Beyond Bouillabaisse: Diving into Marseille’s Multicultural Stew
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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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
Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles
Set sail from the train station where we'll explore Marseille's migratory history with an Algerian delicacy.
We'll pop into Marseille's grandest gothic church then pop Provençal biscuits in our mouths at a classic café.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
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Beyond Bouillabaisse: Diving into Marseille’s Multicultural Stew
Reviews
202 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beyond Food: what travelers want to know
Vacation40522689696,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my 6th tour with Culinary Backstreets. Each one has been outstanding carefully curated to the location. Our guide, Severine, was exceptional. She was knowledgeable and answered all our questions with great insight. She was also curious about us and tailored our stops to our interests. I always recommend CB to my friends with confidence. Marseille gets top billing.
Marseille cuisine, past and present.
Jason H,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very engaging tour with a wonderful guide. We saw several city highlights, tried a lot of awesome food, and learned about the city's past, present, and food scene.
Boullabaisse
DayTrip522381,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The experience was canceled hours before when I was in train going to Marseille. Really terrible. Travelling for nothing and losing my time.
Severine is an excellent guide - fantastic way to learn more about Marseille and really deepen your visit!
640constancef,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Severine is an excellent guide - fantastic way to learn more about Marseille and really deepen your visit!
Excellent food tour
Siobhan F,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful food tour in vibrant Marseille. Coco, our excellent guide, showed us some fantastic hidden gems we could not have found ourselves.
Great food & drink in all sorts of unique spaces!
Y5480FIrays,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were only 3 of us on this excursion and CoCo was a fantastic guide. We tried all sorts of great food and drink in all sorts of unique spaces. I enjoyed walking through parts of town I would have never experienced without a guide and learning more about the history of Marseille. Would highly recommend!
Not to miss!
naheedk 13,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous tour with wonderful food and insights into Marseille’s history, which is a great introduction to this unique city. I’m so glad to have had this experience, which helped me really appreciate the city. Thank you so much Severine.
We learned so much!
73alissas,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I always learn so much with Culinary Backstreets. It's not only about the food, but about the city and cultures. I will always look for a Culinary Backstreets in whichever city I'm in -- the guides are so professional and humble.
Great tour, bonus good food
V17VOroberts,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable guide. I live part year in Marseille and I learned a lot. Good food nice conversation. Guide génial.
Great Marseilles food tour
LLJPDX,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
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