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Guided Walking Tour of Old Town Toulon : Secrets and Stories

By Explore Toulon
Free cancellation available
Price is £30 per adult
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Overview

For english-speakers. Explore the hidden gems and rich history of Old Town Toulon on this guided walking tour.

Experience surprising anecdotes and fascinating stories that reveal the secrets of this lesser-known city.
Discover the thriving soap production era before Marseille's dominance, delve into the incredible battles of the Bay of Toulon, and learn about the lives of convicts from the largest penal colony of the kingdom.
Unearth the dark past of 'Little Chicago' and understand Toulon's significant role during Roman times.
This tour offers a unique perspective on Toulon's evolution, from its ancient origins to pivotal events… like the shocking 1989 explosion.

Activity location

  • Rade de Toulon
    • Bateliers de la Cote d'Azur, Quai Cronstadt
    • 83000, Toulon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Quai Cronstadt
    • Quai Cronstadt
    • Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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Guided Walking Tour of Old Town Toulon Secrets and Stories
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
£29.70 x 1 Adult£29.70
Total
Price is £29.70
Until Sun, 5 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Rade de Toulon

  • 20m
Ready to discover Toulon from a surprising angle? We’ll start this tour with an unusual anecdote, then give you a quick introduction to the city today and its famous naval port. By taking a brief look at its history, you’ll better understand all the fascinating little stories and hidden secrets you’ll uncover during the tour.

Place de la Poissonnerie

  • 10m
Behind the name of this charming square lies one of Toulon’s most mysterious and striking stories. Discover the surprising explosion that shook this place in broad daylight back in 1989 !

La Balagne

  • 20m
We stop in front of one of the city’s largest murals to dive into the fascinating and harrowing history of the convicts who worked here for over a century, serving the Royal Navy in the largest penal labour camp in France. Between daring escapes, harsh living conditions, and extraordinary characters, this chapter of Toulon’s history is full of secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Rue des Savonnières

  • 10m
This charming, colourful square takes us back to the time when Toulon was the soap capital of France, before Marseille took over the monopoly. But behind this industry lies a secret: the decline of Toulon soap, a storey closely tied to the history of its port.

Toulon arsenal

  • 15m
We stop in front of the entrance to the military arsenal, a place steeped in history. Here unfolded one of the most traumatic chapters in Toulon during World War II. But far from ending as you might expect, this storey holds a surprising twist…

Les Halles de Toulon - Biltoki

  • 10m
We stop at this lively and popular square in Toulon, where remnants from the Roman Empire have been discovered. This will be our starting point to travel back to the city’s distant past. At that time, Toulon was one of only two privileged cities supplying the Roman Empire with a mysterious… and completely little-known production !

Cours Lafayette

  • 10m
This tour will conclude by exploring the dramatic launch of the career of one of France’s most famous figures. A man whose destiny was shaped by the Siege of Toulon in 1793. A lasting reminder on-site still commemorates this historic event today.

Location

Activity location

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    Rade de Toulon
    • Bateliers de la Cote d'Azur, Quai Cronstadt
    • 83000, Toulon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Quai Cronstadt
    • Quai Cronstadt
    • Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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