Food and drink Nîmes, France

Nimes Food Tour

5.0 (22 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Bread or brioche? — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Discovering cheeses from the South of France. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Nîmes, immerse yourself in the flavors of the South of France and the culinary traditions of Nîmes with a local gourmet.

During this visit you will discover the different faces of Nîmes, exploring part of its historic center but also a more contemporary district.

Along the way, stops at merchants will allow you to taste around ten of our local specialties: brandades, olives, tapenade, regional cheeses, ice cream and other delicacies... Come hungry, all the snacks will constitute a hearty meal. You will also spend some time in the market halls and meet the traders who bring this covered market to life, the true “belly of” Nîmes.

This is a new way to discover Nîmes in a fun and informative way!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: The Food Tour - Nîmes

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: A dozen local gastronomic specialties and a glass of wine
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

35 min

Start your exploration of the Nîmes culinary scene in this certified organic bakery. You will taste a very soft Provençal bread.

To reach our next stop we will cross the Gambetta district to discover some works of street art
Stop 2

10 min

Enter a more traditional bakery to taste the fougasse from the South of France.
Les Halles

1 h 15 min

Explore and discover the history of the Halles de Nîmes, the covered market that has supplied the city for 140 years. After a tour of the market you will sit down to enjoy a glass of wine with different local specialties.
Stop 4

25 min

Let yourself be intoxicated by the chocolate smell of this boutique and discover how Charly combines chocolate with flavors from the South of France. It will also be an opportunity to discover the works of local artists.
Stop 5

25 min

End your gastronomic exploration on a sweet and refreshing note with a delicious artisanal ice cream.
Arenes de Nimes

10 min Admission not included

We will end our visit in front of the Arena of Nîmes.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet on the square in front of the Saint-Baudile church

End point

We will finish at the foot of the Nîmes amphitheater

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is adaptable for: vegetarians, pescatarians, non-alcoholic options and pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note this when booking.
This tour is not suitable for gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan.
The glass of wine will only be offered to people over 18 years old. For those under 18, a non-alcoholic drink will be offered.