Top Provence Food Tours

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.

Discover the sun-drenched flavors and millennial history of Marseille, the oldest city in France, on this immersive walking food tour. The adventure begins in the city's beating heart, near the historic port. Explore the city's streets, stopping at local eateries and artisan shops to uncover Marseille's unique culinary scene, from savory street food to Provençal sweets and fine regional wines. Along the way, admire iconic landmarks and learn the history behind the city's famous dishes.

The Provence region is renowned for producing some of France’s finest cuisine and wines, from traditional French dishes to fresh Mediterranean flavors. However, knowing where to go can prove tricky without local insight. On this small-group walking tour, dive into French gastronomy as you discover Aix-en-Provence with a local foodie guide. Stop at various restaurants and shops, and sample a full meal across at least four stops, including charcuterie, croque-monsieur with truffle, and a refreshing drink.

Get an insider’s perspective on some of the best local eateries in Avignon with this small-group food tour. With a guide handling the route, explore the medieval town—known as the City of Popes—and sample some of the best food it offers, from Provencal tapenade and olive oil to traditional fougasse (flatbread) and local sweet treats. Visit spots most travelers miss out on, and enjoy a full meal across multiple stops, including a glass of wine.

Get your bearings in Aix-en-Provence while exploring its colorful food scene on this small-group tasting tour. Instead of sitting down for lunch, sample your way through market stalls, local traders, and authentic food spots that many tourists miss. With all tastings included, the experience stays simple and relaxed, offering a flavorful introduction to regional specialties such as local cheeses and artisanal tapenades.

Head out on a 2-hour foodie tour of Aix-en-Provence, exploring the best local flavors and regional specialities. Sample meats, cheese, chocolates, macarons, and wine at spots around the city, each handpicked by a local. Learn the history behind each delicacy and make the most of your stay with insider tips on the best restaurants to visit.

There’s no need to travel all around France to sample the country’s renowned wines—this wine-tasting experience lets you develop your palate without leaving Marseille. Visit a popular local wine shop and enjoy a guided wine-tasting experience led by an experienced wine trader and importer. Choose to focus on Provence wines, taste the different French wine regions, or compare French and world wines during a unique tasting tailored to your group.

A fast, tutored wine tasting in a top wine shop, including: 6 premium wInes. Included in the price is a glass of any single favorite wine at the close of the tasting, and tastings can be tailored to your tastes, and include either of the three following options: - Wines of Provence (a dive into the tastes and history of this wonderful region) - Wines of France (comparing and contrasting regional styles, varietals and tastes) - Comparative tasting of France and the World (3 pairs of one French and one foreign wine of the same varietal, with a focus of the qualities of different countries, and their relation to France) Wines are largely premium, with most tasters coming from bottles at between €15 and €50, and we talk about the history, biology and business of Provencal, French and global winemaking. Stay on after to taste more of the 25 wines open daily in our wonderful Enomatic dispenser machines.Read less

Discover the real taste of Marseille on this authentic small-group food tour led by a 100% local Marseille guide! In just 3 hours, explore the city's most iconic neighborhoods while tasting around 10 traditional Marseille and Provençal specialties, carefully selected from local artisans and family traditions. Starting at the famous Vieux-Port, you’ll be welcomed into Marseille’s way of life with the most famous appetizer of Marseille and the South of France before continuing your culinary journey through hidden gems, Mediterranean flavors, and authentic regional street food and products. Enjoy a Provençal picnic moment with local delicacies, wines, tapenade, and sweet surprises, before ending in Le Panier, Marseille’s oldest neighborhood. No tourist traps, no kebabs or burgers, only real Marseille, local stories, and unforgettable flavors. Vegetarians are welcome! Perfect for cruise passengers, short stays, or anyone wanting to experience Marseille like a local.

Discover the delights of Provençal wines—and benefit from the inclusion of round-trip transprotation—on this guided, half-day wine tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit two traditional wineries in the Côtes de Provence winemaking region, where you can look forward to learning about the local terroir and the winemaking process, and enjoy tastings. Plus, have the opportunity to purchase take-home bottles as souvenirs of your trip.

Discover Aix’s vibrant market with a local guide who’ll take you to the best vendors for cheese, ham, truffle, jam, tapenade, and fruit tastings so you can have most authentic Aix-perience. Learn how to pick top-quality ingredients, with insider tips from vendors. Choose to take home your finds (plastic-wrapped for travel for loved ones at homes) or have them packed picnic-style to enjoy right away. Your guide will translate & navigate the bustling market, ensuring a stress-free experience. You'll also get ideas for recipes, top restaurant picks, and seasonal shopping tips to continue your Provençal food journey at home. ✅ Quick, immersive & delicious ✅ Taste, buy & take home what you love ✅ Insider access with a local guide ✅ Pretty photos for the instagram A perfect bite-sized experience to savor the flavors of Provence!

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Masterclass: A deep-dive oenological experience in the heart of the Rhone Valley’s most famous appellation. Visit two prestigious wineries, learn professional tasting techniques, and understand the crucial role of the unique terroir and the 13 authorized grape varieties. Perfect for wine enthusiasts seeking in-depth knowledge of this First French AOC. Why Choose This Tour? "Indulge in professional wine tastings at several renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars." A deep dive into the legendary terroir and the refined art of oenological tasting.

