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15 Food Tours in France, Market to Table

76 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Bakery, cheesemonger, charcuterie counter, and a table at the end of it. These 15 walk the markets and the food streets of Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower - Starting beneath the Eiffel Tower at Port de la Bourdonnais
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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

1.Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,231 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Our pick

You’ll cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais beneath Paris bridges, passing Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Orsay Museum, and the Eiffel Tower. Choose an open-air or glass-enclosed deck, follow commentary in up to 14 languages, and claim a fresh Nutella or sugar crêpe at Trocadéro. The cruise ticket remains valid for one month.

“really enjoyed this cruise beautiful scenery under all the bridges 🌉 shame needed own audio equipment we couldn't listen to it as our phones disnt have enough battery im not sure why the audio couldn't have been played from speakers on the boat. lots of room upstairs for people to sit”

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Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines - Montmartre: chocolates, crêpes, bread, and charcuterie
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Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

2.Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,754 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Spend about 3.5 hours tasting French cheeses, breads, meats, pastries, chocolates, macarons, and wine with a local guide. Choose Montmartre for crêpes and charcuterie, or Notre Dame for viennoiseries, galettes, oysters, and historic streets. Groups are limited to 12, with guides such as Matthew, Gaspard, Sally, and Aicha leading recent departures.

“Marcel was awesome. Learned so Much about food and Montmarte. We all Loved our time on this tour. It’s not always easy finding things parents and three teenagers enjoy and this tour delivered for everyone. Thank you!”

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Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting - Starting on the second floor
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Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting

3.Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,885 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Explore 18 interactive spaces at Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin with a digital guide in eight languages. Learn how wine is made, test your senses, visit vineyards around the world, then choose a glass from about 15 wines at the 35-meter-high belvedere. Allow at least three hours, and longer if you enjoy reading and trying every station.

“The overall design, interactive displays and visuals made me so excited about French wine.”

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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting - Omaha Beach and the scale of the landing
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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

4.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320

Leave central Paris at 7 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour minibus tour limited to eight people. Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, German bunkers, the Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery, then taste Normandy cider and apple juice. Guides including Bruno, Will, Augustin, and Etienne have helped make the long day personal and informative.

“Bruno was an exceptional guide touring us through Normandy explaining the complex events surrounding DDay. All the important highlights were included. Great stories and explanations. The visit to the American cemetery at Omaha Beach was moving. Truly it left a lasting memory. Ended the tour with some great cider tasting. Lots of driving, but worth it.”

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Paris: Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting - Boarding at Port de la Bourdonnais
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Paris: Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting

5.Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,697 reviews · 1 hour · from $22Best value

You’ll take a one-hour Seine cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais, choosing an open upper deck or glass-covered lower deck as Paris lights up. The route passes Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and famous bridges. A separate waffle or crêpe at Trocadéro faces the Eiffel Tower, and multilingual audio commentary is included.

“It was a lovely experience! We really waited for the right time to board the boat. It didn’t dissapoint us.”

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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour - The wine and cheese pause
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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

6.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at eight food venues for cheeses, cured meats, macarons, chocolates, pastries, wine, and other French specialties. You’ll pass the Moulin Rouge, Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, Montmartre vineyard, and Sacré-Cœur. Guides may include Julie, Marie, Oscar, Aude, or Elliott.

“Awesome food tour by Eliott on November 9th - we had a lovely time and learned so much about Montmarte - would book again!”

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Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour - Croissants and sourdough at Boulangerie Poilane
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Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour

7.Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,087 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Explore Paris’s Marais with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 10 people. Taste croissants, Moroccan crepes, macarons, Jewish specialties, French bistro fare, Syrian-French pastries, four cheeses, and two half-glasses of wine. Guides such as Dave, Juan, Toma, and Arturo are known for lively food and history commentary.

“A great way to experience many aspects of the food scene in Paris, in particular the Marais district. From fresh croissants at a small Boulangerie, to award winning chocolate and cheese to wine tasting, this tour will leave you feeling satisfied. Our guide Anne-Littaine was engaging, knowledgeable and welcoming - not just with the history of Paris and the food scene but with the vendors she took us to - hand selected for their excellence and engagement with small groups (our group totalled 5 people & a dog!) We learnt about the MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) -an award given by the President for exceptional work in their field -…”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - Meeting at Denfert-Rochereau
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

8.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Travel from Paris to two remarkable Loire Valley castles with an English-speaking guide. Explore Chambord and Chenonceau at your own pace, hear useful history on the bus, stop for lunch in Blois, and sample local wine in Chenonceau’s cellar. Expect a long but well-organized 13-hour day with about six hours on the road.

