The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Paris through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Paris satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.
Destination
Paris, France
Category
Food Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Français, Italiano, Lietuvių, Español, Português
Included
Private Guide
6 Local Food & Drink Tastings
Vegetarian Options Available
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
Entrance to Attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Kickstart your stay through the city's food scene
Try classic tastings typical of the local culture
Enjoy Côte du Rhone wine & macarons
Get to know the best food local hotspots in Paris
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Avoid tourist food traps during the rest of your stay
What you can expect
With so much French food to choose from, where to begin?! Get a taste of the culinary scene of Paris on a private tour that will open your appetite to the best food and drinks the city has to offer.
Kickstart your flavorful journey in Paris with the help of a local foodie that will introduce you to typical and classic tastings beloved by the locals. Try from Côte du Rhone wine to macarons and more to get an idea of what to eat for the rest of your stay. The best way to start your Paris trip, with tasty food and a local connection!
But that's not it! On this private tour, food and city highlights are all part of the menu. Between food stops, your host will show you Rue de Rivoli, Hotel de Ville de Paris, and other remarkable spots in the area, making it the perfect Paris overview. After this private food, you're set to continue enjoying Paris like a local, with food and city recommendations.
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from local cuisine to city lifestyle. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Paris, your Paris!
Choose your local
Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Alexia
Paris Food Insider
5.023 reviews
English・Español・Français・Italiano・Português
Paul
Paul’s Perfect Paris Tours
5.05 reviews
English・Français
andrea
the passenger
4.331 reviews
English・Italiano・Français
Giedre Izabele
The Stylish Guide
4.974 reviews
English・Lietuvių
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of Hotel le Bristol - Paris to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Food Introduction
This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert
Locals’ Favorites
Kickstart your time in Paris by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like Côte du Rhone wine and macaron picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!
City Highlights
This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Paris. Check out Rue de Rivoli, Hotel de Ville de Paris and more city highlights along the way
Food Recommendations
With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Paris. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences
Special Diet or Allergies?
If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Diana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 March 2025
Iza was just a wonderful guide as she showed us around her city. We stopped at local food shops and learned the history about the croissants, cheese, macaroons and other foods we enjoyed. In addition she told us about local perfume shops and compiled a extensive list of sights and places.
Definitely book Iza as a guide. Warm, friendly and just a wonderful host. Wonderful tour
Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 January 2025
First time in Paris and Iza made us feel so welcome. She showed us the local food markets and restaurants. She was so kind, patient, and we appreciate her giving us this tour in the cold and rain. Definitely recommend, Iza ❤️. Lovely experience
Starr🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 June 2024
Andrea was very personable and informative. He asked what our preferences were and guided us to places that fit our likes. Our interaction with Andrea was easy and comfortable. He also gave us tips for other restaurants to try. Great kickstart tour through Saint Germain
Nicole🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
13 February 2024
Overall, the tour was okay. We did the Kickstart to culinary Paris. We walked for about 20 minutes down Rue de Honare which is the luxury shopping street. Interesting, yet not why we were there and I don't care so much for fashion and designer stores, which we talked about for the 20 minute walk. During this 20 minutes, there were also no food stops, just to find out the first place was closed. I would have assumed the guide would know this in advance. During the tour, we stopped at only 3 places. First was Laduree, then a pastry shop, then charcuterie. so I was also expecting more stops, not many times at one stop. I would be unlikely to use this company again based off my experience. Not exactly what I expected
Ingrid🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
4 June 2025
Amazing afternoon in Paris!
Nicole🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 June 2025
Catherine
(About local )
3 June 2025
Maxime was gracious enough to extend our time with him to be sure we did not feel rushed and could get a true feeling for the Montmartre area. He took us to a few small vignettes which I feel sure we wouldn't have found on our own. We were pleased with his candid answers to questions about his life and educational opportunities and what living in Paris is like for many.
He was personable and by the end of out hours together, we felt a genuine connection!Montmartre explored to the fullest
Ellie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 June 2025
We loved our Mountmarte tasting, walking tour for 3 reasons:
1- Alexia, what a gem! And a true local, she was knowledgeable and gave us so many experiences we would never have known on our own.
2- the tastes! Again, nothing we would have known to try as visitors, and new and different things then i’ve tried before. Great balance of sweet and savory.
3-Anecdotes and history, alongside incredible views and sights. Incredible way to experience the city!
