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Unusual Tour of Old Toulon Secrets and Anecdotes

By Explore Toulon
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$57 and current price is AU$50 per adult
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Overview

Old Toulon reveals its secrets on a fascinating guided walk through its historic centre. Explore the days when Toulon was famous for its soap, plunge into maritime conflicts from the French Revolution to World War II, and discover the mysteries of the prison and the explosion of the House of Heads. This immersive tour connects you with the city’s living history and iconic characters like Vatel, while offering a unique look at the local heritage. Whether you are a tourist or a local, this experience will plunge you into the heart of Toulon in an original way.

  • Guided tour through the historic centre of Toulon
  • Discovery of significant events, from the Roman past to the conflicts of the 20th century
  • Surprising anecdotes and unknown facts about the city and its characters
  • Ideal immersive experience for the curious and locals

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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Unusual Tour of Old Toulon Secrets and Anecdotes
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French
Language options: French
Price details
AU$56.02
AU$50.42 x 1 AdultAU$50.42
Total
The previous price was AU$56.02 and current price is AU$50.42
10% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar

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

Activity itinerary

Rade de Toulon

  • 20m
Ready to discover Toulon from a surprising angle? We will begin this tour with an unusual anecdote, then we will offer you a brief introduction to today’s city and its famous military port. A quick look at its history will give you a better understanding of all the fascinating little stories and hidden secrets you will discover during the tour.

Place de la Poissonnerie

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

La Balagne

  • 20m
We stop in front of one of the largest frescoes in the city to delve into the fascinating and trying history of the convicts who worked here for more than a century, in the service of the Royal Navy, in the largest prison in France. Between daring escapes, difficult living conditions and extraordinary characters, this chapter of Toulon’s history is full of secrets to discover.

Toulon arsenal

  • 15m
We stop at the entrance to the military arsenal, a place steeped in history. This is where one of the most traumatic chapters of Toulon took place during the Second World War. But far from ending as one might expect, this storey holds a surprising twist...

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 history intimately linked to that of its port.

Les Halles de Toulon - Biltoki

  • 10m
We stop at this lively and popular square in Toulon, where remains of the Roman Empire have been discovered. This will be our Check-out Point to go back to the city's distant past. At that time, Toulon was one of only two privileged cities providing the Roman Empire with a mysterious production... and totally unknown!

Cours Lafayette

  • 15m
This tour will conclude by exploring the spectacular 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 testimony on site still commemorates this historic event.

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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