Immerse yourself in La Rochelle's local gastronomy with this 3 hour food tour

Unique local specialities
Hidden gems
French Gastronomy

Premium food tour with an expert guide, outstanding food and drinks as well as meeting the real local people behind the famous local specialities. The Discover La Rochelle Food Tour is meticulously curated to showcase the very best of La Rochelle’s food scene. Step off the crowded tourist trail, leave the beaten track behind, and do something different in La Rochelle by experiencing the secret spots that locals love.

Tour Highlights

Famous local aperitif Pineau des Charentes
Enjoy renowned local fish fresh off the boats at the seafood market
Tour of the La Rochelle 19th century markets to experience authentic La Rochelle local produce
Hidden gems of wine that are exclusive to the region
Dessert at a local patisserie
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Trip Details

Discover La Rochelle Food Tour Details

Price

€95 euros per person


Departure time

11:30am


Meeting point

Place de l’Hotel de Ville (beside the statue of Jean Guiton).


Availability

Year round, Tuesday to Saturday.


Duration

3 hours


Group size

Small groups, maximum 12 people


Included

  • All food and drink tastings
  • Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
  • Native English-speaking guide
  • Explanations of all the food and drink tastings
  • Meeting the local artisan producers

Not included

  • Any additional purchases
  • Gratuities and tips for your guide (not obligatory)

What to bring

  • Comfortable footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing

Places You Will See on Our Discover La Rochelle Food Tour

 

Plus many other interesting landmarks that La Rochelle has to offer!


This Tour is Perfect For:

Frequently Asked Questions


The tour lasts for between 2h 30m – 2h 45m, depending on the number of participants.

Our tours typically start at the Place de Verdun (in front of the St. Louis Cathedral steps). You can click this link to open the starting point in Google Maps.

Tours need to be booked in advance. They can be booked on the website up until 4 hours before the starting time. Within 4 hours you can contact us by phone call or WhatsApp to see if it is possible to join the tour.

Yes, I have had children as young as 3 months and adults as old as 92! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There are 2 sets of steps on the tour but these can be accommodated with advance warning. Some of the streets are cobblestoned but in general can be navigated by buggies/strollers or electric mobility scooters.

Both private tours and group tours are offered. Private tours are especially recommended for those who want a more personalised experience or those who are in a larger group of people.

The tours are only conducted in English, by a native English-speaking guide.

Please check the weather conditions before coming on the tour and dress appropriately. For sunny and/or warm weather light clothes are recommended along with sunglasses, a hat, and suncream. For colder/rainier days, please wear warm clothes as well as a raincoat and umbrella if necessary.

Yes, it is available but please give some advanced warnings in the booking notes so I can adequately prepare. Also, to have a more fruitful experience please consider a private tour to cater to any specific needs.

While we always hope for fine, dry weather on the tour, the tour will operate despite the weather conditions. In the rare possibility that the tour needs to be cancelled for an exceptional weather event (red vigilance absolue warning on meteofrance.fr for Charente Maritime (17) department), the customer will be provided with a full refund.

For the discovery walking tour, the maximum group size is 15 people.

Yes. If you would like to have a customised tour you can book a private tour. This allows us to focus on specific interests and we are not limited by duration.

No. No entrance fees to any of the historical monuments are included in the tour price. However, I will provide information regarding the entrance prices of any key landmarks and advise you on how best to buy the tickets.

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 7 days notice of cancellation. Customers who cancel between 7 days and 24 hours before the tour will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time of the tour will receive no refund.

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Customised La Rochelle Tour

Do you want to have a unique, bespoke experience of La Rochelle or have you already been on a tour of La Rochelle and want to see something different? Tell us what you would like to see and do in La Rochelle and we can customize a private tour just for you!