It is undeniable is that French cuisine is one of the best in the world, but so rich is its history of its food that to truly understand Paris you need to dig deeper. A food tour immerses you in the culture of a city, but which one is for you? Check out our guide on the best food tours to take in Paris this year and why.
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Should You Take a Food Tour in Paris?
Short answer: Absolutely!
French cuisine is one of the world’s finest (though personally, I’d put Italian at the top of the list). Fine dining and Paris go hand-in-hand. Many gastronomic words used in common parlance derive from French. Restaurant goes back to the 15th Century, deriving from the French verb’ restaurer,’ to restore oneself. The word Café, from the Arabic for vigor, Kaweh, which morphed into café via French explorers returning from the Ottoman Empire in the 17th Century. Even the word menu originates in French, meaning small, detailed.
So, If oysters, champagne, falafel, and beef bourguignon make you swoon, then you’ve found yourself in the right place. Food tours are all about immersing traveler’s into the local culture and history. On a Paris food tour, you’ll hear the history of Paris told through food, but more importantly, you’ll get a taste of Paris’s best culinary experiences.
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The Most Popular Food Tours in Paris
With our food tours of Paris, we have tried to curate a list that caters to just about every foodie. You’ll find cheese and wine tastings, curated meals, and a day trip to the Champagne region. Our most popular food tours of Paris and why are as follows:
- Ultimate Taste of Paris Food Tour in Le Marais
- Local Cheese and Wine Tour in Latin Quarter
- Chef Led Food Tour of Paris’ Montmartre District
- Paris Food Tour in Le Marais
- Private Day Trip from Paris to Champagne
1. Ultimate Taste of Paris Food Tour in Le Marais
Did you know that no other tour company includes oysters and champagne on their Paris food tours? This makes the Le Marais food an ideal choice for French foodies!
It’s best to come hungry since you’ll indulge in the delicacies of France, including oysters, cheese, falafels, and more. You’ll explore the diverse, historic Le Marais district, making four stops at some of Paris’ secret food highlights.
You also taste truly authentic champagne and some fabulous local and Bordeaux wines as you enjoy the company of your newfound foodie friends!
Highlights:
- A walking tour of Le Marais
- Normandy oysters and champagne
- French cheese and wine tasting
- Falafel street food in the Jewish Quarter
- A Tasty crepe
- A fun foodie guide
- Maximum group size of 12
Not ready to book a tour? Read more about Top Foods to Try in Paris
2. Chef Led Food Tour of Paris’ Montmartre District
Craving a genuine French culinary experience but need the connections to call in a favor? Well, with this tour, we’ve got the hookup. We’ve joined forces with Chef PJ and his team of gastronomic experts so you can join them in tasting Montmartre’s finest delicacies.
You’ll explore the famous Montmartre, a renowned culinary heaven. As you stroll along charming streets, your guide will delight you with witty stories and fascinating fun facts.
The tour allows you to indulge in a three-course feast with wine-pairing and learn about some of Paris’ most iconic sites, like the Moulin Rouge and the famous ‘I Love You’ wall.
Just as you think the night can’t get any better, you’ll follow Chef PJ on a dessert tour. Chocolate fanatics and macron lovers of the world rejoice!
Highlights:
- Three-course feast at PJ’s restaurant
- 11 food samples at 4 local food stops
- Wine pairings
- Sample traditional French sweets
- Admire Moulin Rouge
- Explore Montmartre neighborhood
- Visit the “I Love You” wall
- Stop for pastry and coffee
Not ready to book a tour? Read more about Top Foods to Try in Paris
3. Local Cheese and Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter
Eager to indulge in farm-fresh cheese expertly paired with French wine while in Paris, but finding it overwhelming to navigate busy markets and packed restaurants? That’s why we’ve enlisted the help of local guides and sommeliers, Catherine and Alex, who will take you on the ultimate culinary journey. After enjoying the lively atmosphere of Mouffetard Market, you’ll head to a quaint restaurant tucked nearby. Here, you’ll meet Alex, your chef and sommelier for the experience, who has prepared a unique French tasting experience exclusively for you and your fellow foodies.
Enjoy a collection of French farm cheeses, aromatic artisanal bread, and three hand-selected wines while Alex, your chef and sommelier, shares unique insights and top secrets for tasting wine the French way.
Highlights:
- French farm cheeses
- Artisanal bread
- Wine pairings
- Surprise dessert
- Mouffetard Market
- Latin Quarter
- Parisian-style tasting experience
- Expert, English-speaking guide
Not ready to book a tour? Read more about Top Restaurants in the Latin Quarter
4. Paris Food Tour in Le Marais
Embark on a culinary journey through the lively streets of Le Marais, where you’ll uncover the neighborhood’s celebrated food scene.
During this culinary adventure, you’ll delight in six dishes at six distinct locations, including savory crepes and sumptuous boeuf bourguignon. Yet, that’s just the beginning. Your taste buds will be treated to falafel, freshly baked baguettes, delightful pastries, and locally sourced chocolate and cheese that defy description. Naturally, no visit to Le Marais would be complete without a visit to a wine cellar to sample fine French red and white wines.
As you meander through the bustling streets between tastings, your knowledgeable guide will escort you to renowned landmarks like Musée Carnavalet, Place des Vosges, and Jardin des Rosiers-Joseph-Migneret.
This tour is perfect for those wanting to learn more about the district’s history and strong culinary scene.
Highlights:
- Explore streets of Le Marais
- Visit six dining locations
- Indulge in six unique dishes
- Sip wine in a wine cave
- Admire Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis
- Try falafel at a local spot
- Sample delectable pastries
- Food-obsessed local guide
- Maximum group size of 10
Not ready to book a tour? Read more about Le Marais
5. Private Day Trip from Paris to Champagne
If you want to escape Paris’s hectic nature and get to the countryside for the day, this tour is for you. Travel arrangements are taken care of. You’ll be whisked away by luxury transportation to France’s Campagne region.
From the Reims Cathedral and Abbey of Hautvillers to Taittinger Champagne and Épernay, you’ll sample some of France’s best champagnes. And you can drink all you like since you’re not driving yourself!
Before you get some bubbles in you, visit the Reims Cathedral in the capital city of the Champagne region. The site of dozens of coronations, the Notre Dame de Reims, has even witnessed a crowning in 1429 that Joan of Arc attended.
Then, enjoy a tour of the champagne cellars to learn more about how the wine is produced from 288 hectares of vineyards.
Stop for lunch and free time in Epernay before visiting a second vineyard. Fully fed and probably a little tipsy, head back into your private transfer, take a nap, or watch the French hills roll by as you are transported in luxury back to Paris.
This tour is the perfect day trip for anybody wanting to experience the Champagne region in style!
Highlights:
- Round-trip, private luxury transportation from Paris
- Tastings at two champagne houses
- Free time in Épernay for lunch
- A visit to the famous cathedral in Reims
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