Paris is the city most foreigners eat in wrong. 20 bookable food tours below — plus the neighbourhoods and dishes the city is built around.
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The guide
Paris is the city most foreigners eat in wrong. The tourist version (long lunch at a brasserie with a menu in five languages) exists for a reason: people pay for it. It also has very little to do with how Parisians actually eat now. The real city runs on neighborhood bistros owned by their chefs, on natural-wine bars with chalkboard menus that change daily, and on the bakery on the corner that the same families have been visiting for forty years. The current generation of chefs, many of them women and many of them not French, turned the city's food culture upside-down in the last decade. The result is better eating than at any point since the Bocuse era.
Where to focus
Four neighbourhoods to anchor a few days of eating
11ème (Oberkampf / Bastille)
The neobistro corridor. Septime, Clamato, and the dozen places they trained, plus more wine bars than you can fit in a week. Reservations a week ahead, sometimes more.
Le Marais
Falafel and rugelach in the old Jewish quarter; canelés and pastries in the boutiques. Eat standing or sit at L'As du Fallafel and accept the line.
Belleville
The best Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tunisian food in Paris, plus the cheapest. Less polished than the 13ème's Chinatown, more interesting.
Saint-Germain
Old-Paris brasseries and bakeries that have nothing to prove. Poilâne, Pierre Hermé, café tables that have outlasted three presidents.
What to eat
The dishes the city is known for
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Baguette tradition
· A specific legally-defined loaf, not the supermarket baguette. The winner of the annual Grand Prix de la Baguette is genuinely worth the trip. - 02
Croissant au beurre
· Made with butter, not margarine. The good ones shatter; the bad ones bend. Worth the difference. - 03
Steak frites
· Bistro classic. Done well at unfashionable places; done badly at fashionable ones. - 04
Confit de canard
· Duck legs slow-cooked in their own fat. The Parisian winter food par excellence. - 05
Galette
· Buckwheat crêpe with savory fillings, eaten with hard cider. Crêperies in Montparnasse do it right. - 06
Pâtisserie
· The French pastry vocabulary is its own field. Skip the chains; visit one boutique pâtissier per day.
Practical notes
Meal timing, tipping, payment
Lunch service is 12:00–14:30, dinner 19:30–22:30; in between, kitchens close. Reservations strongly recommended for anywhere with a known chef. Service is included in the bill (the line that says 'service compris'); leaving a few euros for genuinely good service is appreciated but not required. Bakeries open early, often closed Mondays.
All 20 food tours
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French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR
Join us for this two-hour tantalising taste experience as you taste your way through six French cheeses, expertly accompanied by One champagne, five French wines from some of the most famous wine regions in the world!
2h - 02
Wine Tasting In Paris
WINE TASTING IN PARIS has been elected best Tour in Europe in 2024 (category Culinary Tours and Experiences) The owner and guide, Thierry is a French certified sommelier and official wine instructor for Burgundy wines an
2h - 03
Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons
Master the art of making one of France’s most delicate pastries on this 3-hour macaron-making class in Paris. With step-by-step guidance from a helpful instructor, choose from a range of vibrant colors and create your el
3h from $129 - 04
Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option
Discover traditional French cuisine and prepare your own 3-course lunch on this 4.5- or 6-hour cooking class in Paris. Begin with a visit to a food market in Paris’ Latin Quarter (6-hour class only) and select your ingre
6h from $199 - 05
Paris Latin Quarter Food Tour – Full French Meal by Do Eat Better
Do Eat Better Experience Paris Food Tour is a walking tour around the old town. You will be guided by a Local Expert who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relev
3.5h - 06
Paris Montmartre Guided Food Tour: A Full Meal by Do Eat Better
Fantastic Parisian cuisine isn't only about careful preparation and the best ingredients, but embracing the gastronomic culture of the City of Light. Join your guide on this culinary walking tour perfect for foodies in P
3.5h - 07
Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris
In the warm atmosphere of my crêperie closed for the occasion, I would share my passion. I'll reveal secrets of a pancake chef and offer you a little personalized gift Come live an unforgettable moment. You will love
3h from $88 - 08
Paris Pastry Tour - Croissants, Macarons & Iconic French Desserts
Embark on a journey through Paris' fantastic and fascinating pastry scene. This tour takes you away from the well-known and crowded parts of the city and instead visit a bakery, tea salon, crêperie, bean-to-bar chocolate
2.5h from $79 - 09
Paris: Le Marais Private Guided Food Tour with 10 French Tastings
On our Secret Food Tour: Le Marais Paris, you'll enjoy a variety of classic French street foods starting with a viennoiserie/croissants, and collecting breads, then go and seat to enjoy a classic croque-monsieur in the v
3.5h from $234 - 10
Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour
If there’s one neighborhood that tells the full story of French food, it’s Paris’ picturesque Le Marais. Uncover some traditional gems, meet the owners of family-run restaurants and discover the stories behind every clas
3h - 11
Paris Le Marais Food and Wine Tour with Eating Europe
Live like a Parisian for a day and embark on a journey through Le Marais, one of the trendiest and most dynamic neighborhoods in the City of Light. Taste the cultural and culinary diversity of this historic neighbourhood
3h - 12
Eating Paris: Morning Food Tour with French Pastries & Chocolate
Discover what many consider the best croissant in Paris on our exclusive breakfast tour through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Inspired by Chef Joshua Weissman‘s culinary adventure, this tour explores the historic
2.5h - 13
Paris Wine and Cheese Pairing Small-Group Experience
WINE TASTING IN PARIS has been elected best Tour in Europe in 2024 (category Culinary Tours and Experiences) The owner and guide, Thierry is a French certified sommelier and official wine instructor for Burgundy wines an
1.5h from $62 - 14
Eating Paris: Montmartre Food Walking Tour with French Wine
Experience the culturally rich and iconically beautiful neighborhood of Montmartre. Ascend to the city’s most beautiful viewpoint for breathtaking views of Paris (including the Eiffel Tower!). Along the way, savor the cr
3h - 15
Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits
Experience the ultimate Champagne day trip from Paris. A perfect mix of elegance, culture and unforgettable tastings. Your day begins with a relaxed journey from Paris, including a complimentary French breakfast while y
12h - 16
The Pastries & Tragedies tour of Montmartre
Welcome to a journey through the hauntingly beautiful streets of Montmartre, where tragedy and sweetness intertwine to create a rich tapestry of history. In this captivating 2-hour tour, we invite you to explore the dark
2h from $55 - 17
Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris
What ever your level of appreciation for Champagne we will adapt the tour make it special for you. I am the owner operator, an expert in Champagne, WSET level 3 in progress, and native English speaker. Never scripted, al
10h from $379 - 18
Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef
Our activity offers a unique flavour that blends the richness of tradition with the excitement of hands-on learning. Much like the layers of a croissant, our experience unfolds with depth and complexity, inviting partici
3h from $109 - 19
French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery
Unlike standard cooking classes, this experience takes place inside a real Parisian bakery, not a classroom. With only eight participants, you’ll enjoy direct, hands-on guidance from a professional French baker who sha
1.5h from $95 - 20
Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger
- Be guided by a passionate local Expert in Montmartre. - Taste a selection of French cheeses, each with its own unique flavor - Sip French wines carefully selected to perfectly pair with the cheeses - Discover the
2h
Frequently asked
- How much do food tours in Paris cost?
- Roughly $55–$379 per person, with the median around $109.
- When should I book?
- One to two weeks ahead in peak season; same-day is sometimes possible off-peak but limits choice.