If you’re heading to Paris anytime soon, there are probably some incredible meals and restaurants already on your radar. After all, the City of Lights has long been known as one of the world’s epicenters for incredible food and wine. But did you know you can also find some of the best culinary tours on earth in and around Paris?
GetYourGuide, a leading platform for travel experiences around the globe, has combed the capital city for some of the very coolest activities and expeditions on offer. But we weren’t surprised to find that some of the most memorable excursions here were either focused on eating and drinking, or at the very least included copious opportunities to eat and drink–and below you’ll find some of our very favorite of the bunch. Discover your next unforgettable experience at getyourguide.com.
It doesn’t matter if you didn’t realize until this very moment that there’s a difference between macaroons and macarons, or you’re a seasoned French pastry maker, this tasty workshop has something for every baking skill level. Under chef Noémie’s tutelage you’ll choose two fillings—like chocolate or pistachio—to prepare your macarons with, then sip on tea or coffee while you enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Longtime history buffs and perpetually hungry tourists alike (and if you’re anything like us, there’s loads of overlap here) will find something to indulge in on this tour of the homes of France’s most notoriously extravagant royal couple. Touring the expansive grounds of Versailles and the queen’s private estate is both awe-inspiring and hunger-inducing, so a visit to Grand Café d'Orléans will hit just right, and when you need it the most.
This former home of the royal Garde-Meuble (the office that managed royal furnishings and jewelry) dates to the mid-18th century. Following the French Revolution, the property was converted into the headquarters for the Ministry of the Navy, which remained there until 2015. After a six-year renovation, it has reopened as a museum. Your ticket includes entry for the entire day (10:30am–7pm most days; until 9:30pm on Fridays), along with access to the property’s two stunning restaurants, Mimosa and Café Lapérouse.
If you’re going to France, chances are high that you love French cheese, wine and/or pastries—or at least you’re open to finding out what all the fuss is about. On this walking tour through Paris’ famed Montmartre district (in the 18th arrondissement), you’ll make eight stops to try fresh local cheeses, charcuterie, pastries and even chocolate, all paired with complementary wines, and all while taking in some of the area’s most famed sites, like the Place du Tertre and Moulin Rouge.
It’s time to get real: Is there any better culinary combination than chocolate and pastries? On this eight-stop tour through Saint Germain des Prés (6th arrondissement), you’ll try decadent bites from some of Paris’ most beloved chocolatiers and patisseries. This includes the historic Debauve & Gallais, the favored store that supplied the chocolate that Marie Antoinette herself enjoyed in 1779 (you may find yourself thinking “let her eat chocolate!” after your first taste), and the famed Café de Flore, where you’ll try macarons and sip coffee or tea while you learn about the history of some of France’s most revered pastries.
One of the biggest challenges to being a traveling foodie is knowing whether you’re choosing the right dining spots while you’re on the road. On this food-filled walking tour, you can rest assured you’re getting a taste of some of the very best culinary delights around town—from croissants to cheeses and more—because you’ll be guided by a local Parisian. Along the way, you’ll gain insights into the origins and histories of some of the city’s most well-known delicacies, too.