I would not hesitate to book a tour with Alexia; the perfect way to get to know a new city! Lovely!
Renarta🇯🇵 Japan
(About local )
1 June 2025
We had teenagers and a 10 year old and we had a great time have fantastic food. Paul had great stories too. Would recommend. Great tour
Nancy
(About local )
30 May 2025
Iza was lovely, very bright and flexible. She has a kind heart and go with the flow attitude! She showed us areas of Paris and unique places we never would have enjoyed otherwise! So grateful to spend an afternoon with her, only wish it was longer!! If you love one of a kind experiences, choose Iza, you won't be disappointed 💖🙏Wonderful!!💖
Gary
(About local )
30 May 2025
While the quality of food samples shared on the tour were good the venues left much to be desired. It was awkward trying to enjoy the different foods while standing on the street. Also would have enjoyed hearing more about the details of the preparation of the different kinds of foods.Too much on the street food
Mallory
(About local )
29 May 2025
We had a great food tour and an authentic French experience with Andrea. Not only did we have great food, we got a nice overview of Paris and the neighborhood we walked through and excellent conversation during the meals. We got way more than 10 tastings and Andrea really catered to what we wanted! Highly recommend! Great food tour
Mary Ann🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
29 May 2025
Alexia was a delight as she toured us through the charming neighborhood of Montmartre. She made sure to cater the experience to our tastes and was full of stories of the different areas we walked through. She knew the best spots to stop for a little snack (an amazing pastry shop and chocolatier!) and was a huge help in asking for recommendations for the duration of our Paris trip. Alexia is a tremendously thoughtful and knowledgeable guide and we enjoyed our time with her thoroughly!A wonderful tour of Montmartre!!
Sandra🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
28 May 2025
Perfect pre-Birthday evening with Alexia - it was sooo amazing - the Café of the mosque was really a Highlights for us. Such a nice evening with sooo many Informations from Alexia - she did it soooo Great an it was sooooo funny and nice to spend the evening togehter. Don‘t miss such a nice evening ☺️☺️ a Big thank you to Alexia - she is a soooo Great an amazing!! 🫶Gorgeous evening with Alexia
Karen
(About local )
28 May 2025
Giedre was a gem. She was full of information and provided us with good samples. The tour itself was not what we were expecting. We assumed we would be sampling food in restaurants. Our first sample was in a restaurant and we did sit down and eat some cheese in the park and that was fine. Standing on a crowded street trying to eat a sample was not the most pleasant experience. I was expecting more drinks with our samples and I thought wine was included, but apparently it was not.Not the experience we were looking for
Amber
(About local )
28 May 2025
Andrea does an excellent job introducing many traditional French foods (well over the 10 listed) while taking you to quaint French bistros and providing a history of Paris. My husband, teenage daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend to others.Excellent French Overview
Joe🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 May 2025
Lorraine & Olga🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
27 May 2025
Unique and lovely private tour of the Marais with Maxime. He’s a well-read native Parisian who enjoys sharing stories and sites in the Marais that aren’t just the usual. Nice pace and enjoyable. Philosophic in the Marais
Mike and Joan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 May 2025
Paul was congenial & knowledgeable, great insights into art and the background of Montmartre. Very responsive to our questions and shaped the tour accordingly. Superb!Great tour!
Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 May 2025
My wife and I booked an afternoon tour with Anukool around Montmatre. Met Anukool and he is a very knowledgeable and friendly guy who gave us a great tour of the area and told us many things we would not have learned if we had done this on our own. He recommended some great places to visit and eat. Montmatre as a area is well worth visiting and whilst there are the obvious attractions such as Sacre Couer there also many hidden gems. Really liked Anukool and the area. I will definitely visit Montmatre again.Interesting and fun afternoon Anukool
Chad🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 May 2025
Alexia gave us exactly what we were looking for in a day of walking and tasting multiple fantastic small spots throughout Paris. She was full of recommendations and little tips to help us even after the tour was over. We highly recommend her food tour!Awesome!
