Nice : A Gourmet Odyssey in the old town
Vieux Nice, French Riviera
Activity
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Explore the Cours Saleya market and Old Nice on a private walking tour. Discover the city's history and culture through its cuisine with 5 gourmet stops and tastings.
Highlights
- Full flexibility : tastings can be adapted to the group's tastes, diets.
- Discover the architectural secrets of Baroque palaces in Old Nice
- Savor local specialties like Socca, Pissaladière, and tapenade
- Enjoy a sweet break with a mystery tasting of local ice cream
- Learn about the history and culture of Nice through its cuisine
Description
Begin your adventure amid the hustle and bustle of the Cours Saleya fruit and vegetable market, a symphony of colors and aromas. Meet your guide, passionate about history and gastronomy, and learn about Provence's flagship products and the basics of Nice cuisine. Then, delve into the living labyrinth of the 'Babazouk' (Old Nice). Your guide reveals the architectural secrets of Baroque palaces, the history of Niçois families, and the charm of shaded squares, evoking the daily life of the past. This historical exploration is punctuated by 5 gourmet stops at carefully selected shopkeepers and artisans, each embodying a tradition. Each tasting is an opportunity for a historical or sociological anecdote. Try the essential Socca and Pissaladière, freshly baked. Savor the delicacy of stuffed vegetables and zucchini flower fritters. Discover a goat cheese from the Niçois hills and a local cured meat. Taste Niçoise olives and tapenade, evoking the ancestral Mediterranean diet. Finally, enjoy a sweet break with a mystery tasting of different flavors of local ice cream.Includes
Private tour 5 gourmet stops Tastings of Socca, Pissaladière, stuffed vegetables, zucchini flower fritters, cheese & charcuterie, Niçoise olives and tapenade, local ice cream Licensed guideExcludes
Transportation to the meeting point Personal expensesImportant Information
- The tour is private and tastings can be adapted to the group's tastes, diets (vegetarian), and allergies. Access to artisans without waiting in line with tourists. The guide is a licensed lecturer on Niçois heritage and a culinary expert.