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Food tour and Street art in the oldest district in Marseille: le Panier

Quai des Belges 25, Marseille, 13001

A truly fun and entertaining experience to enjoy Marseille in a friendly atmosphere!

Cancellation policy

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Duration 3 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

During the tour, you will get to see some fantastic street art and the major attractions from Marseille, the old charity, a 16e century incredible building,, the Cathedral of The Major with its stunning baroque style and of course the new modern art national museum dedicated to the mediterranee, the MUCEM. A stunning real architectural success that you will for sure appreciate!

In the morning, you will see the famous fish market, and the Noailles market for fruits and vegetables from here and elsewhere... The Noailles district is also the most atypical of Marseille...

You will take the time to appreciate the smells that emanate from all these small restaurants. At the bend in the street, you will surely hear other languages spoken, but it is the Marseilles accent that will not go unnoticed!

The Noailles district is colour, flavours, warm people and a multitude of different cultures all in one place. During the walk, the guide will tell you the history of this district as well as the culinary traditions of Marseille.

In the second part of the program you will discover the oldest district of France " le Panier ", which is located on the northern part of the Old Port of Marseille. You will discover the cultural richness that surrounds this unique place. At the bend of alleys, artists' studios and local products intermingle.

Do you know where Marseille pastis comes from? You will meet an artisan distiller who will show us the successive stages of his production of his best Pastis and Absinthes. You will also discover the N°1 starter of the Marseillais: "La Panisse", goat's cheeses, the different types of local bread, olive oil and its tapenades, anchoïades, sardinades. You will go into typical Marseilles shops ...

The guide will tell you a few stories and traditions in the form of anecdotes...

To finish this excursion, return to the metro on the quays of the Old Port. Enjoy your meal!

Itinerary

Le Panier!. Your guide will explain you the story of the Bouillabaisse and you will have the opportunity to see the daily famous fishing market at the old Port. You will then go and visit Le Panier, the oldest district in Marseille. In its narrow interlaces streets lead to pleasant squares, you will discover some talented craftsmen and local creators who will be happy to show you how they work. You will meet different selected artisans like some local craftsmen painting some traditional santons, small figures molded out of clay that are used in Provence for nativity Scene.  You will also meet a master artisanal ice cream maker that carefully makes everyday delicious ice cream using artisanal methods. A great opportunity to taste a tasty ice cream dedicated to the king Louis XIV who slept in that same building while he was visiting Marseille.

Important information

Meeting point

Quai des Belges 25, Marseille, 13001

Don’t forget

Camera, water bottle, shoes, hat and comfortable clothing for walking and depending on the weather

Cancellation policy

5% charge if cancelled within 23976 hours of start. 25% charge if cancelled within 720 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 336 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 96 hours of start.

Your host

VE

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With GetExperience since 2026

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