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Toulon Culinary and History Walking Food Tour with a local guide
Toulon, French Riviera, France, Europe
$109.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the rich culinary history of Toulon on a guided walking food tour that showcases the flavors and traditions of this vibrant city. Wander through the charming Old Town, indulging in tastings of local specialties like street food, artisanal biscuits, and savory Provençal delights. Immerse yourself in Toulon’s fascinating culinary past, from its fishing heritage and olive oil traditions to meals from the penal colony era. Engage with local artisans and shop owners, gaining insider knowledge and surprising anecdotes that bring the city's food culture to life. Perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
- Guided walking tour through the historic Old Town of Toulon
- Taste local specialties including street food, cheeses, and desserts
- Learn about Toulon’s and Provence's culinary history and traditions from a local expert
- Meet passionate artisans and discover their unique culinary stories
- Guided walking tour through the historic Old Town of Toulon
- Taste local specialties including street food, cheeses, and desserts
- Learn about Toulon’s and Provence's culinary history and traditions from a local expert
- Meet passionate artisans and discover their unique culinary stories
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Toulon Culinary and History Walking Food Tour with a local guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- The tour includes a tasting of various starters at the fishmonger’s, several Provençal cheeses, Toulon street food, and handmade biscuits.
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
Meeting point
Next to the olive tree fountain and the "café Raspail".
Return details
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Begin your tour at Les Halles, Toulon’s vibrant culinary hub, named in honor of Esther Poggio, a WWII resistance fighter and market vendor. Wander through this charming square of olive and orange trees, uncover the history of the botanical gardens and the Jardin du Roy (the Sun King's garden), and savor local specialties at the fishmonger’s.
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Cours LafayetteNext, we’ll stroll along Cours Lafayette Market, Toulon’s most famous and colorful market. We’ll make a stop at the cheese shop to discover Provençal cheeses, and you’ll get to taste the local street food, a finger food of Italian origin that brings back childhood memories for every Toulonnais.
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Discover the city’s history through its gastronomy. Together, we’ll explore the growth of the market and the fishing industry, the production of olive oil, and its various uses throughout history.
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Not everyone knows, but Toulon once hosted the largest penal colony in the kingdom of France. Discover this history through the food of the convicts. Life was extremely harsh, but some held privileged positions...like the prison cooks !
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Today, Toulon is France’s leading military port. You’ll learn how meals are prepared on board the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle - the only aircraft carrier in the world with a baker making fresh bread on board.
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Discover the story of a fascinating figure in French culinary history. A renowned chef under the reign of Louis XIV, he faced a tragic fate. But through his story, he reveals the special place of gastronomy in the hearts of the French.
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We’ll stop at this charming, lively, and colorful square to discover an old Provençal tradition: the thirteen desserts served at Christmas. This stop will also be the perfect opportunity to taste handmade Provençal biscuits prepared in one of the city's biscuit shop .
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Toulon Culinary and History Walking Food Tour with a local guide
Toulon, French Riviera, France, Europe
$109.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!