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Explore Nimes City Centre on Your Food Tour
Discover Nîmes with a local gourmet as you immerse yourself in the flavors of the South of France-a tasting walk through the Nîmes City Centre that reveals both the atmospheric historic center and a more contemporary district; along the route you’ll stop at merchants to sample around ten local specialties-brandades, olives, tapenade, regional cheeses, ice cream and other delicacies-so come hungry, since the snacks together make a hearty meal; you’ll also spend time in the lively market halls, meet the traders who bring the covered market to life, and enjoy a fun, informative new way to experience Nîmes that combines food, culture and neighborhood discovery.
About this activity in Nimes City Centre
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Taste around ten regional specialties hand-picked by a local gourmet - from brandade and tapenade to regional cheeses and artisan ice cream - that together make a hearty, snack-based meal.
- Stroll through Nîmes City Centre’s historic core and a contrasting contemporary neighborhood to see both the classic monuments and the city’s modern side.
- Visit the lively covered market halls to meet traders who bring the market to life and learn about local culinary traditions from people who know them best.
- Enjoy a fun, informative food-walk that introduces you to the flavors and culture of the region while sampling authentic Provençal products.
Important Information
- This tasting tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and families; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - come hungry.
- The experience can be adapted for vegetarians, pescatarians, pregnant guests and those who prefer non-alcoholic options; note any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
- Not suitable for strictly gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan diets; a glass of wine is offered only to guests over 18 (under-18s receive a non-alcoholic drink).
- Bottled water and gratuities are not included; public transport options serve the city centre, making arrival by tram or bus convenient.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at the main entrance of the covered market (Les Halles) in Nîmes City Centre - your guide will be standing near the market stalls with Varoom signage.
Includes
- Enjoy a guided tasting of about a dozen local gastronomic specialties in Nîmes City Centre - ideal for Food & Drink and Tours & Sightseeing bookings.
- Your experience includes alcoholic beverages and a complimentary glass of wine to sample regional flavors during the tour.
- A local guide is provided to introduce you to culinary highlights and contextualize each tasting in the history of the area.
Excludes
- Bottled water is not included - please plan accordingly while exploring the Nîmes City Centre route.
- Gratuities for guides or staff are not included in the price.
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this option family-friendly when you visit the city.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can easily reach meeting points in Nîmes.
- This tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and works well for Group-Friendly and multi-day plans in the region.
- The experience is adaptable for vegetarians, pescatarians, non-alcoholic preferences and pregnant women; if you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
- This tour is not suitable for gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan diets - please consider this before you book.
- The glass of wine will only be offered to people over 18; guests under 18 will be served a non-alcoholic drink instead.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 8 Reviews
Summary:
We had a great morning in Nîmes doing the food tour which included specialties from the areas as well as visiting interesting sites and learning some interesting facts about the history of Nimes along the way. I enjoyed it a lot!
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Summary:
We greatly enjoyed our tour with Celine learning the history of Nimes and sampling food from the region.
We tried a selection of breads and pastries, brandade de nimes, ice cream, wine, and much more.
Celine spoke very good English which we greatly appreciated. She gave us some ideas of other activities in the area as well. I highly recommend this experience.
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Celine gave us a wonderful introduction to fascinating Nimes. We tasted delicious local produce from a range of authentic shops whilst being shown the best historical and cultural sites. Our guide was knowledgeable and had excellent English.
Definitely one of the best tours I have done!
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Know more about Nimes City Centre
You will sample about a dozen local specialties from Nîmes, including brandades, olives, tapenade, regional cheeses, ice cream and other delicacies. Tastings are provided at merchants and market stalls so the snacks together make a hearty meal.
Yes. The tour is family-friendly and suitable for all physical fitness levels; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Under-18s will receive a non-alcoholic drink instead of the glass of wine offered to adults.
A glass of wine is included with the tasting for participants over 18. If you’re under 18, you’ll be offered a non-alcoholic drink instead.
The visit explores different faces of Nîmes: part of its historic center and a more contemporary district. Along the way you’ll stop at market halls and local traders who bring the covered market to life.
The tour is adaptable for vegetarians, pescatarians and non-alcoholic preferences, and is suitable for pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, you must note it when booking. The tour is not suitable for gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan diets.
The experience is a walking tasting that covers market halls, merchants and streets in the historic and contemporary districts. It’s designed to be suitable for all physical fitness levels and can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.
