Toulon Culinary and History Walking Food Tour - english speakers

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Toulon Culinary and History Walking Food Tour - english speakers

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into Toulon's culinary scene on a guided walking tour. Explore the Old Town and savor local specialties while uncovering the city's culinary past and engaging with passionate artisans.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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

What You Get

Snacks
The tour includes a tasting of various starters at the fishmonger’s, several Provençal cheeses, Toulon street food, and handmade biscuits.
Bottled water
Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

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.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

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.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

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 !
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

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.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

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.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

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 .
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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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Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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