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Want to get a real local taste of Paris? Step into the heart of Paris’ oldest covered market and uncover a delicious world of flavors. From savory local bites to fine wines and sweet treats, this tour brings you the very best of the Marais—one tasting at a time.

Destination

Paris, France

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, العربية, Español, Italiano, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• Cheese & Charcuterie Tasting
• Wine Tasting
• Pastry with Coffee

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at The entrance of the market at Rue Charlot - Paris to start your journey

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2. 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.

3. Taste the Market

   Stroll through the covered market and enjoy a sample of regional cheese or charcuterie. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere and local buzz.

4. Rue de Bretagne Delicacies

   Walk along this foodie-favorite street, stopping at artisan bakeries and sweet shops. Taste a pastry or handmade chocolate while your host shares insider stories.

5. Food Traditions

   Do as the locals do and embrace the way they enjoy - the authentic way. Learn the history behind this local ritual, the right way to enjoy it, and tips and tricks on how to keep it alive for the rest of your stay

6. Wrap Up with Local Tips

   Finish with personal recommendations for lunch, dinner, or further exploration in the Marais

7. 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

Bonnie🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Ali)

21 July 2025

We had a wonderful time today in the Marais district- our waistlines may never recover! My best friend and I enjoyed a delicious series of pastries with Ali who was a friendly, thoughtful and informative guide. Everything we tried was truly special in: quality , freshness , taste and unique flavor. Delicious Pastry Tour

Natacha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

14 July 2025

Ali was very accommodating with the kids. It was a challenging day as it was pouring, but we were able to get the best we could despite the unexpected weather conditions. He gave us good tips and demonstrated knowledge about the area and the history behind each building and neighborhood. We had to make it shorter as the rain was painful for the boysDiscovering the magic of rainy Paris

Clifford🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

8 July 2025

Alexia was absolutely wonderful. She made our food tour perfect. And we learned so much about the area. It was a perfect way to spend the morning learning and eating local foods. She was especially great with our 8 year old son. Expecto Petronous! Wonderful and Thoughtful

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

6 July 2025

We had the pleasure of spending time with Alexia during our stay in Paris, and she was truly fantastic. From the moment we met, she made everything feel easy and welcoming, especially as we were traveling with children. She helped us navigate local menus and order authentic French dishes we might have otherwise missed (escargot & desert & now the kiddos only order lemonade which is more like American sprite)! She was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating, always making sure the kids felt included and engaged. Whether it was finding the right place to eat, helping translate with warmth and patience, or sharing local insights along the way, Alexia was a total gem! Absolutely wonderful! Her kindness, professionalism, and local knowledge made our Paris experience even more special with a local. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a personable, family-friendly, and genuinely helpful guide in the city!Absolute Gem!

John

(About local Alexia)

3 July 2025

We had a 12 person private that Alexia adapated to our different palettes and energy. She was informative and the stops were all top notch. The perfect amount of back story, history, culture, and local vibe to each experience. We would highly recommend AlexiaIf you are in Paris...DO THIS TOUR

Alex🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alexia)

2 July 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Alexia, who is a fun and easygoing tour guide. She was very thoughtful about places she took us on an extremely hot day. We had great tasty bits all along and ended up having a picnic in the park. Highly recommend Alexia. A fun tour on a hot day

Sean, Leiane and Regan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alexia)

1 July 2025

We did a 3 hour food/tasting tour of the Saint-Germain des pres area with Alexia and enjoyed it very much! We got to see and hear about many places that we would have never discovered on our own. Alexia was very knowledgeable about the area, was an engaging speaker, and asked about our preferences to ensure we were all interested in the things that she covered during the tour. I have already recommended her to two other families who are travelling in Paris this summer, and would definitely seek her out for another tour the next time we are there.Highly Enjoyable Tour with Alexia

Mikael🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Alexia)

23 June 2025

We took the Pastery tour with lovely Alexia who skillfully guided us between hidden spots, bakeries and parks in an interesting and fun way. The challange was not the easiest, really warm weather and us already starting the day with another tour and on the day of the festival "the day of the music", that brought half of Paris to the streets, Alexia had done her homework in advance, having multiple bakery options, in case of pasteries beeing sold out and even replanning on the go for a ice cream stop in the heat by choosing the lesser known location to avoid the huge lines at the main shop. The thing that really stood out with the tour was the truely great effort and huge heart Alexia showed during the tour and doing so in a genuin way that made it feel like beeing shown around by a friend. We had a wonderful afternoon with Alexia amongst delicious pastry, magical surroundings and streets filled with music. Choose a few hours, an afternoon or a full day with Alexia showing you arround, you woun´t regret it!Fun guidance with alot of heart and effort

Jonas🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Alexia)

16 June 2025

True Marais specialist! Alexia knows the details of the Marais’ history, along with where the best spots are for pastries (gluten free or regular). Lovely to get such a unique perspective on everything from the public buildings to the parks and stunning back alleys you would otherwise miss. Knowledgable and adaptable

Juliana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

15 June 2025

Ali provided a very enjoyable food and history tour of Montmartre, Paris. All the bites were classics like quiche, macaroons, charcuterie, chocolate- but all very high quality and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by how much history was provided as we would our way up Montmartre to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica at the top where beautiful views of the city awaited.Food and History with Wonderful Guide

Rodrigo🇦🇷 Argentina

(About local Alexia)

14 June 2025

Excelente guía, muy atenta , muy recomendable Great!

