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15 Food Experiences in France to Build a Day Around

31 tours  ·  from $71 a head

The 15 best food experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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

3.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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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 !

4.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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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

5.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

6.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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Paris Le Marais District Original Food and Wine Tasting Tour - Cheese, bread, meats, and French pantry flavors
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Paris Le Marais District Original Food and Wine Tasting Tour

7.Paris Le Marais District Original Food and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 880 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Walk through Paris’ Le Marais with a guide such as Kevan, Lola, Oscar, or Pierre, stopping at up to 10 shops for cheese, bread, wine, chocolate, macarons, falafel, and other specialties. The 3.5-hour route also includes the Marché des Enfants Rouges, Rue des Rosiers, Saint-Paul, and Hôtel de Ville.

“Bart was not only extremely knowledgeable, he had a phenomenal personality and almost felt like part of our family. He was very gracious, and patient and generous. The food, the wine and the locations were PERFECTLY selected, this may have been the most wonderful guided tour we’ve ever taken. MERCI Bart!!!”

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Paris Montmartre Food Tour - A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better - Meeting the guide beside the Moulin Rouge
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Paris Montmartre Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better

8.Paris Montmartre Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

This 3.5-hour English-language food walk starts at the Moulin Rouge and climbs Montmartre with a small group of up to 12. You’ll eat a full French meal at four or five stops, including boeuf bourguignon, cheese, macarons, crêpes, water, and one alcoholic drink. Guides such as Marie, Hugo, Thomas, Lola, and Nino add neighborhood stories along the way.

“Phenomenal tour with incredible sights! Zak was awesome and great to talk to. He gave us the perfect recommendations for what to do after our tour and was so knowledgeable about all of the districts inside and out. Montmarte is our favorite place to visit in the city and always try to get a tour in here for a new prospective. Zak was the best with his input and history add ins it brought the area to life of what it would’ve been hundreds of years ago, throughout the 50s-80s and how we got to today. The food was incredible and we really got a sense of the culture here.…”

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Paris Montmartre Food & Wine Tour with Eating Europe - From baguette to oysters on Rue Lepic
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Paris Montmartre Food & Wine Tour with Eating Europe

9.Paris Montmartre Food & Wine Tour with Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 718 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Walk Montmartre with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 10 people, stopping for baguette, oysters, pâté, sausage with aligot, cheese, chocolate, citrus jam, and macarons. The route ends at Sacré-Cœur, with food tastings and neighborhood stories along the way. Stops and dishes can change by season.

“Jesita showed us a wonderful time in Montmarte. Every item we tried was delicious. We were clearly stopping at establishments from some of the most highly regarded restauranteurs in their fields. I also enjoy the bits of history and cultural information Jesita sprinkled along the way between stops. And she did a great job previewing what type of food the next stops would be focused on and, importantly, which would have bathrooms. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Strasbourg Food Tour - A Taste of Tradition by Do Eat Better - Place d’Austerlitz starts with beer, bretzel, and charcuterie
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Strasbourg Food Tour – A Taste of Tradition by Do Eat Better

10.Strasbourg Food Tour – A Taste of Tradition by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Join an English-speaking local guide for a 3.5-hour walk through Strasbourg, stopping for charcuterie, beer, choucroute garnie, Alsatian cheese, and a seasonal dessert. Guides such as Loubna, Raphael, JP, Daria, and Ricardo add local stories, dining tips, and city history. Groups are capped at 12.

“If you have not experienced Alsatian food yet, this is a good way to start your culinary journey over a period of approximately 2 hours. You would have a chance to try local cheeses, sausages (over a glass or beer), a traditional dinner (of either choucroute or spatzle) over a glass of wine), traditional bread over a glass of hot chocolate or vin chaud. Our guide, Raphael, has done well to provide a bit of historical explanation as we walk the streets & famous places (ie the Notre Dame cathedral and Petit France).”

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Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better - Place Saint-Jean: wine and Rosette de Lyon
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Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

11.Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92

Walk Lyon’s Old Town and Presqu’île with an English-speaking local guide, tasting charcuterie, wine, quenelle, sweets, praluline, and chocolate at five stops. Guides such as Elisabetta, Anna, Nathalie, and Marion add food lore and city history. The small group has no more than 12 people, and the 3.5-hour route ends where it begins.

“Food, wine, walking and excellent conversation - thoroughly recommend this tour as a great introduction to Lyon and its cuisine.”

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Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine - Medieval streets, traboules, and Saint-Jean Cathedral
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Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine

12.Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Walk through Vieux Lyon and across Place Bellecour while tasting six French specialties, local wine, praline brioche, chocolates, cheese, charcuterie, a bouchon main course, and Mokxa coffee. Guides such as Nathalie, Oliver, Charlotte, Anna, and Ash add history and practical food tips. Choose a group of up to 12 or a private outing.

“Friendly and knowledgeable guide (thank you Natalie!) We learned a lot about local food and the history of Lyon Wouid highly recommend!”

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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting - Vieux Nice: food shops, side streets, and local flavor
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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting

13.Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 558 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Start at Place Massena and follow a local guide such as Lara, Marion, Laura, or Gabby through Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya. Expect about 20 tastings, including pissaladière, petits farcis, socca, sweets, cheese, olive oil, wine, and Niçoise flavors, with history and sea views along the way.

“2nd time booking this tour. Great way to see the hot spots if you are only in town for a shorter stay. Tour guides friendly and knowledgeable. more to come back and explore deeper on your own if you want”

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A Morning in Paris Food Tour: Croissants, Baguettes & Chocolate - Coffee and waffles beside the Palais Royal
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A Morning in Paris Food Tour: Croissants, Baguettes & Chocolate

14.A Morning in Paris Food Tour: Croissants, Baguettes & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Start near the Louvre with Viennese coffee and a waffle, then follow an English-speaking guide through pastry shops, chocolateries, a tea house, and cheese counters. Expect generous sweet and savory tastings, about 2.5 hours of walking, and a group capped at 10. Guides have included Jesita, Claire, Nora, Selma, Harriet, and Carole.

“Claire was the tour leader. She was very knowledgeable about Paris, France, and food of course. Each of the places we stopped at were fabulous and the more than adequate samples had me stuffed by the end of the tour. I highly recommend this excursion to everyone.”

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Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better - Finishing in Noailles, Marseille’s Food Crossroads
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Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better

15.Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Spend about 3.5 hours walking from the Vieux Port to Noailles while eating Marseille specialties at several local stops. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Laura, Inga, Yasmine, or another local host, explains the food and neighborhoods. Expect a full meal of savory and sweet tastings, water, and at least one alcoholic drink.

“Wonderful variety of different local foods along with history of the area. Guide was funny and entertaining.”

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