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The Best of Paris Food Tour, EXPLORE FOOD TOURS.

Name: The Best of Paris Food Tour, EXPLORE FOOD TOURS.
Brand: EXPLORE FOOD TOURS
SKU: 160673P1
Price: 140.86 USD
Rating: 4.5 (17 reviews)

Paris, France

From $140.86

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Paris is nothing if not a gastronomic hub, so foodies hoping to unpack the culinary culture of this city shouldn't miss the chance to taste the best local fare. You can do just that on this private culinary tour, where your personal guide helps you unpack French food culture and discover the basics of French gastronomy. Highlights include visiting charming Paris markets and eateries, tasting sweets and baked goods, and sipping French wines—with drinks and snacks included.

Foodies experience Parisian gastronomic culture on this guided food tour
Visit the Tour d'Argent bakery, and sample delicate Pierre Hermé macarons
Improve your palate with wine tasting, with your oenologist-guide, included
A private tour means a personalized experience

Sample Menu

Main

Duck breast or escargots

Starter

Foie Gras or the classical French onion soup

Main

Cheese platter

Camembert, Brie, Cantal, Rocamadour Goat cheese

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Lunch
Dinner

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

8 Rue de Montfaucon, 75006 Paris, France
Le Paris Paris

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Glenn_G

Francois was a great and knowledgeable guide. It turned out to be a private tour for my wife and me which was terrific. He asked us if we had likes, dislikes, and dietary restrictions/allergies a week before the tour. He showed us places we would not have found on our own, like wine and cheese in a cave-like space. And he took advantage of the Rugby World Cup by taking us to the areas with sports bars, but still had superb food. This was more than just tasting. We had a lot of food. A great experience and we’re glad we did it early in our trip.

Reviews

4.5

17 reviews

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Educational gourmet food tour

Liz_D, Apr 2024

This food tour was different than other food tours we’ve taken. It was more of a gourmet food & wine tasting. We only went to two places and sat down to eat at both locations. We had foie gras and escargot from one location along with macrons and chocolate that came from elsewhere. We had steak at the other location. Both tastings included wine or non-alcoholic option. François was incredibly knowledgeable and we learned a lot. I think the tour could be described a little better, so people know not to expect the multi-stop little tastings that most people think of as a food tour. The tour seemed a little pricey for what we got.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Liz, Thank you for your nice comment. It is true that a Saturday evening cannot be lunch time. Saint-Germain is one of the most expensive places of Paris, this is why. Happy that you enjoyed. Best, Francois

Great food!

Caroline_v, Apr 2024

The food and wine were absolutely excellent. The cheese was phenomenal and the foi gras was to die for. We enjoyed the stories by Francois and the lively conversation. Very fun evening!

A Great Afternoon Experience

Wendy_W, Mar 2024

Francois was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and an absolute delight. We learned a lot about the origin and history of French food and wine. The owner of Le Paris Paris cafe provided us with a wonderful lunch. My only regret is that a dessert wasn't added to the menu experience.

A Food Tour that Fills You Up!

Catherine_R, Dec 2023

Francoise gave my fiance and I an intimate tour in St. Germaine. He took us around where the locals would go so off the beaten path of tourists. He treated us to amazing eclaires and chocolate mouse, and taught us about the history of the area. Plus, we got to experience French cuisine essentials at a popular lunch spot and another restaurant equivalent to a Michelan Star restaurant without the 3 hour dedication. We would recommend this food tour to anyone looking for this type of experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Merci!!

Great and tasty experience.

Glenn_G, Oct 2023

Disappointing experience.

Martin_N, Aug 2023

We’ve done lots of food tours and they usually involve several groups of friends or couples so we were surprised that it was just us on the tour. Part of the fun of the tours is meeting other people and talking about the food you are trying. The food was pleasant enough but we expected 4 or 5 stops to sample ‘bites’. What we got was 3 food stops, the second of which was at a cake shop that was closing and the third was a full meal which we had not expected and could not finish. Very disappointing.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

It is difficult to block a good restaurant the evening only for a crêpe or cheese plate. The morning option was better for you. But you never replied to our questionnaire. I hope you could finish your beef in your hotel room. Normally we do not make doggy bags.