Colin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alexia)

13 June 2025

Alexia was great. Cheerful, on time, a great conversationalist with a v good in depth knowledge of the area, historical, food, social history and much more. Thoroughly recommend!!!!!Relaxed and informative

Unknown

(About local Alexia)

12 June 2025

Alexia hat mich und meine Familie auf eine Food Tour durch Monmartre mitgenommen. Sie war unglaublich freundlich, hat uns tolle Ecken gezeigt und viele Tipps gegeben. Das Essen war vorrangig Süßes, hier hätte ich mir mehr herzhafte Alternativen und auf dem Weg vielleicht noch einen leckeren Wein gewünscht. Die Kinder hat es aber begeistert ;-) Vielen Dank, wir hatten durch dich einen tollen Tag!! Tolle Führung

Ellie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

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!

Mary Ann🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alexia)

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 Alexia)

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

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

28 May 2025

Chad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

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 Alexia)

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

Daniela🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Alexia)

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

Cora🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

10 May 2025

philipps

(About local Ali)

4 May 2025

Every stop on the tour was thoughtfully curated, offering a perfect blend of traditional flavors and hidden gems. From flaky croissants to decadent chocolates, each bite was a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Paris. Yet, what truly elevated this experience was our guide’s warmth, enthusiasm, and insider anecdotes that brought Montmartre’s history to life.Hidden Gems: Extraordinary Local Guide

Kristin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

19 April 2025

Alexia was great. We booked at the last minute and is was worth every penny. Be prepared to walk a lot but was fun to talk about the French and how they differ from the U.S. Thanks for all the time and attention. Great way to experience Paris

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

14 April 2025

Had a great tour with Alexia. The food was amazing and we learned a lot about the city, the culture, etc. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!Delicious food tour in Paris

Laure

(About local Alexia)

9 April 2025

Thank you so much Alexia for this FoodTour! It was a real pleasure to do the “South” foodtour, really, really gourmet 😍 The quantities are very generous and above all, it's so good! Big +1 to the Niçoise pissaladière, enjoyed over a good beer in the Canal Saint Martin district, and to the Portuguese specialties. We're really traveling around the Mediterranean! Tunisia, Lebanon, Portugal, Côte d'Azur, Italy.... I'm rediscovering this lively neighborhood full of good things Alexia's smiles and great anecdotes at our stops ☺️... I can't recommend it enough! Generous quantities! I can't recommend it enough!

Ingrid

(About local Ali)

6 April 2025

Super leuke ervaring , Ali is spontaan en vertelt alles heel leuk en duidelijk . Leuk dat je op plekken komt waar je normaal niet zou komen . Aanrader! Gezellig, leuke informatie

Leisha

(About local Alexia)

2 April 2025

Alex is a wonder and attentive food tour guide. Alex knows all the great places in Paris. She was able to tailor to our preferences. Highly recommendedTailored to our preferences

Anousone

(About local Alexia)

24 March 2025

Superb experience! My first food tour and I really don't regret it! I live in Paris and yet I was able to discover new culinary splties thanks to Alexia who shared her passion with us in a very entertaining way! I did the Strasbourg Saint Denis food tour with some friends and we loved the anecdotes about the neighborhood, the walk was pleasant and it was cool to taste different specialties from around the world!My first food tour and I really don't regret it!

Yanis

(About local Alexia)

20 February 2025

Superb experience with Alexia! Varied addresses, each better than the last, anecdotes about each place... What more could you ask for? Thanks again Alexia for a great time :)Superb experience with Alexia!

emma

(About local Alexia)

18 February 2025

Alexia took our family on an incredible food tour. She really took the time to explain the food culture and history of the Strasbourg-St.Denis neighborhood; it was wonderful and I felt like we really got to learn so much about the city. She was also incredibly kind to our small kids, and flexible with them - we all had a great time and learned a lot. She also gave us wonderful food recommendations for us to explore during the rest of our stay. It was the highlight of our trip to Paris!The highlight of our trip to Paris!

Ali

(About local Alexia)

16 February 2025

A wonderful experience in the Strasbourg Saint Denis district with Alexia and her boundless energy.A wonderful experience in the Strasbourg Saint Denis district

Christian

(About local Alexia)

13 February 2025

Top Thanks for the discovery A great gift A great gift

Tacko

(About local Alexia)

23 January 2025

Réservation pour mon partenaire et moi sur le thème Strasbourg Saint-Denis. Expérience incroyable avec la superbe Alexia qui nous a fait découvrir plusieurs cuisines du monde entier. Elle ajoute une petite touche d’histoire avec les différents stops et les lieux emblématiques environnant. Mention spéciale à la pide turc qu’on a mangé et qui était un pur délice. Encore merci pour ce joli food tour 🌸Expérience incroyable

Cédric

(About local Alexia)

21 January 2025

Such a fun and lovely tour! Alexia has plenty of anecdotes to make the tour fun and delicious 😍 Fun and lovely tour!

