5 minutes away by walk from Place du Capitol.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Discover the oldest timber frame house in town, dating back to 1533.
Duration: 30 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
6. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
7. 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.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Toulouse Gourmet Tours

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