Experience hosted by Jérôme (Jay), Alpha & other locals
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
Ready to taste the best food in Paris? Join your foodie host for a food tour in Saint Germain and satisfy your cravings for local food, culture, and city highlights. Enjoy 10 delicious tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Paris.
Destination
Paris, France
Category
Food Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Français, English, Lietuvių, Italiano, Español, العربية, Hindi
Included
Private Guide
10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
Vegetarian Options Available
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Can be 100% customized to your food wishes
Explore a top foodie area: Saint Germain
Try classic tapenade & macaron at real local hotspots
10 local tastings
Stop to see highlights of the city along the way
It’s not just food; it’s local culture
What you can expect
Fall in love with the flavorful local cuisine on a delicious food tour in one of the top foodie places in Paris, Saint Germain! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you and spread over at least 3 different local spots. From yummy must-tries like tapenade to unique dishes typical of the city such as macaron; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.
This culinary tour in Paris is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you’ll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you’ll also discover the area and its highlights. Stop to admire the Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Place de Furstenberg, and Place de l'Odéon and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other - what can be better than that?
Want to know what this food tour has in store for you? Your local foodie has you covered! And because sharing is caring, you and your group will get to try bites of famous dishes. Each of the hosts has carefully selected the tastings you’ll enjoy during this food tour. All of them passionate about food and their city, know the best spots to get the most authentic and typical bites. Pick your host according to your interests and you’ll be a part of a unique and flavorful experience catered to your taste buds.
Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know! The foodie locals are ready to take you on the best food tour in Saint Germain. All you have to do is check out their profiles and pick your favorite local for a delicious culinary experience. This food tour can be 100% personalized to match your diet and allergies.
Choose your local
Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Jérôme (Jay)
The Comedian Adventurer
4.884 reviews
Français・English
Alpha
The Parisian Bobo
4.890 reviews
Français・English
Giedre Izabele
The Stylish Guide
4.958 reviews
English・Lietuvių
andrea
the passenger
4.325 reviews
English・Italiano・Français
Paolo
The Gourmet Art Historian
4.8140 reviews
English・Español・Français
Gelsomina
The Wandering Walker
5.0202 reviews
English・Français・Italiano
Ali
Food & monument spokesman
4.868 reviews
English・Français・العربية
Anukool
The 'Kool' Historian
4.8189 reviews
English・Hindi
Maxime
The Philosophic Bohemian
4.531 reviews
English・Français
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 3 place Saint Germain des prés. Meet in front of the church main door - 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.
Saint Germain Flavors:
On this food tour, you won’t just explore Paris, but you’ll go to an area in the city known for its food, Saint Germain. Follow your local host to this foodie paradise where 10 food and drink tastings are waiting for you!
10 Tastings:
This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!
The Classics:
A food tour in Paris would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics tapenade and macaron and taste them in their true local flavor!
Locals’ Favorites:
Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of the area picked by your local host, and hear why they love it so much!
Typical Drinks:
With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! The 10 Tastings include 2-3 specially selected drinks that complement your culinary experience. Whether it’s non-alcoholic refreshments or regional specialties, the offerings are thoughtfully curated by your local host to reflect the spirit of the destination. Drink availability may vary based on the cultural norms of each city, making each tour a unique experience.
Area Highlights:
This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover highlights in the area for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Paris. From food, drinks, must-sees, and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!
Vegetarian Alternative:
Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!
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 take that into consideration 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
June🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 December 2024
My family of 5 recently had a food tasting tour of Saint-Germain with our tour guide, Alpha. There was a slight hiccup with the meeting time so our tour started an hour late, but once it began, Alpha was a very gracious guide. She took us to many local establishments in Saint-Germain to sample classic French foods such as macarons, escargots, chocolate, cheeses, pastries and wine. We did not need to eat dinner after the tour, that's for sure. In fact, we went to places that I had on my Paris wish list (such as Le Bon Marche) so I was able to check a few off my list early. We enjoyed our tour very much, and would certainly recommend booking Alpha if you are interested in getting a taste of Paris.Food Tour of Saint-Germain
Tara
(About local )
10 December 2024
We had the best time with Gelsomina and discovering St. Germain! It is now our favorite spot in Paris and we can’t wait to go back. She was extremely knowledgeable and basically gave us a food and history tour. She was patient with questions and we felt like she was a part of our family for the day. We are heading back to Paris this summer and can’t wait to book with her again!Amazing
Shari
(About local )
25 November 2024
We had a wonderful food tour in Saint Germain with Andrea. He was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood and took us to great spots. He really tailored the tour to our family and what we were looking for. Would highly recommend. Great Tour!