Nichole

(About local Ali)

5 January 2025

Ali was great. We had the perfect day. He was on time and always very responsive. He guided us through Montmarte, gave us food recommendations and engaging information. It was nice to not have to navigate myself. It’s definitely worth it to have a private guide. We will use Ali again if we return Paris!We had a great day with Ali

Christina

(About local Alexia)

5 January 2025

I recommend!!! Thank you so much to Paris Food Tour for everything! ✨Thank you so much for everything!

Diana

(About local Alexia)

27 December 2024

Great activity! Passionate, fun and dynamic guide. We eat well and learn a lot at the same time. I recommend 100% (as a couple, with friends/family)! Can't wait to take another tour 😍 Passionate, fun and dynamic guide

Huck

(About local Alexia)

18 December 2024

J’ai fait cette activité pour mon anniversaire et rien à redire expérience incroyable pour nos papilles et nos yeux ! Je recommande1 expérience incroyable pour nos papilles et nos yeux

Pierre

(About local Alexia)

18 December 2024

This must be Paris’ most generous English-speaking food tour ! Alexia took us from Belleville to the Marais with a few stops including Canal Saint-Martin. Perfect on a sunny August evening .Paris’ most generous English-speaking food tour

Manon

(About local Alexia)

14 December 2024

Great tour with great addresses that I will treasure :) thanks Alexia 😘Great addresses that I will treasure

William 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

27 November 2024

Ali was full of stories about Montmatre and we walked all over the area. Great views and fun. Fun time in the Montmartre

Amanda

(About local Ali)

7 October 2024

Ali was great and was flexible when we were a bit late with Uber troubles, and also with my 75 year old mother in law's limited mobility to set the pace for her to keep up (which is why we got a private and not group tour). The only suggestion is that I wish there were more savory stops as it was a little on the sweet heavy side.Great private tour for mobility issues

Emma🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ali)

29 September 2024

Ali was a perfect guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable and showed us lots of highlights plus some great hidden gems. This tour is a great way to easily get acquainted with some of the famous landmarks and spots in Paris.Wonderful tour and guide

Donna🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ali)

8 August 2024

I wanted to comment about Ali and the previous review. It was not mine. I had booked the tour and enjoyed every minute of it with my husband Please truly disregard previous comments, as the other group had certain other challenges through the day of heavy heat, walking and being tired Loved the variety and the commentary of the history of food Please reach out to me directly Regards DonnaPrevious review was not mine

Unknown

(About local Ali)

6 August 2024

Walk was nice However The guided spent about 10 euros per head On our group Cost was 150 euros each Total rip off Very disappointed with value Also. Had to eat outside. No sitting down All it was. Was A truffle A pace of cocholate Etc Rip off Way over priced

Garth🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Ali)

18 July 2024

Our tour with Ali was amazing. His knowledge of Paris was great for our first trip to Paris. Not only did he show us the major tourist attraction but also some hidden gems which most tourist tours and books don't highlight. Thanks Ali for sharing your time and knoweldge with us.Paris's Hidden Gems revealled

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

17 July 2024

Ali was an excellent guide who was extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhood and local cuisine. We booked his tour for our first day to help us get acclimated to the neighborhood. It was the perfect start to our Paris experience and we would definitely book with him again. Wonderful start to our trip!

Tess 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ali)

8 July 2024

Ali tooks us on an informative tour of Paris' classic landmarks, sharing lots of historic details and different views of the city. Thank you Ali!An excellent tour for french history buffs

Paula🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

8 May 2024

We had the pleasure of exploring Paris with Ali, and it was an unforgettable experience. His knowledge of the city's history, culture, and hidden gems is unparalleled. Not only was he incredibly informative, but he also made the tour fun and engaging. ( even in the rain) One thing that really stood out was his flexibility. He tailored the tour to our interests and ensured we got to see all the must-visit sites as well as some hidden treasures that we wouldn't have discovered on our own. From iconic landmarks to charming gardens, museums, and libraries, Ali provided a comprehensive overview of Paris past and present. His passion for the city was evident in every detail he shared. I highly recommend Ali as a tour guide for anyone visiting Paris You won't just see the city; you'll truly experience it in all its richness and diversity. Charming and interesting

Gwen 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ali)

21 April 2024

What an enjoyable, relaxing day exploring hidden gems with Ali!! Ali was very patient with 4 American women — took us to great spots on a well-planned route filed with lots of different experiences. He was knowledgeable but didn’t overwhelm us! Great experience! Thank you Ali. Ps something to be aware of. The local I selected transferred my tour to Ali without any communication with me. Fun exploring with Ali!