Unusual Tour of Old Toulon: Secrets and Anecdotes

Name: Unusual Tour of Old Toulon: Secrets and Anecdotes
Brand: Viator
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4.8(6)2 hoursFrenchBook 4 hours aheadToulon, France

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Old Toulon reveals its secrets on a fascinating guided walk through its historic center. 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 center 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

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What you'll do

Port de Toulon
Quai Cronstadt, Toulon, France
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.
20 min
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!
10 min
We stop in front of one of the largest frescoes in the city to delve into the fa
scinating 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.
20 min
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 story holds a surprising twist...
15 min
This charming colourful square takes us back to the time when Toulon was the soa
p 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.
10 min
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!
10 min
Cours Lafayette
Toulon, France
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.
15 min