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Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef
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4 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
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?
What's Included
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The tour ends at the Basilique Saint-Sernin, 5 minutes away by walk from Place du Capitol.
Start time
10:00 AM
End Point
The tour ends at the Basilique Saint-Sernin, 5 minutes away by walk from Place du Capitol.
What To Expect
Hotel d'Assezat
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Couvent des Jacobins
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Explore the aviation history of Toulouse, uncovering why it became the aerospace hub of Europe and the headquarters of Airbus. Sample the most typical charcuterie product of this area.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Place Saint-Georges
Learn about a wrongful execution in the 18th century that changed the country's political future after the revolution. Enjoy a main course made with the region's star product, la véritable saucisse de Toulouse.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marche Victor Hugo
Trace the evolution of this square from a medieval rampart to an art-nouveau market, which ultimately became a brutalist car park built in concrete. Delight in an amazing cheese and wine pairing, highlighting artisanal and hyperlocal cheeses and wine.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilique Saint-Sernin
Hear the story of the first Christian of Toulouse who fought against the Roman Empire. Savor the most famous dessert of Toulouse, a cake with a recipe that is over 2000 years old.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
Operated by Toulouse Gourmet Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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