Laura🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 May 2025
Alex had a wonderful itinerary planned for us. She sent me about 5 options to choose from and I picked one that ended in and around the neighborhood where we were staying. I also let her know we love food! It was great to be able to tailor our tour to our interests. She took us to a handful of sweets shops with different delicacies along with a shop for us to purchase good pate and cheese. We got a lot of history along the way and got to see a few hidden gems as well. She talked with each of us individually as we walked. She gave us suggestions for the rest of our stay...many of which we have checked off our list. We loved our tour with Alex!Grest walking tour
Michelle🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
24 May 2025
My 21 year old son and I had the best morning with Anukool. He took us to the most fabulous places to taste French delicacies each one better than the last. He was really chatty and full of knowledge of the surrounding area which was super interesting. It rant was the most fabulous morning (and we even left with doggy bags of treats)! Highly recommend
Barbara🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
23 May 2025
So three of us (adults visiting from Canada) did this tour with Anukool today. This should definitely be on your list to do while in Paris. He is very engaging, very knowledgeable. He knows the location of hidden food gems and delights in sharing them. There was lots of food, you won’t end hungry. Highly recommend this tour and any tour with him really. Awesome Tour- Don’t Miss It!
kwqskmd2qf
(About local )
23 May 2025
Expectation was to see more of the area we were in rather than staying in the same space. Paid for three food and drinks and had only two.
Enjoyed meeting and talking with Andrea but would have like to have moved away from the first area and seen more.Expectations not met
Anil🇮🇳 India
(About local )
20 May 2025
Anukool has lived in France for a long time and loves his city. He is very knowledgeable about French history and an engaging conversationalist. He can also show you many non-touristy corners and give you good tips for the time you spend on your own. We took a customized tour with him and really enjoyed being with him.Great guy!
wvnyndjgg6
(About local )
20 May 2025
Wonderful experience. Knowledgable and great choices of food. Would recommend to everyone.Walking food tour
Linda
(About local )
20 May 2025
Maxine was a great guide and communicated very well in English. We had everything from quiche ( learned the history ), chocolate & macarons, oysters ( learned about oyster farming & regions), cheese, coffee, a stop at Les Choupettes! History of area and some architecture and what a view of Paris from Sacre-Coeur ~ Thank youGreat Food & walking Tour
Russ🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 May 2025
My wife and I, plus our three boys took a 3 hour walking tour with Anukool about a week ago. He is a really good guide and and seems like an even better person. We really enjoyed talking with him about local points of interest as well as a multitude of other things he had experienced traveling around the world.Excellent guide
Melanie🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
18 May 2025
Wir hatten eine tolle Tour in Montmartre! Weil montags einige geschäfte geschlossen sind hatte Maxime käse, wein und brot bereits besorgt und dieser teil der verkostung fand in einem kleinen Park statt, sehr schön. Eine Austernverkostung gab es auch und wir kennen und schmecken jetzt die Unterschiede.!Unterhaltsame Tour mit Maxime
marcus🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
16 May 2025
Wow, très bien, what a great tour, and Iza was merveilleuse (wonderful)! We had the best time wandering Montmartre, savouring its delights and hearing about its history, its characters and its sights, particularly the out of the way ones.
Iza, our tour guide, was so flexible, changing our route as we had already seen some of the sights. And being a Parisian, she told us all the sights, restaurants, cafes and wine bars to go afterwards (and also the places not to go)!
She was easy to talk to and knowledgeable and by the end of the tour Iza was our new friend in Paris.
Would highly recommend this tour and, more importantly, Iza as a tour guide.
Wonderful Montmartre with Iza
Unknown
(About local )
15 May 2025
Maxime was a great host for our time. He not only treated us to great food and drinks, but he also gave us a lot of insight into the history of Paris and the architecture of the area. My son and I also enjoyed engaging in some philosophical conversations with him (at our instigation; Maxime was not pushy at all). It was just a great experience all around.Terrific experience
Unknown
(About local )
15 May 2025
Maxime went above and beyond to not only show us the best eating spots near us, but to tell us about the history of places we passed and recommendations for spots outside the area as well. He was extremely nice and we had a wonderful time on our tour!!Amazing Guide!!!
Daniela🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
15 May 2025
We had a lovely afternoon with Alexia visiting some well hidden gems in the neigborhood and trying some lovely food (still thinking of the delicious Marveillieux she bought for us!).
Great conversations, great knowledge about the area and the food - what more can you ask for;-)
My sister and I had a great time with AlexiaSurprising new places & nice french food
April🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 May 2025
Maxime was a fabulous tour guide! He went out of his way for us, waiting for us when we were running late and even helping us catch the metro for our next event! But most of all, he really helped us to see Paris through the eyes of a local person - and he shared some AMAZING food and drinks! We greatly enjoyed learning about the Sentier neighbourhood/Rue Montorgueil area and the lovely shops and restaurants there. Thanks so much, Maxime! We had a wonderful time!Fantastic Guide for Paris!