A MUST tour

Jennifer_M, May 2023

Francois was our guide and he was amazing! We had great food and wine and learned so much about the French culture

Response from Host, May 2023

Merci Jennifer!!

Best day ever

Jane_M, Apr 2023

Francois was such a knowledgeable, warm, and friendly guide. I was fortunate to be the only person on the tour and it soon felt like being shown around by a dear friend. His food choices were outstanding. Finished the tour full and satisfied. Then he made sure I got on the correct bus. One of my best Paris experiences. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Merci Jane!!

An experience not to be missed.

james_m, Oct 2022

Wonderful descriptions of food and history delicious wine tasting. Great selections of specialty food and extraordinary pastries. Funny and thoughtful discussion and answers to our questions

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Merci beaucoup

Knowledgeable and delicious

Fiona_B, Aug 2022

Francois guided us on a Sunday and manoeuvred us around the later opening hours. He was also accommodating and flexible with the tour time. His selection of foods and places were all great. My teenagers loved the sweets and pastries. We also learned about olive oil and had a fab lunch with cheesy mash, followed by the best choc mousse. We went back the next day!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you so much!

You have to do this!

Kathy_T, Jul 2022

Francois was a wonderful guide. He was informative and very knowledgeable about all kinds of things. All the places we went and the foods we tasted were incredible. This was a wonderful experience!

Amazing tour!

Amy_E, Apr 2022

What a wonderful experience! Francois was the BEST host and we had a wonderful time! The cheeses, the wine, the escargot and fois gras, and macarons were all perfection! Francois was so sweet and kind and we absolutely loved him! Highly recommend this tour!

Delicious food options

Joseph_C, Sep 2021

Our tour guide, Francois, was quite knowledgeable and shared great food history, stories and food with us.

Good guide but very expensive for what I got

E6534LMninah, Jan 2020

I booked this very last minute, and thought from the price that it would be something special. Unfortunately, I think the price was because I was the only one on the tour! The guide was nice and took me to some great places with yummy food, but it was very awkward with just the two of us, and he wasn't eating any of the food. In the end, I couldn't eat half of what was put in front of me, which was a real waste as it was all very tasty. Perhaps the price goes down the more people you book in, but I would not recommend this tour unless you have a bunch of people and you're not paying as much as I did!

Response from Host, Jan 2020

We agree that you did your reservation at midnight for the following morning. It was a bit too much for one person. The best beef stew of Paris (bœuf bourguignon), a full plate of cheese from the Bistrot d'Henri facing Castel with Gérard Mulot baguette tradition, Camembert Réo noir, Saint-Nectaire and Comté 18 months, a glass of Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, the best crepe of Paris with the best artisanal cider and two more stops: The Wine cellar of Saint-Germain-des-Prés covered market with the Saint-Marcellin cheese from the Lyon most famous cheese shop la Mère Richard and a glass of white wine from Valençay, Loire valley, the trendy place of the inventor of the 'Bistronomy' in Paris Yves Camdeborde, former Crillon and Ritz chef with a glass of red wine and scallop in Brittany butter sauce for a special pairing plus the original macaron from Persia made from rice with saffron as a final gift to finish our walk next to Notre-Dame. We do the best, we give the best even if it seems too much. We wanted you to have the excellence, not something average even for a last-minute booking during the night. This is the way we treat friends, not clients. We did. Best, Francois Lavergne

Best food tour ever

marblefamily8, Sep 2019

Francois provided an excellent adventure into the French cuisine and culture. He was very down to earth, personable and the “real deal”. His passion for the food and culture really showed. We had a very stressful travel day and were late to our tour but he worked with us and still provided us with an excellent experience. We wanted to see what the local food and people were like and he showed us this and more. I recommend this tour with Francois wholeheartedly and without reservations.