Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour
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Toulouse, France
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit the largest market in Toulouse with a native English-speaking guide on this small-group tour. Learn all about local products, including wine, cheese, and French bread, and get the chance to talk with local vendors about their products. You also get the chance to sample all sorts of local foods as you explore the market. Note: there is no seating in the market, so be prepared to be on your feet the whole time
- Visit the Victor Hugo Market with a native English-speaker guide
- Food and wine tastings are included
- Your guide will email you a recap of your experience
- Group sizes are limited for personal attention from your guide
What's Included
- SnacksWe'll do some tastings along the way, with some of our market purchases reserved for our large tasting at the end of the tour.
- LunchThe tours ends with a substantial tasting of cheese, charcuterie, foie gras and bread - plus a sweet treat for dessert! No need for lunch afterwards. Vegetarians welcome.
- Alcoholic BeveragesGuests over 18 will enjoy at least 2 local wines (usually one white, one red) that are paired with the cheeses that we buy. Non-alcoholic alternatives available with advance notice.
- Personalized guide for a small group of maximum 8 people
- Personalized email recap of the tour with additional recommendations
- Bottled waterTo reduce environmental waste, we don’t distribute plastic water bottles, so if you would like water during the tour, please bring a reusable water bottle with you.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson15 Pl. du Président Thomas Wilson, 31000 Toulouse, France
Meet in front of the Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson at 15 Pl. du Président Thomas Wilson, 31000 Toulouse. Look for your guide carrying a large wicker basket that says "Taste of Toulouse" for all of your market purchases!
End point
- Victor Hugo MarketPl. Victor Hugo, 31000 Toulouse, France
The tours ends after our tasting at the Marché Victor Hugo.
Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
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Marche Victor Hugo Toulouse
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We'll be eating on our feet, as there is NO SEATING in the market - so wear comfortable clothing and shoes and be prepared to stand/walk the whole time.
- Please alert us at least 24 hours in advance if you have food allergies or don't drink alcohol.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
John_R
Danielle was delightful and informative. She has a great relationship with the vendors which makes the whole trip exceptional. The market is very good with a wide selection of meats, seafood, bread, cheeses and vegetables.
Definitely take the tour! Save room for the wine and tastings at the end.
Reviews
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Christopher_F, Jul 2026
Ally was a great guide to the market. She knows a lot about food, about Toulouse, and about the vendors in the market. She did a wonderful job of engaging with all of us and explaining what we were tasting. I would recommend the tour with no recommendations.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So glad Ally's knowledge of the market vendors stood out for you - she's spent years building relationships with the stallholders, which is exactly why she can point you toward what's worth tasting. Thanks for taking the time to write this up - it means a lot. Hope to have you back for another wander through Victor Hugo. - Jessica
Michael_F, Jun 2026
Allie was an excellent host and the small group of 4 of us really hit it off, though we were from varied parts of the US. The history and story telling was great and the food and wine were awesome!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Michael, so glad Ally and your group of 4 hit it off despite coming from all over the US! She loves bringing the market's history to life, and it sounds like the food and wine sealed the deal. Thank you for joining us on the Victor Hugo Market Tour - hope you're back in Toulouse again soon. - Jessica
Lisa_S, May 2026
Tania was fantastic! It ended up just being my spouse and I for the experience. She shared so much helpful information regarding the market and the various types of foods and drinks available. It was our second day in Toulouse and was nice to get a well rounded tour of their specialties there in one place. We enjoyed a coffee/juice-bring cash for the drink, but it's very inexpensive. All other areas accepted card. We also enjoyed a delicious baguette and chocolatine (choc. croissant). It's frustrating how much the US charges for bread vs here. We later tried some some aged/dried meats, foie gras, wine, cherries, and cheeses. We enjoyed a crystallized violet that was quite interesting but tasty. She also sends you all the information about what we tried during the tour and other recommendations in Toulouse. It was a wonderful tour and highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Glad the crystallized violet made an impression - it's so rare outside of Toulouse! Tania is so good at making the tasting feel like a proper education without it ever feeling like a class. And the follow-up notes are something I love about our tours - I want guests to keep the curiosity going after they leave the market. Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Hope Toulouse stays with you for a while!