Luc🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
14 May 2025
Together with Anukool I had a very interesting trip! To me it was a very nice experience. Anukool has a lot of knowledge about the city and its pastries and the adresses that we went to are definitely all good!
Glad I booked the tour.Dive into the pastries of Paris
Pritsasha
(About local )
13 May 2025
Iza is friendly and knowledgeable and really wanted us to enjoy our visit to Paris. She had lots of great local information, from shops, food, cafes, stores, sites, etc and also lots of interesting historical knowledge of the local architecture, parks and stores. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Iza and our 3 hour tour flew by. Will definitely recommend Iza to any friends or family visiting. I would happily book again : )Iza is a great local guide.
Joni
(About local )
13 May 2025
We covered a lot of ground which was great for a first timer to Paris and Thomas provided a great overview of culture, architecture, food and things to do. He was also very flexible in terms of special requests for the tour although the group chose to let Thomas decide.Thomas - Tour Guide in Paris
Carol🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 May 2025
We had a great day with Maxime. He gave us much information as we walked. The food was delicious and made for a great afternoon!Great time!
Guy🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
10 May 2025
Anukool is the ideal guide-friendly,full of interesting historical facts and stories and has an excellent knowledge of general information ie politics,religion,sport and food.He can recommend restaurants,coffee shops and patisseries for the most discerning foodie.
Highly recommended Informative neighbourhood wander
David🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
10 May 2025
My wife and I had a few tours with Iza, and she went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable with the areas she picked out, and even ending the tours at excellent places to eat. If you want to walk and discover Paris the way it should be, Iza is THE guide. 10/10 would repeat when we are in Paris again.
Linda
(About local )
8 May 2025
The tour was billed as 10 tastings —we hit three. We’ve been on foodie tours all over Europe that were far more organized and tasted a lot of local foodsNot much food on this foodie tour
Lynn
(About local )
5 May 2025
Maxime is awesome! He is so knowledgeable and personable and has a wonderful sense of humor. His love for Paris and it's history is obvious. We learned much more about the Montmartre area than we could have ever learned on our own. He was patient with our questions and sensitive to our pace (2 of us are seniors). We stopped for coffee at a marvelous coffee house that he knew about. We would highly recommend Maxime. His tour was a high point of our trip to Paris.Incredible Tour Guide
Dan Andrei🇷🇴 Romania
(About local )
5 May 2025
Joan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 May 2025
Giedre Isabelle was very flexible! She met us at our hotel and gave us several options and the delivered a great experience. Beyond the tour, she provided advice on wine and sent us a huge list of Paris “must dos.” More than enough for another visit. I would definitely book with her again!Beyong a great intro
Julie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 April 2025
Livia was awesome and exceeded our expectations. She was so helpful and knowledgeable about the sites we were seeing. She helped us get inside Notre-Dame, which was very important to us. She recommended a delicious bakery and we enjoyed a treat sitting outside. It was the perfect day, thanks to Livia. Perfect Paris Day
Christa🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
30 April 2025
Interesting tastings, stories and discussions.
We enjoyed it.Highly recommended
Laura
(About local )
28 April 2025
Andrea did a great job hitting the highlights with 3 kids (ages 10, 8 and 4) in our group! It’s not easy to make all three of them happy but they all enjoyed the food they got to try!
Kunal and Shari🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 April 2025
Spending three hours with Maxime touring Montmarte has been the absolute highlight of our tour, and there have been many (on our "sampling trip" that started at Budapest, to Vienna (via Bratislava) and finally Paris). To say Maxime is knowledgeable is an understatement. What stood out was who Maxime is: a very kind, empathetic, socially conscious and extremely personable young man. He truly won us over with his genuine love of this area and his understated passion. Even though he was somewhat under the weather, he spent more than 3.5 hours walking the hills of Montmarte with with us, allowing us to take our time to stop and pause at what may have caught our eyes and at each stop would give us insight into history, social, cultural and art background. I cannot thank him enough for being such a kind person and a wonderful tour guide. My wife joins me in wishing him the very best. My goodness! Where do I/we even begin?!
Lesley🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 April 2025
Nella was a fantastic guide to the neighborhood. She steered us around the crowds and gave us a much deeper sense of this storied community. A lovely day in Montmartre!
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