Paris is a city that lives and breathes food. From the scent of freshly baked baguettes drifting out of corner bakeries to the elegance of candlelit bistros, every street tells a story through flavor. Known as the culinary capital of the world, Paris has set the standard for fine dining, artisanal pastries, and wines that capture the essence of French terroir. But beyond its world-famous dishes, the city is a mosaic of local markets, hidden cafés, and neighborhood eateries where tradition and innovation meet.
Visiting Paris isn’t just about seeing the Eiffel Tower or wandering through the Louvre – it’s about tasting the city itself. And the best way to do that is on a food tour. Guided by locals who know the stories behind each bite, you’ll discover the history and culture that have shaped French cuisine. You’ll sample so many local foods from cheeses and charcuterie, indulge in flaky croissants and macarons, and sip wines perfectly paired with each dish.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, a Paris food tour offers a deeper, more delicious connection to the city. It’s not just a meal, but an unforgettable experience that lets you eat, drink, and live Paris like a true local. Here are some of our favourites:
Paris Food Tours
1. Secret Food Tours: Paris
Secret Food Tours Paris is the world’s largest food tour company, with more than 74,000 five-star reviews across 100 destinations but they were born in Paris. They now operate five different food tours are available, each uncovering a different side of the city’s gastronomy.
The Montmartre food tour captures the charm of this hilltop neighborhood, where guests follow their guide through artisanal shops and markets to sample chocolates, macarons, fresh crêpes, classic breads, cheeses, cured meats, and pastries. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories behind Montmartre’s history and end by gathering everything you’ve collected for a meal with wine at a secret stop, complete with a surprise Secret Dish. An optional upgraded drinks package adds French liqueurs and Cognac.
The Notre Dame – Heart of Paris food tour explores the historic Marais, Ile St. Louis, and the Latin Quarter, mixing landmark sightseeing with tastings of viennoiseries, macarons, regional savory pies, cheeses, breads, desserts, and wines. This walk through medieval streets and famous sites concludes at a Secret Place to enjoy your food and the Secret Dish, with an optional upgraded drinks package also available.
2. La Cuisine Paris
La Cuisine Paris is a well-known Paris cooking school that also offers a selection of guided food tours. Their popular Marais Food Tour leads you on a nighttime stroll through cobbled streets and past iconic landmarks. You can rely on the experienced guides for information on the area’s rich history. But most importantly, they will take you to their favourite French Pâtisseries and to award-winning Boulangeries, so you get the best taste of Paris. To find out more, visit La Cuisine Paris online.
3. Sight Seeker’s Delight
Sight Seeker’s Delight offers group and private tours to the city’s most famous landmarks. They also offer an aptly named Tickle your Tastebuds food tour that promises a taste of the French capitol’s renowned food scene. The guided 2.5-hour tour includes a visit to a Parisian food market in the Latin Quarter. Here, your guides will introduce you to local food artisans who will, in turn, serve you tastings of fish, charcuterie and cheese. Head online for more details on Sight Seeker’s Delight and their tours.
4. Paris A Dream
Paris a Dream offers a range of different food activities, including food tours, cooking classes, and organized dinners. The Belleville Food Tour combines historical facts, traditional fare and colourful street art in one 3-hour walking tour. The tour’s highlight is a behind-the-scenes look at how baguettes are made at a local artisanal bakery. Learn more about Paris a Dream’s food tours online.
5. Le Cheese Geek
The team behind Le Cheese Geek caters to the academically-minded cheese lovers among us. Enter Le Cheese Room for a fun lesson centered around only one subject: cheese. To become a certified cheese geek you first undergo a number of sensory cheese experiments. Then, you’ll be taught about the traditions of cheese-producing in France, before finally advancing to the cheese tasting phase. Expertly indulge in a selection of artisanal cheese, paired with a glass of wine and a side of candied peppers, jams and jellies. Find out how to earn your cheese geek certificate here.
6. Women of Paris
After moving to Paris from London, Heidi Evans soon realized that almost all city tours revolved only around the great men of history. Women’s stories, on the other hand, seemed far and wide in between. So, Heidi decided to create her own touring company, Women of Paris, that focuses on the great women who shaped Parisian history. The Sugar & Spice Tour combines sweet dessert tastings with stories of female writers who touched the Saint Germain-des-Prés district. Learn about their fascinating lives and listen to their writings as you sample from local chocolatiers, confectioneries, and patisseries. Click here for more information on all Women of Paris food and walking tours.
7. Culinary Tours of Paris
Culinary Tours of Paris keeps things simple by concentrating on the essentials. Their food tours highlight delicious yet down-to-earth French cuisine that brings people together. The Montmartre Food and Walking Tour is made of three stops, or three courses, introducing to the iconic Montmartre neighbourhood. The tour starts off with a tasting of artisanal charcuterie, followed by a choice of a classic French main, before completing the experience with a visit to a traditional Breton crêperie. Follow this link to the Culinary Tours of Paris website.
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