Beyond Bouillabaisse: Diving into Marseille’s Multicultural Stew

4.9
(176 reviews)

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Though the capital of Provence and France’s 2nd-largest city, Marseille proudly grooves to its own Mediterranean beat – a mash-up of big-city grit and small-town sociability mixed with seagull squawks and scooter engines. Bookended by limestone fjords and garrigue hills, this working-class metropolis is profoundly shaped by its seaside location and its deep ties to the rest of the Mediterranean. The port has welcomed waves of goods, immigrants, and ideas since 600 B.C. Briny, boisterous, gritty and gorgeous, Marseille is a cultural crossroads in constant flux. The latest evolution was sparked in 2013, when the city reigned as Europe’s Capital of Culture. Now, France’s least-known city is finally on the map. Let us be your guide with this food tour in Marseille.

What's Included

Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the top of the monumental staircase, “Escalier de la Gare Saint-Charles”, leading from Boulevard d’Athenes at Place des Marseillaises up to the main level of the train station. You will see two large lion statues. Your guide will be waiting for you just beside the lion on the left.

End point

This tour does NOT return to the original point of departure. It ends in the Vieux-Port.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Set sail from the train station where we'll explore Marseille's migratory history with an Algerian delicacy.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We'll pop into Marseille's grandest gothic church then pop Provençal biscuits in our mouths at a classic café.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stroll the city's most iconic boulevard and visit a colorful spice shop and market.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Wander the fragrant food stalls of a neighborhood known as the "belly of Marseille."

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Learn the history behind this boat-filled harbor followed by an apéro, the city's quintessential quaff, in a former sailors' bar.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Culinary Backstreets Walks

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Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
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Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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