All the best, Jessica
JERIE_M, May 2026
It is perfect! A comprehensive tour of the market with explanations of all the cuts,
processes, uniqueness of each product. At the end we had a picnic of the items she purchased along the way. To accompany, we had a sparkling wine and a red. (Subject to change with the food selected).
Danielle is a delight! Her English, French and ?? are perfect. So knowledgeable about all the food in the Market. Thank you so much!
Response from Host, May 2026
Grateful for the kind note. That picnic at the end is honestly my favorite part - the local wines poured next to everything you've been smelling and tasting all morning. We work hard to make that final spread feel like a moment, not a sample tray. Hope Toulouse stays with you for a while.
Jessica
Denise_d, May 2026
The tour included a great variety of food sampling along with informative details of the history of the market and surrounding area.
Response from Host, May 2026
Means a lot, thank you. Variety is the whole point of taking a food tour for me - the market gives us so much to play with, and I want guests leaving with both a full stomach and a real feel for Toulouse's everyday food culture.
Jessica
Michael_J, Apr 2026
Be ready for 3-4 full hours. Lots to see, smell, and taste! Our guide, Tatiana was invaluable and did an excellent job.
Response from Host, May 2026
3-4 hours sounds long until you're actually inside the market with Tania - then somehow it disappears. She has a way of pacing it so you never feel rushed, even with everything we cover. Thanks for the kind words.
- Jessica
Keith_W, Apr 2026
Great information about local food and the history of the market. Expertly guided by Amy round the market whilst gathering items to eat for lunch.
Mid way though you stop for a pastry so we were glad we skipped breakfast.
Fabulous products, expert guide. Highly recommended.
Could not fault anything above and beyond expectations.
We love Toulouse.
Amanda_I, Mar 2026
If you love food, provenance of the produce and a sprinkle of history this is the tour for you. My husband and I spent a blissful few hours learning about the Victor Hugo Market and the stall holders and the provenance of the produce available, a treat for the senses. The time flew as our guides were very engaging, knowledgeable and super friendly.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Grateful you took a moment to leave this, especially on a birthday no less. The stallholders at Victor Hugo are the whole point of that tour for me - getting to actually learn the stories behind the produce, not just taste it. Glad a few blissful hours turned into the right way to mark the day. There's always more to taste next time. - Jessica
Lisa_H, Oct 2025
This is a wonderful experience of sampling high quality local produce associated with the local area of Toulouse, including meats, cheeses, bread and wines, with interesting commentary, information and history. Danielle, our guide, made the experience very enjoyable with her friendly, professional approach, wide knowledge and interesting facts she provided us along the way. The tour lasted three and a half hours and was paced very well, ending with a lunch of cheeses, meats, pate and wines chosen throughout our tour. I would recommend this tour.
John_R, Oct 2025
Danielle was delightful and informative. She has a great relationship with the vendors which makes the whole trip exceptional. The market is very good with a wide selection of meats, seafood, bread, cheeses and vegetables.
Definitely take the tour! Save room for the wine and tastings at the end.
Christine_S, Oct 2025
Had a great time sampling all that Toulouse food can offer. Danielle was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the vendors and food. Would definitely recommend.
Denise_M, Jun 2025
I was really debating whether tour would be worth it. I wondered if just exploring the market myself would be fine. I’m so glad I booked this tour after all. I learned so much about many of the vendors and local foods that I would never have known otherwise. Our guide picked some wonderful items to try along with some delicious local wines. I left feeling full for the rest of the day. And I met some really friendly fellow travelers. If you are questioning whether will be worthwhile, book it. Totally worth the price!
Niala_B, Jun 2025
Amazing tour! Ally was very knowledgeable and so prepared. Delicious food and wine. Great cultural introduction to the region.
Pauline_B, May 2025
I waited for a long time. The guide never responded nor showed up... hope, I get a refund? I can't even tell the truth in my review
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Pauline,
I’m very sorry again that we weren’t able to connect the day of your scheduled tour. We truly regret anytime a guest feels disappointed. Our guide was at the meeting point on time with a group of seven other participants, and we’ve confirmed that all meeting instructions were sent via Viator prior to the tour.
When we later reviewed your photos and saw that you were indeed in the area—though unfortunately not in the exact location—we contacted Viator and asked them to issue a full refund as a gesture of goodwill. We always strive to be fair and transparent, and we’re continually working to improve our communication to avoid situations like this in the future.
