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A variety of food items displayed on shelves in a store. 2
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By South Trip Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$98 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Unique local experience
    • Old shops and off beaten path
    • Experience with a true profesionnel and true marseillais for 4 generations
    • Live like a local and make you market with me !
    • Half / private tour - small groups

Activity location

    • Marseille
    • Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Exactement à la sortie du métro, 2 Pl. Gabriel Péri, 13001 Marseille, France
    • Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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Marseille a Mediteranean Odyseea : Walking Food Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
NZ$97.93 x 1 AdultNZ$97.93
Total
Price is NZ$97.93

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Marseille
  • Inclusions
    Pastry tasting at Boulangerie Bakery
  • Inclusions
    Visit to France's oldest herbalist shop
  • Inclusions
    Sampling of spices and street food in Noailles
  • Inclusions
    Coffee break at Café de Noailles
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drink purchases
  • Exclusions
    Optional stops cheese, ice cream and wine tasting

What you can expect

  • Discover Marseille through its flavours, aromas, and traditions on this immersive guided food tour, designed for curious travellers and food lovers.

    ✔️ What makes this experience special?

    Carefully selected tastings at authentic local shops

    A perfect mix of French gastronomy and Mediterranean influences

    Small-group experience with a local guide

    A journey through history, culture, and daily life in Marseille

    First Stop: A Traditional Cheese Shop

    Begin the tour with a visit to a local fromagerie, where you’ll taste handpicked French cheeses and learn about regional terroirs, production methods, and pairing traditions.

    A Journey Through Marseille’s Sweet & Savoury Heritage

    Continue with a sensory exploration of local specialities and classic French treats, shaped by centuries of trade and cultural exchange.

    From Nostradamus and his sweet remedies, to olive oil brioches influenced by the Middle East, and some of the oldest pastries in Marseille, every stop reveals a storey—and a flavour.

    ️ The “Belly” of Marseille: A Vibrant Souk Experience

    Step into the lively heart of the city, Marseille’s colourful souk, full of spices, voices, and energy.

    You’ll visit some of the oldest shops in France, operating for over 200 years, and enjoy:

    Herbal teas and traditional infusions

    Oriental pastries

    Historic spice shops

    A stop at an authentic soap store to discover real traditional Marseille soap

    A Sweet Finale

    End the experience on a deliciously sweet note, enjoying refined oriental pastries paired with a refreshing green tea.

    ⭐ Perfect for:

    Food lovers & culture seekers

    First-time visitors to Marseille

    Travellers looking for authentic, non-touristy experiences

Location

Activity location

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    • Marseille
    • Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Exactement à la sortie du métro, 2 Pl. Gabriel Péri, 13001 Marseille, France
    • Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France