Food tour in Marseille
Description
You will discover the unique specialties of Marseille, from the favorite snack of the Marseillais to the timeless aperitif...pastis!
You will go to the oldest district of Marseille... Le Panier, there you will settle down in the coolness to taste all the victuals.
The guide will show you in every detail the district, its monuments, the oldest in the city, its new national museum the MUCEM, its refurbished shopping galleries, its walk around the Fort St Jean, the beautiful arcades of the Vieille Charité... Then the peak of your walk, a wine tasting at the inhabitant's house in a pretty garden typical of Marseille.
You'll find all sorts of dishes on Rue Caisserie to delight your taste buds (madeleines, pastries, restaurants).
You'll discover the warmth of the locals and find out what made Marseille the capital of culture in 2013. You'll also feel the gentle breeze of the sea air, or the mistral as we know it here. From this fabulous vantage point, you'll have a direct view of the Palais du Pharo, a building whose construction was ordered by Napoleon III for Empress Eugénie.
Included
We offer you a guide specialized in oenology, gastronomy and Provençal culture. See the big market in the town centre, typical shops, the fish market of the Old Port and make 6 to 10 stops.
Follow a route off the beaten track that only the locals know, you will get a glimpse of the local history with the guarantee to make your taste buds tremble.
Gastronomy: Shuttle (biscuit of Marseille), panisse (chickpea pancake), pastries, cheese tasting, seafood.
Drinks : Mint tea, wine tasting, lemonade.
Know before you go
Comfortable shoes and clothing for walking, depending on the weather