Discover Provence’s ancient roots and winemaking traditions on a half-day, small-group tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards from Avignon. Wind through the verdant vineyards of the Rhône Valley, and visit two distinguished wine estates where you can enjoy tutored tastings and the chance to learn more about the winemaking process. Plus, with round-trip transportation included, getting around is made simple.

Simplify a visit to the vineyards and medieval villages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Avignon with this small-group, wineries tour. Once you've boarded your comfortable, air-conditioned minibus, relax knowing the logistics and organization are all sorted. Enjoy an itinerary that includes exploring local villages, including Gigondas, Vacqueyras, or Séguret, as well as stopping at traditional wineries. Here, you are invited to sample red and white wines while learning about local wine production.

Learn about wine production in the beautiful French countryside on this half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Over the course of three hours, enjoy private tours of two award-winning vineyards in the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire wine region. Your wine expert guide will share information about the terroir and grape varieties as you sample a delicious range of reds, rosés, and white wines.

This is the ideal tour for wine fans. Enjoy a day touring top vineyards and tasting delicious wines. After meeting in central Aix en Provence, travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed vineyards. Save time researching which vineyards to visit and instead have an itinerary planned out with three different visits. As well as the guided winery visits, you enjoy free time to explore the pretty village of Lourmarin.

Immerse yourself in one of the world's oldest traditions. Take a tour of the Provençal farm, learn how to grow and make wine, make the most of ancient oak barrels that are waist-high, have enough room for 4+ people, and have a view of Mount Sainte Victoire. You'll be regaled with harvest stories passed down from local farmers and learn traditional French drinking songs. You will also learn to tell the difference between the different types of local grapes and wines. Grape stomps are followed by a buffet of cheese, paté, charcuterie, red wine and a tasting of our farm olive oil and truffle oil. It's an authentic French experience that is full of laughter, fun for all ages and makes memorable vacation photos that you'll cherish long after your toes are no longer sticky.

Hop into a vintage sidecar and let’s take off for a 2-hour ride through the landscapes that once inspired Cézanne — and that might just steal your heart too. We’ll leave Aix-en-Provence and follow the famous Cézanne Road, the only one in France listed as a historical monument. Along the way, we’ll take in wide-open views of the majestic Sainte-Victoire mountain, stop for photos and roll through the peaceful villages of Provence. And because no Provençal adventure is complete without a good glass of wine, we’ll stop at a local vineyard for a relaxed tasting. A chance to meet passionate winemakers, discover the local terroir, and simply enjoy the moment.

Looking for the ultimate first taste of Avignon’s food & wine? In just 3 hours, plunge into the heart of the historic City of the Popes through its iconic landmarks and picturesque hidden streets. Along the way, wake up your taste buds with 10 delicious, handpicked tastings: rich estate olive oils, creamy artisan cheeses, crunchy local nougat, fragrant lavender honey, and delicate sun-kissed sweets. The grand finale? A generous, authentic sit-down regional lunch featuring a savory traditional dish, salad, fresh crusty bread, and a glass of local wine in a charming bistro. This tour is led by Zahra, a passionate native guide recommended by Rick Steves (2026 updates). Tastings vary by availability. The covered market is morning-only.

Chateauneuf du Pape is among the Rhône Valley’s most famous wine appellations, and sampling its signature red wines is a highlight for many travelers to Avignon. Unlike the average tasting, this tour devotes the entire day to exploring the wine region. Stroll through the vineyards as you learn about winemaking and terroir, enjoy three different wine tastings at prestigious wineries, and break for lunch (own expense) at a traditional restaurant.

More than a wine tour, discover Provence through wine, gastronomy & local lifestyle with me. Having a walk though the magical Sainte Victoire Valley, the area I call home, you'll immerse in the nature & feel the local ambiance beyond the usual tourist paths. Then, I'll explain you the specificity of the Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire appellation, a prestigious region with only 31 producers. I selected an organic estate, where you'll learn more about the wine production, the art of tasting & try their best gastronomic cuvées. After that, we'll play a traditional game of pétanque & share a gourmet picnic that I'll prepare for you with local saucisson, olives, goat cheese, figs, lavender honey, herbs & 3 different olive oils. It will be the perfect moment to open a delicious rosé from another winery made with totallly different grape varieties. Join me for this relaxed, authentic and premium experience sharing the Provençal art of living.

Pair fine wines with spectacular Provencal scenery on this small-group tour from Aix-en-Provence. Sample delicious wines at two wCôtes de Provence St-Victoire wineries then wind your way through some of the most charming villages in the Luberon region: make photo stops at Lourmarin and Bonnieux and enjoy free time to explore Roussillon and Gordes at your own pace.

When your ship pulls into port at Marseille, discover the wine appellations of Provence on a small-group visit to two high-quality wineries, carefully selected by a wine expert as your guide. You’ll learn about grape varietals as you sip fine reds, whites, and rosés. Plus, spend free time exploring one of the area’s charming towns. This full-day shore excursion includes port transfers by minivan with a maximum of eight.