Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better
Description
Our Marseille Food Tour is a walking tour in small groups around the Vieux Port area. You will guided by a Local Expert, who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience Food Tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing traditional culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. You will have an itinerant full meal in at least 4 stops and you will get the chance to try some of the most iconic dishes from Marseille, such as panisses, sauce aioli, calissons and much more!
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Marseille is a lively and young city in Southern France, that has developed its own culture and personality. This city has an incredible food culture, an authentic melting pot of different influences! And there isn’t a better way of discover the city and its traditions without tasting its traditional dishes. So, Do you want to meet the warm local population and discover their habits and traditions? Learn some pieces of town history and culture? And all that, tasting specialties with locals who know and love Marseille? So our Marseille Food Tour is perfect for you! Discover Marseille with this Walking Food Tour, a chance to discover and taste traditional delicacies. Please, bear in mind that the tastings here described may change due to the season and the availabilities of our partners
Start your culinary journey in the Vieux Port, the heart of past and present Marseille, with a taste of the famous roasted camembert à la Provençale. You can try to dip a crouton in it. It’s delicious. Alternatively, have a taste of Provençal cheese, paired with local drinks, such as the famous pastis, the iconic anise-flavoured apéritif from Marseille.
Experience the Marseille half-and-half: pizza in its most authentic form, built on a base of fresh, uncooked tomato sauce that brings a bright, slightly tangy flavor to every bite. One half is generously topped with grated Emmental, melting into a smooth, golden layer with a mild, nutty richness. The other half celebrates the bold character of the Mediterranean, with salty anchovies laid over the tomato base, sometimes enhanced with a touch of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs.
Have a stroll along La Canebière, one of the most famous and historical streets in Marseille. Its named after Canabe, the Provençal term for hemp, that grew in that area. Here you will discover why Marseille is also famous for its confectionery products, such as nougats and calissons. Come with us in an adorable boutique to discover the secrets of these sweet gems.
You will end your culinary journey in Noailles, the market district and also known as "le ventre de Marseille", literally "the belly of Marseille". Here, the savours from Orient will call you! You can taste some crunchy and melting pastries to enjoy without admission of guilt. Which one will be your favourite?
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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 be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour
- Please contact us for any food 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(587)
It was such a pleasurable experience partaking in this food tour in the heart of Marseille’s historic neighborhoods. Sophie is a talented communicator, weaving together the charm of this community and its history. We loved how the time didn’t feel rushed as we meandered and savored every space. We loved it and will definitely be back.
Sophie is a wonderful ambassador for the culture and culinary world of Marseille. The food was delicious. We learned a lot! The experience was as advertised and highly recommended!
Great variety of food and a great tour guide. A few hills to climb but nothing too difficult. All the restaurants and shops were friendly and the food was delicious.
Our host, Laura, was very friendly and full of useful information. The food was very tasty and if great quality. Really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it.
The guide was very friendly, passionate about his job and Marseille. He went out of his way to ensure we experienced the city, not just the amazing food.
Best food tour. Sophie was so great. She gave us some history, interesting facts about Marseilles and we ate tons of great food.
Laura was spectacular! She gave amazing historical details to the area, stories about her travels and passions, and amazing tips and tricks for our overall trip. I would highly recommend the food tour as I was pleasantly surprised by the number of dishes and food we got to have. Such a fantastic way to get to know the city :)
Great experience, fun way to explore the city and old port area!
John took us for a great food tour. Food and drinks were very good, as we experienced some of the local eats and drinks.
We met our guide Inga, a very sweet, kind and considerate person. She led us to different cafes and bistros across town, each offering their own individual local taste. She was clearly understood, and gave us heads up of what to expect right before every venue. My most favorite one was the last stop, where we tasted one of the most delicious mussels I've ever tried. We got to meet a great group of people who we got to know and helped us enjoy the time together. I just wished our guide had a bit more to offer, as far as culture, historical facts, extra knowledge on our surroundings, etc. If so, it would have been fabulous! But overall, I would still recommend my friends to book this tour.
