Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour
Traveler rating
3.9/5
Based on 37 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour worth booking?
Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour is a 3-hour experience in Marseille, France, from $137 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 37 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (37)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $137 per person
Possibility of transfer back and forth Marseille terminal cruise for €10 RDV will be at the exit Metro "Vieux port", the one on the waterfront. Discover the old city. visit local handcrafts and workshop artists We will stop at famous places in the city center, and then I will let you taste my homemade products that I will have brought with me, such as tapenades, anchoiade, rouille, local cheese, Provence wine with controlled designation of origin, aioli, as well as the famous pastis and bouillabaisse soup. . Along the way , we'll tell you about the rich history and traditions of colorful and tasty Marseilles. like: La Pétanque,very popular sport in Marseilles ,"tapenade" green & back olive taste. Local goat cheese , different breads and some very good region 's wine from the white, rosé and deep red Bon appétit! Please inform us of any medical concerns ( for example food allergies )
What you get
About this experience
Possibility of transfer back and forth Marseille terminal cruise for €10 RDV will be at the exit Metro "Vieux port", the one on the waterfront. Discover the old city. visit local handcrafts and workshop artists We will stop at famous places in the city center, and then I will let you taste my homemade products that I will have brought with me, such as tapenades, anchoiade, rouille, local cheese, Provence wine with controlled designation of origin, aioli, as well as the famous pastis and bouillabaisse soup. . Along the way , we'll tell you about the rich history and traditions of colorful and tasty Marseilles. like: La Pétanque,very popular sport in Marseilles ,"tapenade" green & back olive taste. Local goat cheese , different breads and some very good region 's wine from the white, rosé and deep red Bon appétit! Please inform us of any medical concerns ( for example food allergies )
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- Beverages
- Food tasting
What you'll see and do
Provence Amazing Tours
Discover Marseille's unique specialities from their favorite snack to the mandatory aperitif, pastis!
10 minutes here
Le Panier
While winding our way through the picturesque and oldest neighborhood in France, le Panier, you'll taste a bit of everything Marseille, I will bring "homemade" specialities then during our stops you will try my goodies
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Marseille
Exit metro "Vieux-Port" , the only one on the waterfront. Under the metalic canopee just in the front of the metro exit.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- provence amazing tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- We need minimum 4 people to start the tour
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 37 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
37 verified traveler reviews for Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We were very disappointed. We were in Marseille for the weekend and we were looking forward to a walking and food tour. Terrible
We arrived at our meeting point , no sign of our tour guide. Phoned the number provided.vinevidently woke up the guy on the other end of the phone. The guide said he hadn't checked his itinerary and forgot that he had a tour that morning.
Response from the operator: Hello , I haven't forgotten about this tour; it's just that I don't run food tours unless there are at least four people. You booked for three people, and I don't run group tours—only private ones. I've asked Viator's customer service to automatically cancel bookings whenever the required number of participants isn't met.
via Tripadvisor
Laurant was fun and...
Laurant was fun and knowledgeable but had I known this was a rolling picnic with him packing the food, I would have selected another tour.
via Viator
Food and Wine of Marseille
Amazing tour with Sophia. Great group on the tour and interesting food and some very nice wines. The weather was perfect and everyone in great form after the rugby match the previous evening. We won 🙌🏼
via Tripadvisor
Marseille Tourist Office's Verdict: 'A Culinary Tour Guide Serving Food from a Thermos'
When we complained to the Marseille Tourist Office, they said our guide was known as "a man who guides a culinary tour and serves food from a thermos." It seems others had similar experiences. There were a group of six French people, two German tourists, and two guide interns on the "3-hour walking food tour." I think one of the recent reviews might be from an intern pretending to be a tourist. The German girls are also upset about the poor quality of the tour and are in touch with us. We started by drinking fish soup from a thermos, accompanied by poutargue, in the middle of a gallery where we felt out of place. We couldn't get chickpea crepes because the place was closed, much to our guide's surprise. Then, our guide wanted us to drink anise liqueur from a thermos in front of the Opera when another place was closed. In a desperate move, our guide led us to a dingy shop that sold cheese, fish, and meat together. The guide ordered one small cheese to share, plus whelks and chickpea chips that expired six months ago. We ate them because we were hungry. It was only later that we noticed the chips' expiration date. When we pointed this out to our guide, she said that such items don’t spoil. After looking around, I noticed that there were a lot of expired items being sold in this shop. It seems like it might even specialize in selling such things. We didn't finish the whelks, and the guide told to the shop owner that her son would pick them up later in the afternoon. After two hours, we realized it was a scam and confronted the guide. We even called her boss, but he didn't want to talk to us. The guide said there would be more to see and taste, so we followed, skeptical. And rightly so. Our "grand finale" consisted of one bottle of wine, two baguettes, two identical cheeses, and some tapenade jars arranged haphazardly on a random bench. Please refer to the attached photo of our pitiful picnic for eight. In conclusion, this experience was not only disappointing but also a clear case of being scammed.