We wish you all the best in your travels.
Warm regards,
Jessica – Taste of Toulouse
Freeman_M, Apr 2025
Good overview of Markel and local food and local producers. The guide Tiana was excellent would highly recommend
angela_g, Oct 2024
The food tour was a high line of our stay in Toulouse. We learned a lot about food in general, French and regional food. Conversations were flowing and just fun. My son is 15 and, as a foodie, he enjoyed every minute of it. Lots of experience, new knowledge, sharing, memories which all made Toulouse special that’s to this tour! Definitely would recommend to anyone!
Carrie_H, Oct 2024
Loved the tour. The market on it's own was intimidating to me. The tour with Ally let me learn all about it. The foods we tried were so good. Sharing them at the wine bar was a joy. All the little tips about French foods will help with the rest of my vacation.
Mei_C, Sep 2024
Highlights were being able to try different foods in the market which is difficult when travelling on my own. Good introduction to the French produce, proper cheese etiquette etc. Enjoyed the Saturday morning tour with Teana! Appreciate the food tips and places to go after the tour too.
Mendy_D, Sep 2024
Ally was a wonderful guide who gave us the history of the Victor Hugo Market and took us to many wonderful stalls for tastes. We also got to talk to several of the vendors. The lunch and wine at the end were terrific. Come hungry to this tour!
Lisa_C, Sep 2024
Our guide, Tina, was excellent, quite knowledgeable. She helped us to understand and really appreciate so many different aspects of the Victor Hugo Market in Toulouse. What an enjoyable day !! Well worth every penny.
Riley_A, Aug 2024
Teana was amazing! Meeting and touring was so easy and delightful. Teana created such a wonderful experience with delicious assortments of local and traditional cheeses, meats, fruits, pastries and wines. My wife and I had the best time and it was a total highlight of our trip!
Suzanne_E, Jun 2024
Ally was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide and made our trip to the Victor Hugo markets fun as well as a great learning experience!
Karen_S, Jun 2024
The cheese shop in Victoria Hugo Place and the MOF boulangerie in the Victor Hugo Market were highlights of this tour for me. Excellent wine tasting at the end with the charcuterie, rillettes, bread and cheese. All delicious. The tour organizers have really picked out the best of the local food producers and retailers for this tour. Our guide did an excellent job, but giving honest feedback, I think it would be good to have a bit more in-depth knowledge of background and history of food in Toulouse specifically and France in general.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cheese shop, the MOF boulangerie, and the delicious tasting at the end of the tour—these are some of our favorite stops, too. We put a lot of care into selecting local artisans and producers who truly represent the best of Toulouse.
We also really appreciate your honest feedback about wanting a bit more in-depth background on the food culture of Toulouse and France. Sharing that context is something we’re passionate about, and we’re always working to enrich our tours with even more insights and stories. Your comments help us grow, and we’ll definitely take them to heart.
Thanks again for joining us—and for helping us celebrate the incredible flavors of our adopted hometown!
Warmly,
Jessica & the Taste of Toulouse team
Colleen_S, Jun 2024
Make sure you schedule this tour. Great fun learning about the foods in the market. And a wrap up with wine was great!
Charlene_F, May 2024
Wonderful market and tasting experience with Teana. The food was delicious and Teana’s knowledge and experience brought everything to life.
Robin_D, Apr 2024
Wonderful and delicious. Jen was great and informed. We learned a lot about the region and the food / wine
Robert_V, Apr 2024
We enjoyed the tour of the market immensely. Ally, our guide, was knowledgable, interesting and a gracious host. You will learn a lot about the unique Toulousian foods. The tasting at the end is perfect with a generous assortment of what you have seen. Bon Appétit!
A_G, Oct 2023
Great tour. Knowledgeable guide, good variety of samples to try. . Just the right time length and number of samples to taste. Highly recommend.
Sara_J, Oct 2023
Amazing time learning about local foods of Toulouse as well as useful information about cheese, wine and how to choose the best baguette. The tour was informative and fun. Victor Hugo Market should not be missed. Highly recommend.
William_S, Sep 2023
Very informative and learned a lot about the various breads, cheeses, meats, and wine. Highly recommend especially for new visitors to the region.
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