Top Marseille Desserts & Sweets

Nowhere does pastries and chocolate like France, and on this tour, you’ll taste the truth in that statement. With your guide leading you through Marseille’s city center—you’ll taste only the best works of local chocolatiers and patissiers, sampling Navettes, ice cream, and more. Come prepared not only for delicious flavors, but sights, sounds, and delectable scents, too.

Explore Marseille's food scene like a local on this small-group, lunchtime walking tour through its old town. Follow your guide to artisan food shops and local eateries to try traditional dishes, including panisses, aioli, calissons, and more. Enjoy enough samples to make up a full meal as you learn about Marseille's culinary culture.

Get an insider’s introduction to Marseilles’ rich culinary heritage during this half-day walking tour through the colorful, historic Le Panier neighborhood. Sample regional wines and savory cheeses in the home of a Marseilles local, sample tasty, traditional snacks like a fried panisse, and explore winding streets in one of the city’s most photogenic quarters.

Departing from the port of Marseille, this half-day tour will transport you to the picturesque city of Aix en Provence, also called "the little Versailles", for its architectural beauty and majestic fountains. Arrived in Aix-en-Provence, you will then enter into a journey through time, punctuated by the sound of fountains, the narrow streets, the lively squares, and picturesque walkway lined with trees. Let yourself be carried away by the voice of your passionate guide, who will share with you the well-kept secrets of this city steeped in history. During morning tours, you will get the chance to attend the daily market show with all its tempting stalls of local products. Finally, as it is impossible to visit Aix-en-Provence without tasting its sweet specialty, the "calissons", you will have the privilege of being invited to a local merchant for a presentation and tasting of this little culinary marvel. You will be taken back to the port of Marseille the head full of memories.

Provence is renowned for its rosé wines, but the wine regions of Bandol and Cassis also produce a variety of fine red and white wines. On this full-day tour from Marseille, visit three different wineries; learn more about French winemaking, classifications, and ‘terroir’; and sample a selection of Provencal wines during expert-led wine tastings.

Discover the best of the Provence wine region on a full-day excursion from Marseille.  Private transportation (for maximum eight people) takes you from the port to two distinct wineries. Taste Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and other locally prepared wines. Learn about wine production and visit aging rooms.  Next, drive through the Provence countryside to Cassis, Lourmarin, or Aix-en-Provence.  Enjoy two hours of free time to explore before returning to Marseille.

Experience Marseille beyond the usual sightseeing tour on a private journey combining spectacular Mediterranean scenery, fascinating history and the atmosphere of everyday life in Provence. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle to Marseille’s best viewpoints, coastal roads and historic neighborhoods, with time to stop, take photos and enjoy the scenery. Your guide will bring Marseille to life through its 2,600 years of history, Mediterranean identity, traditions and local lifestyle. The tour is private and flexible, adapted to your interests and pace, whether you enjoy history, architecture, photography or local culture. You will be accompanied by a licensed professional guide with extensive knowledge of Provence, fluent English and years of experience with international travelers. A relaxed, personalized way to discover Marseille’s highlights, stories and local details. Perfect for first-time visitors and cruise guests wanting to experience Marseille at its best — just for you.