Aix-en-Provence: Food Tour Old Town Markets & Local Tastings

Walk Aix’s old town markets tasting cheese honey & truffles

You’ll taste your way through Aix-en-Provence’s old town: sampling sweets at Place Richelme market, meeting local producers for cheese or honey (sometimes even truffles), pausing for strong coffee and stories along cobbled streets. Expect laughter with your guide and moments you’ll want to linger in long after the last bite.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Aix-en-Provence food market and old town

• Meet at Tourist Office on Cours Mirabeau
• Discover Provençal market at Place Richelme
• Walk to Town Hall Square in old town
• Explore Place des Prêcheurs and nearby streets
• Enjoy gourmet break at coffee shop
• End with sweet break near meeting point

The experience

I almost missed the first bite: too busy watching a woman in a striped apron laugh with our guide, Lucie, over a tray of calissons. She handed me one (almondy, soft, sweeter than I expected) and winked when I hesitated. That’s how our Provençal food tour in Aix-en-Provence started: not with fanfare but with sticky fingers and the smell of fresh bread drifting from somewhere close by. I think it was Place Richelme. There’s a wild boar statue there that everyone seems to rub for luck, or maybe just out of habit.

We wandered through the old town after that, Lucie weaving us between stalls where men argued gently about olives and women offered slices of cheese straight off the knife. The air was thick with lavender and something sharper, maybe truffle oil? At one point, I tried to pronounce “tapenade” like a local and got it so wrong an old man selling honey actually grinned at me. He let me taste his chestnut honey anyway. It stuck to my teeth in the best way.

The walk wasn’t rushed: more like following someone who knows every shortcut but still stops to chat at every doorway. We ducked into a tiny coffee shop (I’d never have found it alone), where the espresso was strong enough to jolt me back to life after all those samples. There were stories about the stones underfoot and which street used to be lined with silk merchants. Honestly, half of it blurred together because I was too busy licking salt from my fingers or trying not to drop crumbs on my shirt.

By the end, there was another sweet treat (I won’t spoil it), and a drink break tucked away just minutes from where we started. Walking back past the fountains of Aix-en-Provence Old Town, I caught myself thinking about that first calisson again. Maybe it’s silly, but sometimes you remember the smallest things most.

What’s included

Your day includes breakfast and lunch with tastings at local producers (think cheese slices handed over market counters or spoonfuls of honey) plus bottled water along the way. A friendly local guide leads you through Aix-en-Provence Old Town’s best gourmet addresses before handing you a city guide at the end so you can wander more if you like.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Where does the Aix-en-Provence food tour start?

The tour begins at the Tourist Office at the bottom of Cours Mirabeau.

Are tastings included during this food tour?

Yes, tastings such as cheese, tapenade, honey or truffles are included depending on seasonal products.

Is breakfast provided on this day trip?

Yes, breakfast is included as part of the food tour experience.

Do they accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes, tasting adaptations for meat-free, gluten-free fish or vegan diets are available on request.

How long is the walk during this food tour?

The walk covers several stops throughout Aix-en-Provence Old Town. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Does this tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included along with other tastings during the tour.

Will we visit local markets in Aix-en-Provence?

Yes, you’ll explore Provençal markets including Place Richelme known for its Wild Boar statue.