Discover traditional dishes and desserts like artisan gelato and fried squid with a local guide and more when you book this guided culinary walking tour in Genoa. If you're a food enthusiast, then this tour is just for you! On this epic culinary adventure, you'll get to discover some of the best delicious traditional Italian dishes and delicacies like Pesto-topped pasta and fried squid from some of the best local restaurants and eateries that line the streets of Genoa's downtown district. You'll also get an expert local guide, who's a foodie that will take you to four or five local spots to delight in pastries like Focaccia with cheese, so you get the most out of your culinary experience.

The seaport city of Genoa may be known as Italy's busiest seaport and one of the Mediterranean's most important ports, but Genoa is also known for its mouth-watering traditional dishes and sweet plus savory desserts. You'll start your tasting tour by following your local guide along Downtown Genoa's narrow medieval streets to sink your teeth into classic Italian cuisine. Start with one of the most popular authentic recipes: the classic pasta and pesto dish, a traditional Italian dish that features a pine nut and fresh basil pesto sauce. Next, sink your teeth into the sweet and savory pastries like Focaccia with Stracchino cheese, a soft cheese from the small nearby village of Recco.

As a city on the sea, Genoa is also home to a wide selection of savory seafood delights like supple, fried squid and mouth-watering stockfish, which you'll get to taste the Genoese version, that's traditionally made with Taggiasca olives and pine nuts. While on your tour, you'll also get to indulge in other seaside delights, such as the local favorite: anchovies.

Continue your culinary tour devouring more delicious desserts as you visit a gourmet ice cream shop to indulge in some of the best gelato in Genoa and artisan ice creams made with innovative and traditional flavors. You'll also get a chance to enjoy the small fried pancake known as frisceu, which locals typically use as part of appetizers or entrees. Before heading back to your port, you end your tasty tour by practicing the centuries-old Italian ritual of whetting your palate with espresso coffee at the end of your meal.

With so many tasty delights to sample in a scenic environment, this epicurean excursion is a foodie's dream. Reserve your spot today and make memories as you indulge in a variety of savory and sweet dishes and desserts in Genoa!

Please Note: Venues are subject to change daily based on availability and scheduling and variety of food on offer can be seasonal.

A Taste of Marseille

Marseille's historic Old Port dates to 600 BC when it was used by the Greeks and over time has led to an influx of immigrants from many countries, including North Africa, Armenia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Russia, and more. Along with these new customs and traditions came trade and have heavily influenced Marseille's food culture.

Marseille is one of the most popular French destinations, not only because of its sunny weather but also because of its warm and friendly population who will welcome you to their culture through food. The cuisine of this region is influenced not only by Mediterranean tradition but also by the many cultures that have followed one another over time. Marseille is in fact, a crossroads of many cultures, and this educational and delicious food tour will reflect the many characteristics you will soon discover as you try dishes not only French but from all over the world as you learn about the customs of the people of Marseille.

Food is always one of the best ways to learn about a new culture and place. During this tour, you will taste some of the city's specialties selected for you by locals, walk in some of the most beautiful areas of Marseille, including Le Panier, Le Vieux Port, and Noailles, and learn some of the local historical anecdotes. Your walking tour group is kept to no more than twelve guests in total making for a very intimate and personal experience with your local, knowledgeable guide.

This walking tour will afford you possible tastings that may include typical Provence Rose paired with Tapenade. Traditionally tapenade is olive-based with capers, anchovy, and olive oil. Very popular in the South of France, this dish is commonly enjoyed as a bread spread paired with a glass of Rose. Provence, the very first wine region in France, will deliver its history in a wine glass from the area.

Homemade tuna and salmon "Rillettes", baked to preserve the delicacy and the freshness of the fish spread on toast. Panisse with Aioli sauce, disc shapes of chickpeas are served with an Aioli sauce. Now a Provencal specialty, this dish has its origins in Italy. Tuna with shrimp tartare, chopped into tiny bite-size pieces and cooked by lemon juice marinade on it, this recipe has a very refreshing quality.

As you walk around the Marseilles fish market, you will see heaps of freshly caught Sardines. Next try marinated sardines, a very delicate marinade that leaves the fish soft and velvety. Marinated in extra virgin olive oil from Provence, the oil provides wonderful, evocative flavors. Roasted cheese with pastises, camembert is one of the most famous French cheeses. Try the pastises stuffed and try dipping a crouton in it.

To round out your food experience, now it's time for oriental sweets, and crunchy and melting pastries to enjoy without admission of guilt! Discover the beautiful blue-tiled shop where you will be transported to Tunisia through Loukoums and Makeout. Be provided a delicious cup of tea as a beautiful accompaniment.

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to learn about this area of France through history and food as you walk in the footsteps of an ancient time.

Please Note: Food options can change seasonally and not all food described is available every day. The above lists are sample ideas of some of the dishes that may be offered.