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Marseille is a Mediterranean crossroads shaped by more than 2,600 years of trade, migration and cultural exchange. Gritty, lively and deeply connected to the sea, the city’s food tells the story of the many communities that have made the port their home.
We’ll begin near Gare St. Charles with coffee and something freshly baked before exploring neighborhoods beyond the Vieux-Port. Along the way, we’ll taste West African accras, Algerian bradj filled with dates, Marseille’s signature navettes and other specialties tied to the city’s diverse heritage.
There will also be locally caught seafood, Tunisian Jewish lemonade, Armenian charcuterie and plenty of encounters with the people keeping these traditions alive. We’ll finish near the port with apéro, joining locals for the beloved ritual of drinks, bites and conversation that captures Marseille’s unmistakable spirit.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
This tour does NOT return to the original point of departure. It ends in the Vieux-Port.
Itinerary
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1Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles
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 -
3La Canebiere
Stroll the city's most iconic boulevard and visit a colorful spice shop and market.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Marche de Noailles
Wander the fragrant food stalls of a neighborhood known as the "belly of Marseille."
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Vieux-Port
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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