Aix-en-Provence Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better
Description
Do Eat Better Experience Aix-en-Provence Food Tour is a walking tour around the old town. You will be guided by a Local Expert who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosities. You will start the tour with a guided tasting of truffle based products, also known as the "black diamond of Provence". Then sample a charcuterie board with a glass of refreshing wine. After having learned everything about the precious truffle, get ready to taste it as one of the key ingredients of a must of the french cuisine, the Croque Monsieur. To end with a sweet note, we will show you one of the most delicious and historical pastry shops in Aix en Provence
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Thanks to this Do Eat Better Experience Food Tour you will enjoy an unique gourmet promenade in the historical heart of the city. One stop, one dish! Don’t procrastinate! Join us and let’s discover Aix-en-Provence together the gourmet way! We will take you and your tastebuds on an adventure you won’t forget anytime soon! Tasty stops and historical anecdotes about the different streets and places we will cross will make you discover Aix-en-Provence in a fun and relaxed way. Please notice that the tastings here described may change according to the season and the availability of our partners.
Truffle is also known as the Black Diamond of Provence, a rare and precious ingredient that's one of the most popular in local cuisine. That's why you will start the tour with a truffle product tasting: we will show you a selection of high quality products made by one of the best shops in town.
Right in the heart of this town, with its fountains and where the clock tower sounds, you will have a seat in a local bistrot and try a charcuterie and cheese board. Discover the delicious Provence delicatessen!
Thanks to its climate and soils favorable to the development of the fungus, Provence is home of delicious truffle. That's why in a secret passage near the stunning Cours Mirabeau, you'll taste this delicious recipe of the Croque Monsieur with truffle, ham and delicious hot cheese, in a charming “French atmosphere”.
You will finish in one of the most famous pastry shops in the region. It has existed since 1954. Choose one of their delicious little pastries, all made with excellent care and mastery of the culinary arts.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please, for other languages contact us before booking
- Please, inform us of any dietary restriction before booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
Reviews(290)
Friendly tour guide. Felt as though with all the amazing cuisine/places that we could have enjoyed, the tour left a little more to be desired. But the final step was definitely worth it!
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the guide and that the final stop made the tour memorable. We appreciate your feedback about the itinerary and will keep it in mind as we continue improving the experience. We hope to welcome you again!
It was such a great way to see Aix-en-Provence. We had the best guide. He gave us so many recommendations for the day and he was so knowledgeable. It was just the 2 of us and we had the best time. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to see Aix and try some good food!
We booked this food tour for our family and it was amazing. Thaïs was a phenomenal guide! We learned so much more than expected on the food tour and Thaïs was so knowledgeable and helpful about everything. Would definitely recommend, it was so much fun!
We were so fortunate to have our guide, Thais, showing us the details and beautiful history of Aix. Besides getting the sample delicious food, we gained a deep understanding I appreciation for this beautiful city and its role in French history. Would highly recommend for anybody looking for a combination of delicious food sampling, and local history of Provence! .
Renauld was amazing!! He left a strong impression and we can’t recommend him enough. He is personable, hospitable and caring; patient and informative. He extended our 3 hour tour because we wanted to try a few more morsels. And seemingly he knows everyone and has an endless knowledge of the city.
Here's a balanced review that acknowledges the positives while making your concern clear. We enjoyed the food tour overall and left with very full stomachs. Every food stop was enjoyable, and our guide, Ingrid, was warm, friendly, and welcoming. However, the tour was advertised as including "tasty stuffs and historical anecdotes about the streets and places," and that was not our experience. While the food was excellent, there was very little information shared about the history of Aix-en-Provence, the streets we walked, the local culture, or the origins and significance of the foods we sampled. We were hoping to learn why these places and foods were important, but the tour focused almost entirely on eating from one stop to the next. If you're looking for a food tasting experience, this tour delivers. If you're expecting the combination of food and historical storytelling described in the advertisement, you may come away disappointed. We hope the company either provides guides with more historical knowledge or adjusts the description so that it better reflects the experience being offered.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and that Ingrid made you feel welcome throughout the tour. We're sorry the experience didn't fully match your expectations. Our tours are designed to focus primarily on the local food scene, with historical and cultural insights shared along the way rather than as a traditional history tour. We appreciate your comments and will certainly take them into consideration as we continue to improve both our tours and how we describe them. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
Tour was great. It ended up being just myself and my parents and Renaud was very accommodating to our pace. He had great anecdotes and kept the tour interesting. Highly recommend.
We had a few days in Aix-en-Provence and the highlight for me was the walking Food Tour led by Inga. She was so friendly and interesting to talk with as she led us from one eatery to the other. She also answered other questions we had to make our visit more enjoyable. I would recommend this Tour to other travelers! Be sure to sart with an empty stomach!
We had a fantastic experience with Renaud on this tour. We got to see so much of Aix—we feel like experts now!
Having traveled extensively around the world I can honestly say that Thais is the best guide I ever had, her English is excellent, her knowledge is impressive, her enthusiasm contagious and her kindness and patience outstanding. Within minutes the whole group felt as we were exploring with an old friend. Thais made every aspect of the tour fascinating, from food and local traditions to history, art and culture. Her ability to connect with people of all ages and share her passion transformed a wonderful trip into an unforgettable experience . Thank you Thais for waiting for us when our driver was late and especially for creating such special memories. It was truly one of the highlights of my travels
