Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour
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Toulouse, France
Full-day Tours hosted by Taste of Toulouse
3 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)
Up to 8 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- The tours ends with a substantial tasting of cheese, charcuterie, foie gras and bread - plus a sweet treat for dessert! No need for lunch afterwards. Vegetarians welcome.
- We'll do some tastings along the way, with some of our market purchases reserved for our large tasting at the end of the tour.
- Personalized email recap of the tour with additional recommendations
- Personalized guide for a small group of maximum 8 people
- Guests over 18 will enjoy at least 2 local wines (usually one white, one red) that are paired with the cheeses that we buy. Non-alcoholic alternatives available with advance notice.
- To reduce environmental waste, we don’t distribute plastic water bottles, so if you would like water during the tour, please bring a reusable water bottle with you.
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atMarche Victor Hugo Toulouse
We'll spend most of our time exploring inside the market, as well as a few local businesses in the square surrounding the market.
3 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- 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 market - 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.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Great market experience
Tekbora, Dec 2024
A great introduction to the market. Our guide, Teana was well informed & shared interesting & useful facts about living in France, the market, the stalls & the food. Would thoroughly recommend.
Amazing tour and guide!
Riley_A, Dec 2024
Teana was amazing! Meeting and touring was so easy and delightful. Teana created such a wonderful experience with delicious assortments of local and traditional cheeses, meats, fruits, pastries and wines. My wife and I had the best time and it was a total highlight of our trip!
A must do
alexandriabeth, Dec 2024
This tour is a must when visiting Toulouse! Teana is an absolute gem - my husband and I had so much fun learning about Toulouse and the France region, sampling local and traditional delights, and having an intimate tour really allowed us to branch out and meet some other amazing travelers! We had such a great time - this tour will always be a highlight of our trip! Thank you Teana and team for this incredible experience!
Market experience
U9314EZgarym, Dec 2024
Excellent group dynamic. Fantastic conversation with the whole group. Lots of interesting facts about Toulouse and the market.
Amazing Tour - A Must Do in Toulouse
Asemler33, Dec 2024
This is an absolutely marvelous tour in English that goes far beyond tasting delicious food. My family and I highly recommend it! It is NOT TO BE MISSED while you’re in Toulouse!
In this tour, Jessica, the founder of Taste of Toulouse, guides you through the market, sharing her expertise on selecting baguettes, cheeses, meats, fruits, desserts, and more. The experience begins with tasting a baguette and a "chocolatine" (the Toulousian term for “pain au chocolat”).
Then, you shop for the ingredients needed to create a beautiful charcuterie board. Finally, the group gathers around a table, where Jessica artfully arranges the selections, which are enjoyed together with a rosé and red wine.
One other aspect that makes the tour interesting is that Jessica is selecting most of the food as you go - only a couple of items were pre-ordered or pre-selected. This means each tour offers a unique experience, and the foods and cheeses available will vary throughout the year based on what is in season.
Throughout the experience, Jessica also shares a wealth of interesting cultural and historical information with you - everything from why the Victor Hugo market is on the ground floor of a parking garage to “Le Meillure” title hard-earned by many artisans in France.
My family and I were part of a small group of 6, which is an ideal size for the experience. We got to experience the tour with other travelers from around the world, but yet the group was still small enough that we could connect with Jessica, hear everything she was saying, and ask questions.
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