Top Marseille Desserts & Sweets

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.

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.

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.

This tour is led by an official tour guide with Master’s degrees in history, art, communication, and tourism with a professional licence to drive tourists, excellent English, and 6 years of guiding experience in Provence. As one of the few female driver-guides in the region, she brings both expertise & a personal, welcoming approach to the experience. This tour balances iconic sights with a real local touch. You will discover the beauty of Marseille through beautiful coastal views, scenic stops. Beyond the photos, you will also dive into the Provençal lifestyle through stories, anecdotes and cultural insights about Marseille’s history, local traditions, Mediterranean identity and everyday life in the South of France. It is designed for travelers who want more than transportation: a comfortable, authentic and informative experience guided in fluent English by someone who knows how to connect landscapes, history and local culture.

From the port to the backstreets we make a full circle. Along the way we see the Opera House the Police Building and many landmarks as we travel to the daily marketplace to tast the world of Marseilles. It's an astonishing place bringing together an eclectic mix of people from across the world. Marseilles is NOT France, it is Italy, Greece, Egypt, Turkey and Colombia as all the cultures meld and influence the tastes of the city. Simply one of the best places to eat in the world Discover the secrets of this fascinating city as you walk the ancient streets in a city that began in 600 B.C. Because we care about the planet, we have decided to stop giving water bottles systematically. Instead, we kindly request that you bring your refillable water bottle to ensure you stay hydrated throughout your journey. By doing so, together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!

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.