La Rochelle Food Tour: Gastronomic Delights
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La Rochelle

The La Rochelle Food Tour offers an exceptional glimpse into the culinary treasures of La Rochelle and its neighboring areas.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Rochelle - Join a 3-hour Food Tour featuring 7 distinct stops that showcase the local specialties of La Rochelle. This tour provides guests with the chance to explore beyond the usual paths and enjoy food and beverages they might not typically encounter. Participants will savor a variety of local delicacies and connect with the genuine…
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What's Included
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities/Tips for guides
Meal Options
  • Aperatif
  • Seafood
  • Wine
  • Charcuterie
  • Restaurant
  • Cheese
  • Patisserie
  • Digestif
Additional Information
  • Not recommended for travellers with seafood or shellfish allergies
  • Not recommended for vegetarians
Location
Place de l'Hôtel de ville
We meet in the Place de l'Hotel de Ville, just beside the statue of Jean Guiton (can't miss it, it is the only statue in the square)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Meeida182
Oct 1, 2025
Excellent tour, great information about food and culture - We added this tour to the end of our La Rochelle walking tour as John had spaces available. We’ve never done a food tour before and will now be looking to do more! We went to places we would never have found and even though one of us doesn’t drink alcohol it was still worth the money. John was knowledgeable and has excellent relationships with the vendors, allowing you to learn so much about the food and culture. Cannot recommend this highly enough
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H4720huphilg
Sep 25, 2025
Great afternoon. - Worth every cent. Great couple of hours of food, drink, explanations and chat. John is an excellent host and is a pleasure to wander around with to the markets, restaurants, general food and wine stores.
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Big_johnny_irl
Sep 22, 2025
Flavours of Charente Maritime - A selection of delicious food and drink which is representative of the region, with explanations and context provided. We had wine, cheese and oysters and soaked up the atmosphere of a bustling French market. A lovely way to spend an afternoon in La Rochelle.
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Jbouwm749
Sep 17, 2025
Great food tour - We had such a great day. And delicious things tasted and eaten. Even the baguette was so delicious. That says it all. This is highly recommended.
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234mariem
Sep 16, 2025
A comprehensive introduction to the food and wine on offer in La Rochelle, highly recommended! - Our food tour with John was thoroughly enjoyable. We started with sampling delicious Pineau aperitif and onto the market to sample oysters, cheese and wine, finishing with a local dessert and a taste of cognac. A very comprehensive introduction to the gastronomic delights of La Rochelle, highly recommended!
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159lizabethl
Sep 7, 2025
An adventure in local tastes!! - Amazing whirlwind of food and wine as well! We tried fantastic oysters right from the vendor at tiny tables in the middle of the market, with local wine from Ile d’oberon! Also sampled the local aperitif, pineau, and stopped in to a wonderful little resto! Ands most delicious pastry as well! All in all, the tour is a great value and John is a fantastic guide! Even better when touring about the town we had so many ideas on where to go in the market and elsewhere!! Merci pour l’aventure dégustation!
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Roisforde
Sep 3, 2025
Food tour - John’s food tour is a must do for any foodie in La Rochelle. We enjoyed oysters and seafood, charcuterie, cheese, cognac, wine and sweet treats, John guiding us through the market and to lots of hidden gems around the town. Highly recommend
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W3528dapeterm
Sep 2, 2025
Rain or shine , a guided tour of La Rochelle by John McG is a sure bet. - John Mc G was an excellent guide. Interesting, enthusiastic and interactive, we could not have asked for better. My wife, Mary, and myself had the pleasure of a history and food tour with John and we really feel our money was well spent. Whether it be different perspectives on city’s past, wines, pineaux, cognacs, viennoiseries, restaurants, this guy knows his stuff. We checked out one of his stops, Les Saveurs de L’R with two of our tour mates tonight and it was divine. Parole d’honneur, this guy will not disappoint you !
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Eurowonga
Sep 2, 2025
A must for all lovers of food and drink - John is friendly and personable. He is passionate about La Rochelle and the local food and drink. It was a fantastic lunch experience spread over 3.5 hours and many locations. Seafood, charcuterie, cheeses, entrèes, pastries, aperitifs, wines and spirits. We met the creators and vendors of these treats, who were all delightful without exception. May seem a bit expensive, but really isn't considering what you get. Highly recommended
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A6542llhelenm
Aug 29, 2025
Food tour La Rochelle with John - If you’re a foodie or just love discovering hidden gems, don’t miss this tour. Worth every penny – come hungry! Definitely a highlight!
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