Food tour in Marseille
Discover local artisans & produce in Vieux Port
- WITH
- Laurent | about the guide
Discover emblematic and undiscovered places in the heart of old Marseille - the Vieux-Port, Noailles district and Le Panier, the oldest district in France. From the Vieux Port, climb up past the Mairie de Marseille to explore narrow streets and historic buildings such as Fort Saint-Jean, Centre de la Vieille Charité and Abbaye Saint-Victor. Learn more about the history of the city and the people that played an important role in its development like Louis XIV, Prometheus and Protis. What about all the delicious typical products? Do you know how pastis is made? Visit different artisans to find out their secrets including a craft distiller who will show you the different steps in making the world’s best Pastis and Absinthe. Then, it’s back to the quays for a gentle stroll along Marseille’s most prestigious thoroughfare, La canebière, and through the Noailles district.
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Marseille and Provence
France -
3 hrs
DURATION -
8
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Marseille, artisans, pastis, Vieux-Port, French cuisine
- transport :
- By foot
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome
- LANGUAGES:
- Anglais/English (Bilingual), Français/French (native)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 8
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- service of your private guide - 10 tastings: olive oil, pastis, chocolate, navette biscuits, wine, tapenade, cakes
NOT INCLUDED
- Other drinks during the tour - Lunch - Transport (but can be arranged by the guide for an extra cost)
ITINERARY
From your meeting place in the Vieux-Port, head off to discover the finest local products. Pass by the Mairie de Marseille before losing yourself in winding streets lined with artisan workshops. At each stop, you’ll meet talented craftspeople to find out more about their products and taste typical Provençal flavors. Then, it’s back to the quays of the Vieux Port before continuing on a stroll along La canebière, the Champs Elysée of Marseille, via Noailles district.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Vieux-Port Subway Station - Take a taxi if you come from the port
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Vieux-Port
about
your guide
Laurent
Marseille
- languages :
- Anglais/English, Français/French
A native of Lille, I spent over 20 years in Paris before deciding to settle in Marseille, attracted by the climate and the charm of the Mediterranean. During my years in the capital, I was an actor but also an oenologist and restaurant owner, developing my passion and my skills in several renowned institutions. Since my arrival on the French Riviera, I specialized in tourism by offering tours combining wine, gastronomy and history, especially from Marseille, Aix en Provence and Cassis. I love to share my knowledge with people, being outside and exploring sites full of culture and history. I also sometimes offer mini wine courses and cooking courses in order to teach curious visitors how to combine wine and food. During my private tours, discover the culinary delights of the South of France between tapas, pastries and olive oil, as well as the most scenic places from Cassis to Arles via Les Baux de Provence.
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