Toulon Culinary and History Walking Food Tour with a local guide

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Toulon

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

Location

Toulon

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

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US$111.38 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: September 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

Earliest Date Available: September 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Explore the rich culinary history of Toulon on a guided walking food tour that showcases the flavors and traditions of this vibrant city. Wander through the charming Old Town, indulging in tastings of local specialties like street food, artisanal biscuits, and savory Provençal delights. Immerse yourself in Toulon’s fascinating culinary past, from its fishing heritage and olive oil traditions to meals from the penal colony era. Engage with local artisans and shop owners, gaining insider knowledge and surprising anecdotes that bring the city's food culture to life. Perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike. - Guided walking tour through the historic Old Town of Toulon - Taste local specialties including street food, cheeses, and desserts - Learn about Toulon’s and Provence's culinary history and traditions from a local expert - Meet passionate artisans and discover their unique culinary stories

Snacks

The tour includes a tasting of various starters at the fishmonger’s, several Provençal cheeses, Toulon street food, and handmade biscuits.

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Carbonated beverages

Soda/Pop

35 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Les Halles de Toulon - Biltoki

Begin your tour at Les Halles, Toulon’s vibrant culinary hub, named in honor of Esther Poggio, a WWII resistance fighter and market vendor. Wander through this charming square of olive and orange trees, uncover the history of the botanical gardens and the Jardin du Roy (the Sun King's garden), and savor local specialties at the fishmonger’s.

Begin your tour at Les Halles, Toulon’s vibrant culinary hub, named in honor of Esther Poggio, a WWI…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Cours Lafayette

Next, we’ll stroll along Cours Lafayette Market, Toulon’s most famous and colorful market. We’ll make a stop at the cheese shop to discover Provençal cheeses, and you’ll get to taste the local street food, a finger food of Italian origin that brings back childhood memories for every Toulonnais.

Next, we’ll stroll along Cours Lafayette Market, Toulon’s most famous and colorful market. We’ll mak…

35 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Place de la Poissonnerie

Discover the city’s history through its gastronomy. Together, we’ll explore the growth of the market and the fishing industry, the production of olive oil, and its various uses throughout history.

Discover the city’s history through its gastronomy. Together, we’ll explore the growth of the market…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

La Balagne

Not everyone knows, but Toulon once hosted the largest penal colony in the kingdom of France. Discover this history through the food of the convicts. Life was extremely harsh, but some held privileged positions...like the prison cooks !

Not everyone knows, but Toulon once hosted the largest penal colony in the kingdom of France. Discov…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Toulon arsenal

Today, Toulon is France’s leading military port. You’ll learn how meals are prepared on board the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle - the only aircraft carrier in the world with a baker making fresh bread on board.

Today, Toulon is France’s leading military port. You’ll learn how meals are prepared on board the ai…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Place Vatel

Discover the story of a fascinating figure in French culinary history. A renowned chef under the reign of Louis XIV, he faced a tragic fate. But through his story, he reveals the special place of gastronomy in the hearts of the French.

Discover the story of a fascinating figure in French culinary history. A renowned chef under the rei…

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Place de l'Equerre

We’ll stop at this charming, lively, and colorful square to discover an old Provençal tradition: the thirteen desserts served at Christmas. This stop will also be the perfect opportunity to taste handmade Provençal biscuits prepared in one of the city's biscuit shop .

We’ll stop at this charming, lively, and colorful square to discover an old Provençal tradition: the…

Meeting Point

Place des Halles / Place Vincent Raspail, Rue Jean Aicard, Var Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, FR, 83000

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Next to the olive tree fountain and the "café Raspail".

End Point

Place de l'Equerre, Var Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, FR, 83000

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Non Refundable

This experience doesn't offer free cancellation. Amount paid is non-refundable once booked.

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MaryBeth_RAugust 2026 • Viator

Jade was a wonderful,...

Jade was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about Toulon and then got to eat some local food. It was the right amount of time and we appreciated that we did get a little sit down break during the tour. We highly recommend.

Response from ViatorAugust 26, 2026

Thank you, Mary Beth! I really enjoyed showing you and your friends around Toulon on this private tour. We had such a lovely time, and I really enjoyed our conversations. I’m so happy that you enjoyed all the tastings as well! I wish you a wonderful rest of your cruise !

patriciaaY1911GHAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Very professional.

Jade was very professional and pleasant! She shared many details that made the experience unforgettable!

99edmundmAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great to experience Toulon with Jade

Awesome experience with Jade as our guide. Thoughtful, interesting and answered all our questions. Very good knowledge and great stories

Response from ViatorAugust 26, 2026

Hi Ed, thank you so much for your review! I’m really glad you enjoyed this food tour in Toulon, and I loved sharing thoughts with you about my region and my country. It was a pleasure having you along! 😊

bodyc925August 2026 • TripAdvisor

A tour with foodie

My friends and i decided to give this a try. Oh boy, was it worth it. A novel experience. The tour guide, Jade, knows a lot of about food. You ask her as many questions as possible. She knows a lot. We really enjoyed food tour.