Toulouse Food and History Walking Tour with a Chef in English
by Toulouse Gourmet Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€220Overview
This four-hour walking tour in Toulouse is conducted in English and led by Chef Alejandro, who prepares and plates regional dishes on site rather than using premade food. The tour covers six stops in the historic center, including Fondation Bemberg, Quai de la Daurade, Tour de Serta, Place Saint-Georges, Marché Victor Hugo, and Basilique Saint-Sernin. At each location, participants learn a historical story related to the site and taste a corresponding local dish or food item. The tour begins at Fondation Bemberg, where visitors explore a 16th-century private mansion and sample a well-known local baked good. Next, the group moves to Quai de la Daurade to hear about the 15th-century fire that reshaped Toulouse and enjoy a sweet treat from the oldest pâtisserie in town. The third stop is Tour de Serta, the oldest timber-frame house dating back to 1533. The fourth stop features a story about an 18th-century wrongful execution and includes tasting the region’s traditional Toulouse sausage as a main course. At Place Saint-Georges, the tour covers the square’s architectural changes and offers a cheese and wine pairing with local artisanal products. The fifth stop is Marché Victor Hugo, the city’s largest covered market, where participants learn about the first Christian of Toulouse and try a famous cake with a recipe over 2000 years old. The final stop is Basilique Saint-Sernin, where the aviation history of Toulouse and its role as Airbus headquarters are discussed, accompanied by a sample of the area’s typical charcuterie. The entire route involves walking with no seating provided, so comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. Alcoholic beverages, lunch, and snacks are included. The group size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants, with a minimum of two. Guests should inform the operator at least one day in advance about any food allergies or if they do not consume alcohol.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Fondation Bemberg
Visit one of the city's 200 private mansions built in the 16th century and learn about the fortunes behind them. Taste Toulouse's most recognized baked good while exploring this architectural site. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Quai De La Daurade
Learn about the 15th-century great fire that destroyed 85% of Toulouse and reshaped its architecture. While viewing the Garonne River, enjoy a sweet treat from the town's oldest pâtisserie. This stop is around 30 minutes.
30 min
Tour De Serta
Discover Toulouse's oldest timber frame house, constructed in 1533. Spend about 30 minutes at this historic building.
30 min
Unnamed Stop
Hear the story of an 18th-century wrongful execution that influenced the country's political future after the revolution. Sample a main course featuring Toulouse's signature sausage, la véritable saucisse de Toulouse. This stop lasts 30 minutes.
30 min
Place Saint-Georges
Trace the transformation of this square from a medieval rampart to an art-nouveau market, then to a brutalist concrete car park. Enjoy a tasting pairing of local artisanal cheeses and wines during the 30-minute visit.
30 min
Marche Victor Hugo Toulouse
Learn about the first Christian of Toulouse who opposed the Roman Empire. Taste the most well-known dessert of Toulouse, a cake with a recipe that dates back over 2000 years.
30 min
Saint-Sernin Basilica
Explore Toulouse’s aviation history, including why it became Europe’s aerospace hub and Airbus headquarters. Sample the region’s typical charcuterie product during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Meeting point
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 point
The tour ends at the Basilique Saint-Sernin, 5 minutes away by walk from Place du Capitol.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Toulouse Food and History Walking Tour with a Chef in English
by Toulouse Gourmet Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€220Overview
This four-hour walking tour in Toulouse is conducted in English and led by Chef Alejandro, who prepares and plates regional dishes on site rather than using premade food. The tour covers six stops in the historic center, including Fondation Bemberg, Quai de la Daurade, Tour de Serta, Place Saint-Georges, Marché Victor Hugo, and Basilique Saint-Sernin. At each location, participants learn a historical story related to the site and taste a corresponding local dish or food item. The tour begins at Fondation Bemberg, where visitors explore a 16th-century private mansion and sample a well-known local baked good. Next, the group moves to Quai de la Daurade to hear about the 15th-century fire that reshaped Toulouse and enjoy a sweet treat from the oldest pâtisserie in town. The third stop is Tour de Serta, the oldest timber-frame house dating back to 1533. The fourth stop features a story about an 18th-century wrongful execution and includes tasting the region’s traditional Toulouse sausage as a main course. At Place Saint-Georges, the tour covers the square’s architectural changes and offers a cheese and wine pairing with local artisanal products. The fifth stop is Marché Victor Hugo, the city’s largest covered market, where participants learn about the first Christian of Toulouse and try a famous cake with a recipe over 2000 years old. The final stop is Basilique Saint-Sernin, where the aviation history of Toulouse and its role as Airbus headquarters are discussed, accompanied by a sample of the area’s typical charcuterie. The entire route involves walking with no seating provided, so comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. Alcoholic beverages, lunch, and snacks are included. The group size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants, with a minimum of two. Guests should inform the operator at least one day in advance about any food allergies or if they do not consume alcohol.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Fondation Bemberg
Visit one of the city's 200 private mansions built in the 16th century and learn about the fortunes behind them. Taste Toulouse's most recognized baked good while exploring this architectural site. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Quai De La Daurade
Learn about the 15th-century great fire that destroyed 85% of Toulouse and reshaped its architecture. While viewing the Garonne River, enjoy a sweet treat from the town's oldest pâtisserie. This stop is around 30 minutes.
30 min
Tour De Serta
Discover Toulouse's oldest timber frame house, constructed in 1533. Spend about 30 minutes at this historic building.
30 min
Unnamed Stop
Hear the story of an 18th-century wrongful execution that influenced the country's political future after the revolution. Sample a main course featuring Toulouse's signature sausage, la véritable saucisse de Toulouse. This stop lasts 30 minutes.
30 min
Place Saint-Georges
Trace the transformation of this square from a medieval rampart to an art-nouveau market, then to a brutalist concrete car park. Enjoy a tasting pairing of local artisanal cheeses and wines during the 30-minute visit.
30 min
Marche Victor Hugo Toulouse
Learn about the first Christian of Toulouse who opposed the Roman Empire. Taste the most well-known dessert of Toulouse, a cake with a recipe that dates back over 2000 years.
30 min
Saint-Sernin Basilica
Explore Toulouse’s aviation history, including why it became Europe’s aerospace hub and Airbus headquarters. Sample the region’s typical charcuterie product during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Meeting point
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 point
The tour ends at the Basilique Saint-Sernin, 5 minutes away by walk from Place du Capitol.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.