Charlie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 November 2024
We had a great time with Alpha as our guide through the tastes of Paris. We also learned a lot about the area and its relationship to the food we tried. Alpha was a fun guide with great information. We got to visit and eat many iconic Paris foods. Great Food Tour
Donna🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 November 2024
Alpha was kind and knowledgeable! I have several food allergies/intolerances and Alpha helped organize a wonderful food tour for us! Alpha was an amazing guide!
Catherine
(About local )
6 November 2024
Great time exploring different types of food and wine in St Germaine des Pres area of Paris. Anukool also provided rich history of the area.Fun exploring with Anukool
Terri🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
20 October 2024
Paolo was easy going and very informative. Our tour was about getting a small taste of Paris. We were so impressed that Paolo not only took us to the expected places to taste macaroons, chocolates, wine and charcuterie but also to some other less known delights of Paris such as species, olive oils, jams and my favourite meringues topped with chocolate. On top of this we received commentary of the architecture and history of Paris. Paolo was also great in helping plan our others activities to ensure we got the best out of our day. The tour was a Father’s Day gift for my husband and he had a very memorable day, thank you so much Paolo.
Taylor🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 September 2024
We had such an amazing afternoon with Anukool. We tasted so many delicious French foods, from sweet pastries to quiche and crepes to chocolate mousse. Anukool gave us a lot of great background information and instantly felt like a friend. We had such a fun time and would definitely book another tour with Anukool the next time I'm in Paris. Wonderful food tour with the best guide!
Helen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 September 2024
Anukool was a wonderful guide. He took us to try many different types of food and fed us really well. We were so full we had to take some of the deserts back to the hotel to eat later. He was very informative and entertaining. We bought some fine chocolates to bring home. We really enjoyed the tour.Food tour
Donna🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
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 )
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
tmarino
(About local )
24 July 2024
Anukool was a great host and guide through St. Germain. He went out of his way to explain the history of the area along with highlighting the great local food. Highly recommend.Great food tour in St. Germain
Rachel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
Manjula🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 July 2024
Anukool is very knowledgeable and passionate about history, food and art. It was wonderful to experience the food and streets of Paris with him. He is also very personable.
Great private tour.
Travis🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 June 2024
Anu was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable of the areas he took us to, considering he lived there, that was easy for him. Anu gave us a lot of history as well was we walked the streets with other locals in the heart of Paris. We stopped at many eateries of all kinds. From chocolate makers to charcuteries, everything was a new flavor for us to enjoy. The stroll through gorgeous parks and buildings was a real treat too. Thank you so much for such a memorable time Anu! This was a highlight of our stay in Paris! Great way to see Paris!
