Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)
Ever embarked on a food tour where your guide is a trained chef who doesn't just buy premade food from vendors but cooks regional recipes on the spot for you? Join Chef Alejandro on a Toulouse food tour that's unlike any other. Our 4-hour walking food tour through the historic center of Toulouse features 7 stops, 7 stories, and 7 food samples.
We cover the most iconic monuments in the city, such as Place du Capitole, Basilique Saint-Sernin, Hôtel d'Assézat, Quai de la Daurade, and the largest covered market, Marché Couvert Victor Hugo. Our unique experience blends Toulouse's rich history with its vibrant culinary scene. From Roman times to the Middle Ages, each site in our Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef tells a story, enhanced with a traditional Southwestern French dish.
Ranked as a top experience among things to do in Toulouse, are you ready for this taste adventure?
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Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)
What's included in Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fondation Bemberg
Uncover the most beautiful of the 200 private mansions in town and learn how these families made their fortunes in the 16th century to afford such grand houses. Savor the city's most iconic baked good as you explore this architectural gem.
Quai De La Daurade
Learn about the great fire of Toulouse that burned down 85% of the city in the 15th century and changed its architecture forever. While taking in the views over the Garonne River, enjoy a sweet bite from the town's oldest pâtisserie.
Couvent Des Jacobins Toulouse
Delve into the history of the crusade against the Cathars, the first crusade in history against a Christian group, which led to the County of Toulouse becoming part of the Kingdom of France. Savor the most typical candy in town, made with the floral icon of the city.
Inclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We'll be eating on our feet, as there is NO SEATING in the tour - so wear comfortable clothing and shoes and be prepared to stand/walk the whole time
- Please alert us at least 24 hours in advance if you have food allergies or don't drink alcohol
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- The minimum traveler to accommodate for this is 2
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour starts in front of Hôtel d'Assézat. Your guide will be standing next to our black cargo bike, which is adorned with the pink Toulouse Gourmet Tours logo.
End Points
- The tour ends at the Basilique Saint-Sernin, 5 minutes away by walk from Place du Capitol.