Beyond Bouillabaisse: Diving into Marseille’s Multicultural Stew

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Though the capital of Provence and France’s 2nd-largest city, Marseille proudly grooves to its own Mediterranean beat – a mash-up of big-city grit and small-town sociability mixed with seagull squawks and scooter engines. Bookended by limestone fjords and garrigue hills, this working-class metropolis is profoundly shaped by its seaside location and its deep ties to the rest of the Mediterranean. The port has welcomed waves of goods, immigrants, and ideas since 600 B.C. Briny, boisterous, gritty and gorgeous, Marseille is a cultural crossroads in constant flux. The latest evolution was sparked in 2013, when the city reigned as Europe’s Capital of Culture. Now, France’s least-known city is finally on the map. Let us be your guide with this food tour in Marseille.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles

Set sail from the train station where we'll explore Marseille's migratory history with an Algerian delicacy.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

We'll pop into Marseille's grandest gothic church then pop Provençal biscuits in our mouths at a classic café.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Lunch

Snacks

Breakfast

Coffee and/or Tea

Options

Beyond Bouillabaisse: Diving into Marseille’s Multicultural Stew

Reviews

4.95

192 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great Marseilles food tour

    LLJPDX,,Jan 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We learned so much about Marseilles as well as the wide variety of food options in Marseilles. Florence was a fabulous tour guide with broad knowledge of the food, culture, history, and art. We learned so much! We went back to several of the vendors over the following days. I definitely recommend this tour!

  • A true must when visiting Marseille.

    Patricia sp brum,,Jan 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    One of the best tours I've ever been on! I would have beber loved and understood Marseille off not for this tour!

  • An unique and fun way to explore the complexity of Marseille

    franciscam776,,Jan 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had so much fun exploring Marseille with Séverine. She was extremely knowledgeable and took us to many interesting places with delicious food. It was really nice to meet the owners and staff behind the different businesses.

  • Come to learn, eat and enjoy!

    WW Adventures,,Jan 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We loved this tour. Our guide Severine was amazing. This tour covered history, culture and of course food. This tour took us to places we would have walked past without noticing, or felt uncomfortable entering (because they were bustling and one had to know what to order). Everything we ate was delicious and had an important story. It also felt we were support local establishments that were part of each neighborhood. We will look for this company’s tours in other destinations and have them at the top of our list. We absolutely recommend this tour. Arrive hungry!

  • Highly recommend this tour!

    782brendad,,Jan 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was an outstanding tour. It teaches you the culture and history vs. seeing the historical site and taking a few pictures. I you are looking for a unique way to learn about Marseille, I would recommend taking this tour. The food we tasted was wonderful.

  • Shore Excursion Marseille

    Brenda D,,Jan 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    My husband and I took this tour with Severine. There were no other people on our tour, so it turned into a private tour. It was one of our favorite tours we have ever taken. We saw the city while gaining knowledge of the culture, people, and history. The pace was perfect. We sampled so many different types of food and drinks. She was able to modify to meet our desires. The people in the establishments knew Severine, so it was very nice to see the relationships which had been established. For people who our on a cruise ship like we were - it was easy to grab a taxi at the pier and Severine helped us get the taxi at the end. They took us directly to the ship. The total cost of the taxis was $50 Euros. I highly recommend you take this tour.

  • Fantastic experience.

    Curiosity32604082240,,Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A true behind the scenes look at the culture, food, street art, history and people of Marseille with a very knowledgeable local guide.

  • Gastronomic Delight

    Judith W,,Nov 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Coco was our guide on this absolutely fabulous food tour - with a smattering of history thrown in. She shared with us locally owned hidden gems from coffeehouses to street food vendors to food markets to bakeries to a chocolate shop to a spice market to a second story bar all within the Old Port of Marseille. Her knowledge of all the foods we sampled was extensive and very fun to learn while savoring every morsel and drop. I’m glad we did it the first day here because we have all the establishments we will be going back to - whatever the meal or snack. Coco gave us a little architectural history of each area while we were walking, adding just a little more flavor to our experience. After the tour she sent us other restaurants to add to our list. A most delightful day.

  • Wonderful tour with Coco, an amazing guide.

    Jacob C,,Nov 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Coco was an amazing guide. She was engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly. She took time to learn something about each of us and really made a sincere effort to connect. She took us to places in the city we never would have found on our own and provided interesting information about every day life in Marseille. We have travelled extensively in Europe and try to take a walking tour with a local wherever we go. Of the numerous such tours we have taken, this one is at the top. Not only was Coco engaging with us, it was clear by the greetings she received at every stop and even by locals along the way that she is well known and loved by her community. The food we shared throughout the tour was incredible and really reflected the local cuisine and produce. In an amazing coincidence, we learned that Coco had recently travelled to a small town in Mexico where my sister and husband, who were traveling with us, live and had been served food by their daughter. The icing on the cake for my wife and I was after Coco learned that my wife's father was a fan of Edith Piaf, Coco, who we learned used to be a professional singer, actually sang a couple of verses to her acapella, which drew applause from people around us and brought my wife to tears.

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  • Far Beyond Expectations

    207caryng,,Nov 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My sister and I spent a genuinely lovely day with our guide, Severine. I can’t count how many things we had to eat, stores and markets visited, plus a full lunch, all the while learning more about this city than you can imagine. If I only had time for one thing to do in Marseille, it would be this tour, with Severine - if you’re lucky enough to get her. The only thing I found difficult was finding the meeting place. I ended up messaging through the app, the company reached her, and she texted me. Where we met was not listed, as I could see, on the instructions. I’d advise confirming that the day before, if possible. In the end, it didn’t detract from our very special day!

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