Aix-en-Provence Food Tour: Truffle, Wine & Pastry Walk

Truffle tasting in a secret passage near Cours Mirabeau

You walk through Aix-en-Provence's historic center with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four restaurants and shops to taste truffles, charcuterie, a truffle Croque Monsieur, and pastry. By the end, you've eaten a full meal without arranging reservations or navigating menus yourself. Mention any dietary restrictions when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Aix-en-Provence gourmet walking tour

• Start tour in historical city center
• Taste truffle products at local shop
• Enjoy charcuterie and cheese board
• Taste truffle Croque Monsieur
• Visit famous pastry shop for sweets

The experience

The tour starts at a truffle shop in the old town, and your guide is already pointing out jars of black diamonds, that's what locals call truffles here, before you've even tasted one. You'll sample a few products first, learning why Provence's soil and climate make these fungi so prized, then move into the next stop where a charcuterie board and glass of wine are waiting in a local bistrot near the fountains and clock tower on Cours Mirabeau. The guide talks through the meats and cheeses while you eat, dropping details about the region that make the food taste like it belongs exactly where you're sitting.

After that, you walk to a secret passage near Cours Mirabeau for the main event: a Croque Monsieur made with truffle, ham, and melted cheese. It's the kind of sandwich that tastes simple until you bite into it and realize the truffle changes everything. The whole Aix-en-Provence food tour moves at a pace that lets you actually taste and talk, not a sprint through five places in two hours. By the time you reach the final stop, a pastry shop that's been operating since 1954, you've eaten the equivalent of a full meal spread across four different locations, and you're ready for something sweet.

The guide handles the history and the logistics, so you just walk, listen, and eat. Water is included throughout, and if you're over 18, at least one alcoholic drink comes with the tour. Vegetarian options are available if you mention dietary needs when booking, and non-alcoholic alternatives work too. The whole experience assumes you can walk comfortably through the old town and handle a moderate pace. Nothing strenuous, just the kind of movement that comes with moving between restaurants.

What’s included

Your day includes water throughout the tour, an English-speaking local guide who explains each stop and its history, at least one alcoholic drink (non-alcoholic options available), and four food tastings at different restaurants and shops that together make up a full meal: truffle products, a charcuterie and cheese board with wine, a truffle Croque Monsieur, and a pastry from a historic shop. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

Options for this experience

2 options

A Full French Meal Food Tour in Aix-en-Provence by Do Eat BetterUp to 10 people · Guide in English · 10:45

Summer sunset option in Aix 2027Up to 12 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Summer sunset option in Aix 2027

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and WednesdayDeparts at 10:45

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Do Eat Better Experience

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to eat like a local without booking four separate restaurants or navigating menus in French. The walking pace is moderate and the guide handles the transitions, so you focus on tasting and learning about each dish.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): 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.

What's included in the tour?

Water, an English-speaking local guide, at least one alcoholic drink (for guests 18+), and food tastings across four stops that add up to a full meal.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Inform the operator of any dietary restrictions before booking.

What if I have a severe food allergy?

Guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is a walking tour through the old town. Moderate physical fitness is required. Contact the operator about accessibility needs.

What languages is the guide available in?

The tour is conducted in English. For other languages, contact the operator before booking.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts in the old town of Aix-en-Provence, beginning at a truffle shop.