Guided Tour in Toulon: Port & Old City

Overview

Available languages

English

Hebrew

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Toulon is the capital of Var. Its importance as a central port city for the Mediterranean coast was known back in the Roman Empire. Toulon is a permanent base for the French Navy.

Toulon also served Napoleon as the port from which he embarked on his journey to Egypt. Josephine climbed the Royal Tower and waved goodbye to her husband to make sure he did indeed leave.

We will walk along the port dock, discuss the history of the city, look at the famous statues in front of the town hall. We will then cut into the old city and famous Provencal market and explore some of the local specialties. We will continue into the heart of the old city, looking at houses, fountains, telling stories, and presenting the previously vibrant figures of Toulon.

Cruise ship passenger? My pleasure to meet you at the terminal or as you get off your tender boat. Small groups with no audio guiding system. I speak to you :-) You walk with me, not behind me ;-)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tour Guide

What To Expect

Famous statues, history of the military port.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Cours Lafayette

Explore the lovely colorful provencal market and discuss the rich history as we enter the old city.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

History old city of Toulon

Reviews

4.80

46 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour of Toulon!
Angela C,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sarite was very knowledgeable about Toulon's history despite being an American. The tour was about 2 and half hours and was very thorough in visiting the Old Town, the market and still offering a rest stop. We also visited the oldest candy shop that made almond and nougat candy. We were able to sample them without any pressure to buy. An excellent tour that we highly recommend.
Tooling around Old Town Toulon
Mary T,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s easy to walk through this town - it’s flat and pedestrian friendly. Our guide, Sarit, was wonderful! She certainly knew her subject. It was well worth while.
This was a great walking...
James K,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great walking tour! Sarit is quite knowledgeable. Her tour combines history of the area, historic sites, and areas of interest. Her explanations are clear and very informative. She is very friendly and more than willing to answer questions.
Great tour
Kara P,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great tour! Sarit is very knowledgeable about the history of the city which was very interesting. She took us to great local spots where we could buy some treats if wanted. We had FOUR small children with us and she made sure to have time for rest, bathrooms, etc. Overall a wonderful experience I would highly recommend!
The guide is a walking history book
Bun G,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The cruise ship arrived later than her scheduled tour but she patiently waited for us at the dock. Didn’t read much about Toulon before we arrived but the guide was a walking history book. She pointed at historical places and explain when and how it happened. It was a fun long walking tour under the extremely hot weather.
A wonderful 2 hour introduction to Toulon
Peter H,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful friendly and informative 2 hours with Sarit who is an enthusiastic mine of knowledge regarding this lovely Town. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Toulon with Sarit who is friendly efficient and reliable. We can highly recommend.
Excellent Tour of the City
Dan B,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour guide who spoke perfect English, was personable, and really knew her stuff. Answered questions. Was very happy with this tour, would recommend.
Sarit is an awesome tour guide!
sandydM3292PP,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had a personal tour with Sarit. She was awesome! Very pleasant and knowledgeable. We learned some Toulon history, and discovered new areas - including the outdoor market.
Very Nice City Experience
donaldg353,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We met our guide Sarit at the location described in an email she sent to us a few days before the tour. This location was easy to find and only a 5 minute walk from our cruise ship. This tour is a great alternative to any cruise ship offered tour of the city. Sarit is very knowledgeable and takes pride in telling the story of Toulon was we casually strolled around the city. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city if they have two hours to get a great overview of the history of this nice little city.
Toulon guided tour
Tony D,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very enjoyable and relaxed stroll through this historic city. Nothing too strenuous for my dodgy knees. Sarit our guide was a mine of information.