Response from the operator: Sie waren eine Gruppe von 2 Personen, die Deutsch und Englisch sprachen, sowie 6 Personen, die nur Französisch sprachen. Die Führerin lieferte kulturelle Erklärungen zu Marseille und stellte sich auf die Sprache der Gruppe, d. h. Französisch und Deutsch, ein, da die Führerin glücklicherweise Deutsch sprach. In der Gruppe der sechs Französischsprachigen gefiel es einer Person nicht, dass sie die Führung von Anfang an in zwei Sprachen verfolgen musste, und sie äußerte ihre Unzufriedenheit von Anfang bis Ende der Führung. Leider waren mehrere Geschäfte geschlossen, obwohl sie normalerweise geöffnet sind, was es der Reiseleiterin nicht ermöglichte, ihre Tour unter den üblichen Bedingungen durchzuführen, da wir uns im Winter befinden und die meisten zu dieser Jahreszeit ihren Jahresurlaub nehmen. Ich möchte darauf hinweisen, dass die angebotene Suppe von einem ehemaligen Gastwirt hausgemacht ist und dass sie tatsächlich in einer Thermoskanne serviert wird, um sie warm zu halten. Da Panisse, die aus Kichererbsen hergestellt wird, in den üblichen Geschäften nicht erhältlich ist, wurden Ihnen Panisse-Chips angeboten. Die Orte, an denen wir Halt machen, sind professionell und kennen die provenzalische Gastronomie gut; sie heißen uns seit fünf Jahren auf allen unseren Tourneen willkommen. Der Pastis ist ein handwerklich hergestellter Pastis, der mit kaltem Wasser gemischt wird. Außerdem ist es im Winter unmöglich, dass das Wasser lauwarm ist, wie eine Person aus der Sechsergruppe erwähnte. Beachten Sie, dass handwerklich hergestellter Pastis aromatischer ist und bis zu 70 verschiedene Kräuter enthält, im Gegensatz zu Pastis, der in einem Geschäft oder einer Bar gekauft wird und nur etwa zehn verschiedene Kräuter enthält. Was den Preis betrifft, so kostet eine kulturelle Besichtigung mit einem Fremdenführer mindestens 41 Euro pro Person (offizieller Tarif: Tarifs_PGI_2024.pdf (provenceguideinterprete.com)). Von daher werden Sie verstehen, dass der Tarif von 75 Euro pro Person für Ihre Weinproben (und nicht für die Mahlzeiten) angemessen ist und eine ansonsten sehr geringe Marge ermöglicht. Außerdem haben Sie tatsächlich 45€/Person bezahlt, was einer 1,5-stündigen Führung entspricht, während Sie eine 3-stündige Führung gemacht haben. Außerdem hat Ihnen die Führerin am Ende der Tour eine Erklärung für Ihre Erkundung des "Panier" gegeben.
via Tripadvisor
dommage mais pas vraiment de votre faute
I attended a tour with a group of two Germans and six French people, as indicated on the site the tours can be done in several languages so here we had French and German mixed since it was not a private tour. This really annoyed the French so there was a bad atmosphere from the start... We tasted tapenade, an anchoidade, wine, whelk, pastis, two cheeses, soup, poutargue, rouille which is already 9 dégustations. We visited the districts which hides the history of Marseille and its ships explained well by the guide , we also visited the Marché de Noaille, it is a place hidden from tourists which clearly shows the diversity in the history of Marseille. Unfortunately at 2/3 of the tour the French were unsatisfied because they didn't have enough to eat, and stopped the tour to attack the guide instead of leaving (as they kept saying) they couldve asked for a refund or an explanation from the boss after the tour. Because of this the end of the tour was rushed with only half an hour left because we lost 30 min arguing we were not able to visit the quartier du panier. Unfortunately this all happened because of unsatisfied customers, which I can understand but dont ruin the experience for others please.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by provence amazing tours, who run 9 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.8.
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Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Marseille.
How much does Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour cost?
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Prices start at $137 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Marseille usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Marseille is not rushed.
Is Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 37 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Marseille, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Marseille can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Marseille and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Marseille within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Marseille?
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On Outty we rank every Marseille experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Beyond Bouillabaisse: Diving into Marseille’s Multicultural Stew, Marseille Guided Tour for 4 Hours with a Bilingual Local Guide, Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Marseille?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Marseille?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour?
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Included: Bottled water; Wine tasting; Beverages; and Food tasting. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour?
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Exit metro "Vieux-Port" , the only one on the waterfront. Under the metalic canopee just in the front of the metro exit. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Marseille. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Marseille Walking food and culture tour 3 hour Private tour?
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Across 37 reviews averaging 3.9 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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