“Daniel and Goran made this day tour very special with the history of the Valley and the castles as well as humorous quips. At the end of the tour, Daniel even went around the bus to every couple or family who had questions about Paris or wanted recommendations. Highly recommend this tour and most especially Daniel and Goran as your guides. Nikolai, the driver, got us to each destination safely and on time so kudos to him too!”

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From Bordeaux: Afternoon Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & snack - The 50-minute ride into Bordeaux wine country
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From Bordeaux: Afternoon Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & snack

9.Afternoon Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,581 reviews · 4h 30m · from $112

Spend 4.5 hours with a small group of up to eight, traveling from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion by air-conditioned minivan. Walk the medieval village, visit a Grand Cru Classé château, taste three to four wines, and share bread, cheese, cured meat, and dark chocolate with guides such as Nina, Dorian, Theo, and Marion.

“Theo was our tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable and passionate about Bordeaux history, the wine culture and all the hidden gems of this beautiful place. The van we took from Bordeaux to Saint Emilion was very comfy and spacious. We recommend this tour 100%, totally worth it. Thank you Theo for teaching us so many interesting things about your gorgeous hometown”

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Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux - Meeting in Bordeaux at 2 p.m.
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Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

10.Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,415 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Choose Médoc for two château visits and about five wines, or Saint-Émilion for a Grand Cru Classé tasting plus a guided village visit. You will ride in an air-conditioned minivan with up to eight people, learn about Bordeaux wine, and enjoy French cheese, bread, cured meats, and chocolate.

“The tour guide was funny and knowledgeable. I learnt so much about the planting, growing, pruning and wine processes. He taught us about the left and right bank, local history and culture.”

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NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice ! - Farçis Niçois and the vegetable side of local cooking
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NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

11.NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Meet your English-speaking guide at Lou Balico for a generous tasting tour of Nice. Try pan bagnat, socca, farçis Niçois, pissaladière, macarons, olive specialties, cheese, and Italian gelato. Guides such as Sara, Leo, Heloise, and Mathilde add local history and practical food tips. Water is included, other drinks cost extra.

“We had a fantastic time with our tour guide, Leo! He was fun and informative. Highly recommend! Thoroughly enjoyed”

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Saint-Émilion: Grand Cru Classé Winery Visit and Tasting - Château Tour Baladoz: limestone, cellar, and tradition
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Saint-Émilion: Grand Cru Classé Winery Visit and Tasting

12.Grand Cru Classé Winery Visit and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,118 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

Visit Château Tour Baladoz and La Croizille near Saint-Émilion for a one-hour guided look at traditional and modern winemaking. Guides such as Sara, Thomas, Isabella, and Quentin explain the cellars, grapes, aging, and tasting methods before pouring three Bordeaux wines, including Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

“We had a really great time and was very interesting with great veiws of the vineyard”

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Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux - Inside a Saint-Émilion grand cru château
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Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

13.Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,034 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Join an English-speaking guide such as Guy, Luigi, Maud, or Dulce for a four-hour trip from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion. Ride in an eight-seat minivan, visit a grand cru château, taste red wines, tour the village, and enjoy about 45 minutes of free time. Bring good shoes and eat before you go.

“Lovely day. Great, knowledgeable guide. Delicious wine. More time in town and a bit more wine would have been nice.”

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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Food Shopping for a Bespoke Picnic
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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

14.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide. Shop for a picnic of French cheese, bread, cured meats, pastries, macarons, chocolate, crêpes, wine, and a secret dish while learning about the 18th arrondissement. Guides such as Matthieu, Rita, and Baptiste bring different local stories and personalities.

“Mattheiu was awesome! He is a local who grew up in the area and was able to share the history and his pride exuded as we walked through the village. The cheeses and bread were incredible!”

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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More - Medieval houses, tea, archives, and the Jewish Quarter
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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

15.Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Walk through Le Marais with a guide such as Gabriel, Olivia, Etienne, or Pinky, tasting croissants, bread, cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafel, macarons, chocolate, and a secret dish. The 3.5-hour tour mixes food with Jewish Quarter history, medieval streets, and the Marché Enfants Rouge.

“Louis was an exceptional guide not only for his food knowledge but for his historical knowledge of Paris. The tour was paced well for all levels of walker. I would recommend him and thus your for anyone wishes to learn about Paris foods.”

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