Full-Day Wine Tour Around Aix en Provence from Marseille
Learn about the wine regions of Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire and Luberon with your guide. Explore the wine making process while visiting family-owned wineries and cellars and discover the local grape varieties as well as the complex art of blending.
Guided by a wine expert, get a private visit to 3 high-quality wineries. This wine tour is a great opportunity to taste some of the finest Roses from Provence but also powerful reds and aromatic and lively whites.
Visit two wineries in the morning and have some free time for lunch in the elegant city of Aix en Provence Provence. Then visit a third winery in the afternoon. Return to Marseille at about 4.30 PM.
Truffle Hunting in Provence
Go on a black truffle hunt on the gorgeous property of a Provençal truffle plantation in the Luberon, just 40 minutes from Aix en Provence TGV train station and 1 hour from Marseille Airport.
Meet a real truffle hunter and learn how this elusive, edible “black gold” is cultivated and how the truffle dogs are trained. With the help of your guide, you will soon find some truffles to try.
Learn about the art of growing truffle trees, training truffle dogs, and finding truffles. Then celebrate your find with a glass of champagne while your hosts teach you how to clean, store, and cook with truffles. Sample some truffle hors d'oeuvres and be sure to ask your hosts to taste the olive and truffle oil produced on the farm. Many delicious products are also available for you to take back home as a unique souvenir.
Take a tour of the vineyards, olive tree plantation and bees hives, and fully immerse yourself in the gourmet paradise of the Luberon.
Marseille: Walking Food Tour with Tastings
Meet your friendly guide in front of the Opera House then set out on a food-lovers walking tour through the charming streets of Marseille. The tour takes you to a number of historic eateries, modern cafes, and trendy restaurants where you can sample the true gastronomic wonders of this city.
During the tour, get a sense of the authentic French life whilst mingling with the locals and listen to stories about the city's history and culinary culture.
Tastings on offer include:
• Panisses
(chickpea flour chips) with aioli sauce, a Provencal specialty with Italian origins
• Roasted Camembert with croutons, and pastis (anise-flavored alcohol)
• Marinated octopus salad with olive oil and honey
• Linguine with clams, grilled bass, shrimps with bay leaves, crab salad, lamb epigram with rosemary, Italian sausage with candied onions.
• Confiserie le Roy René
• Oriental sweets, including crunchy pastries served with a cup of tea
Marseille: 3-Hour Shore Excursion Walking Food Tour
Experience Marseille and its city center by exploring the district of Noailles. Taste all of the unique food specialties from the region including the local's favorite snack, the panisse, and the mandatory aperitif, the famous pastis.
Discover and taste food from many countries: Greek, Arab, Italian, Lebanese and French food, of course. Smell the delightful odors of all these little restaurants as you stroll through the streets. Listen to the different languages and accents of all these people from everywhere and appreciate the true melting pot of cultures in Marseille.
Along the way, learn about the rich history and traditions of this colorful, gastronomic city.
Marseille: Local Specialties and Wine Tasting Tour
Visit Le Panier, the historical district of Marseille, and discover passionate French craftsmen and their delicious local specialties and wines on this tasting tour. Enjoy delectable local wine and cheese while learning about the culture and traditions of the region.
Join your guide to discover the traditional fishing market of Marseille at the old port and learn all about the famous local bouillabaisse (fish stew). Then, head to Le Panier (the Panier), the oldest district in France.
Learn from your local expert guide why food is so important in the Provencal culture as you sip on local wine in a charming and authentic place with some delicious cheese.
Meet local artisans and taste the best gastronomic specialties from Marseille like the navette biscuit, olive oil chocolate, or lavender ice cream.
Le Panier is an incredible historical district to explore, with its artsy atmosphere, special food stores, famous street art, and sunny cafés.
Marseille: Enjoy the Sunset with Aperitif at 2 Hotspots
Try the Marseille style aperitif, l'apéro. Partake in this sacred moment that locals from all generations wouldn't miss for anything.
Learn more about how locals socialize, relax and chill out. Live just like someone from Marseille does. Visit two different places to try the traditional apéro. Sip on excellent drinks and light snacks while watching the sun go down.
Ask your guide all the questions you want about Marseille and get a list of the best places to go in the city for apéro, so you can try more places on your own.
From Marseille: 3-Hour Walking Food Tour of Aix-en-Provence
Discover Aix-en-Provence, a paradise for art, culture, and gastronomy on a 3-hour walking food tour. Walk through a labyrinth of little streets scattered with dozens of fountains. Meet craftspeople and try their Provençal specialties.
If you choose a morning tour, enjoy the option to walk through one on the famous Provençal markets. Taste a delicious selection of delights along the way.
Visit the best bakery in town, a calisson workshop, a macaron creator, an olive oil factory, a goat cheese producer, a chocolate maker, and a deli for cured sausages and hams.
Marseille: Pastry and Chocolate Tour
Discover Le Panier, the oldest district in France, and enjoy this incredible place to wander with its artsy atmosphere. Explore its special gourmet stores, its amazing street art, and sunny and relaxed cafés.
Learn about the traditions and culture of Marseille, while meeting passionate craftsmen and discovering lovely local spots. This Pastry and Chocolate tour will make you discover authentic French sweets through typical products from France and Provence.
Expand your knowledge about chocolate making and get a great opportunity to taste some delicious chocolates made with olive oil.
Enjoy a Navette, a traditional local biscuit that is just delicious. Your guide will explain to you how this pastry has become an iconic sweet for all people in Marseille, especially during Candlemas. Ice cream lovers will also get the chance to savor a unique ice cream 100% from Provence, and so many other surprises that your guide will be happy to share with you in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Each tasting will be an opportunity to discover, savor, and enjoy the best Marseille has to offer in sweet treats. This activity is an authentic French experience to enjoy in a friendly atmosphere.
Marseille: Exotic Market with Mint Tea
Follow your expert guide through the Noailles market. Experience this exotic district known as the belly of Marseille. See a colorful market and the oldest hardware in France.
Bask in the array of colors, exotic flavors and diversity in this dynamic neighborhood. Peruse Asian and African products, spices, fruits and vegetables. Find some treasures and unexpected surprises.
Interact with local merchants that will be happy to share their passion for their products with you. Drink hot mint tea at a hotspot that only locals know.
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