I have done the hard job and filtered the 5 best food tours in Paris for you – top-rated Paris food tours to discover our local specialties! If you are in a hurry, jump directly to the list.
For many people planning a trip to Paris, the best part is the food culture. Of course, you can find the various local specialties on your own as you wander the streets, but for the very best food experiences, I highly recommend joining one of these food tours in Paris.
By joining one of these Paris food tours, you will be guided by a local who knows where the best French food restaurants and shops are located, which can often be difficult to find on your own, particularly if you don’t speak French.
And if you feel like learning how to make some of these foods, sign up for one of the finest cooking classes Paris has to offer. Bon appétit!
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- Le Pavillon de la Reine (historical 5-star hotel in Le Marais)
- Hotel La Comtesse (mid-range hotel with Eiffel Tower view from all the rooms!)
- Hotel Ducs de Bourgogne (super central 4-star hotel near the Louvre)
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- Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket
- Eiffel Tower Summit Access Ticket
- Seine River Night Cruise
- Château de Versailles and Gardens
- Catacombs Skip-the-line tour with VIP access to restricted areas
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Paris Food Tours Overview
TOUR NAME | TYPE | DURATION | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
Food, wines, neighborhood | 3.5 hrs | ||
food, drinks, market | 2 hrs | ||
food, drinks, neighborhood | 3-3.5 hrs | ||
chocolate, pastries | 3 hrs | ||
cheese & wine | 1.5 hrs |
This list of the 5 best tours in Paris does not include wine tours. Check out my favorite wine explorations here.
5 Best Paris Food Tours
Food Tour of Le Marais
This 3.5-hour Le Marais Food & Wine Tasting Tour is a fantastic way to explore the charming neighborhood of Le Marais in central Paris. Le Marais is well-known for its private mansions, vintage shops, and secluded gardens.
During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the best eateries in Le Marais and sample local delicacies and 2 different wines – Click here for more information and prices
Paris Market Tour with Tastings
This 2-hour food market tour takes you around the Aligre Market, one of the most vibrant markets of Paris, located in the less-touristy 12th Arrondissement.
Here, you will get to try a range of delicious fresh food, chat with the local shopkeepers, and learn about the history of the market and the secrets of the food artisans.
This Paris Market Tour includes wine and soft drinks, cheese, and chocolate tastings – Click here for more information and prices
Taste of Montmartre Food Tour
Explore the city’s charming neighborhood of Montmartre during this 3-hour Montmartre Food Tasting Walking Tour. Montmartre is the bohemian neighborhood of Paris and there are many lovely cafés, cheese shops, and pastry shops.
This Paris food tour perfectly combines sightseeing with tastings. On route, you will sample French delights such as croissants, crêpes, pastries, fine cured meats, and wines, plus there’s also a secret dish! – Click here for more information and prices
Saint-Germain Chocolate & Pastries Tour
This 3-hour Paris Chocolate & Pastries Tour and tasting takes you to the best chocolate shops in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where you will get to sample some of the best chocolate in Paris, including delicacies such as the éclair, homemade macarons, and delectable truffles.
During this Paris chocolate and pastries tour, your guide will teach you a few things about French chocolate along the way, including the history of chocolate making in Paris – Click here for more information and prices
Art of Pairing Cheese & Wine in a Cheese Cellar
This cheese & wine tasting tour takes place in a traditional cheese cellar. Cheese geeks will learn about the major French cheese terroirs and how to taste cheese like experts.
Finally, it will be time for real cheese tasting: seven kinds of artisanal cheese paired with four wines.
This cheese tour is a fun and entertaining way to spend a couple of hours in the city – Click here for more information and prices
And there you have it, the best food tours in Paris to taste the best of the French terroir. Now all you need to do is decide which Paris food tour to choose, but because they are all different, I suggest doing them all!
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