jay
(About local )
13 June 2024
Paolo showed our group of 4 all around St Germain—a lovely neighborhood with lots of history and food options. He gave us an interesting historical overview, and was lots of fun on the tour! Delicious and various food choices-/from macaroons and quiche Lorraine to wine and cheese. Wonderful pepper and spice shop! Fun food experience with Paolo
Nicole🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 June 2024
Anukool was an awesome guide as he brought us around the neighborhood of St. Germain on a rainy afternoon. He introduced us to many sweets/pastries as well as savory crepes. We also sampled cheeses and meats along with wine. Throughout the tour he showed us St. Sulpice church and the Luxembourg Gardens as well, giving us history and commentary along the way. He is very pleasant, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend any tour with Anukool! Excellent Tour of St. Germsin des Pres
Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 May 2024
Andrea met us right on time inspite of the rain. We went to several places for pastries and ended up having snacks in a little neighbor place which was fun. I had the best macaron ever so how could I complain. It was a fun afternoon.Good Food Tour
D Scott🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 April 2024
Alpha was a fantastic guide for exploring food and drink in Paris. She met us at our hotel and introduced us to the 5th and 6th Arrondissements and its food. Her tasting stops were varied and of excellent quality. We were quite stuffed at the end of the tour. The tasting tour with Alpha far exceeded our expectations.Outstanding tasting tour in Paris
Eugene and Maureen
(About local )
23 April 2024
Thanks to Anukool’s enthusiasm for the city of Paris and its food culture, we started our week there with some great recommendations for what to eat and where to visit. From artisanal chocolate to escargots, he took us to so many smaller, family owned spots in Saint Germain that were not in the least “touristy” but always delicious. Since it was just the two of us, he was able to answer questions about many things in addition to food. Always patient and with a fun spirit, Anukool helped us love Paris from day one!Perfect start to our week in Paris
Demi🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 April 2024
The food tour gave three people in my party food poisoning. The only people that got ill were the people that ate the same item on the tour so we know it was the food tour. I would suggest in the future that the restaurants are screen more throughly. I picked this company because I wanted a genuine experience however it still needs to be professional and safe.Good Tour but Bad Outcome
Jonathan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 April 2024
Gelsomina was a fantastic host/guide. We had a wonderful time. So Much Fun!
Jean🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 December 2023
This was a fabulous tour. Be sure to go hungry bc you will have a lot to eat. Gelsomina was charming and knowledgeable. We mentioned we liked oysters and she even added that to our tasting. She also took us to a whiskey store I wanted to visit. Gelsomina and the tour were top notch.
GigiEat like a Parisisn
Beatrice🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
30 September 2023
Our tour with Gelsomina was wonderful. She chose the tastings carefully to show us the variety and quality of food and the history of the area around St-Germain-des-Pres. We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent with her.10 great tastings
Kristin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 September 2023
We really enjoyed our tasting tour with Paolo. He is so friendly and enthusiastic about paris food and culture. The food was delicious and we loved seeing St. Germaine. We will definitely go back to the area and we highly recommend Paolo!Excellent!
Katherine🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 September 2023
We had so much fun with Gelsomina. We enjoyed all the tastings and charming spots we visited. Gelsomina is knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information about the food and local history. Thank you Gelsomina for a wonderful afternoon that we will remember fondly!
Delightful!
Arend🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
3 September 2023
Courtney🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 August 2023
Our family had a wonderful tour with Gelsomina. Not only was she knowledgeable about all of our tastings, but she was a lovely conversationalist and we enjoyed getting to know her. Thank you, Gelsomina, for the delicious food and fun evening. We hope to see you again when we return to Paris!Food Tasting Tour
Anne
(About local )
19 July 2023
We had a perfect evening with Alpha! She took us on a magical tour with such great tastings. We highly recommand it. Thank you again Alpha ♥️Perfect evening
Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
10 July 2023
My sister, myself and our two 16 year olds had a wonderful, relaxed, friendly morning with Gelsomina. We chatted, tried a wide variety of food and walked around the St Germain area. Gelsomina was careful about checking dietary requirements and adjusted for our vegetarian. Portions were very good, don’t eat first! Our 16s both enjoyed the experience very much as did their mums. Thank you Gelsomina, this was a perfect start to our Paris break. Lovely morning
Emy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 July 2023
We just arrived the day of the tour from Canada and we were a bit tired but we really enjoyed Jay’s tour and company.
He’s very polite, knowledgeable and you can easily tell how much he loves history as much as we do.
He gave us an overview of the area and made us try all kinds of goodies.
I’d definitely used this company again and advice booking with Jay.
One word of advice, I’d add some kind of a drink to go with the food.Great tour with a great guide.
Chad🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
27 June 2023
Jay was an excellent and dynamic person who adapted the flow of conversation to our interests in the food and history. His humour gave as a very entertaining enjoyable experience.Dynamic
Melissa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 June 2023
It’s hard to find the words to describe how great our tour with Jay was. Truly exceptional! Jay is so friendly and we instantly felt comfortable with him and a connection. He’s so personable and SO knowledgeable. He did a wonderful job of connecting history and stories with our experience. And the food was delicious! I would do another tour with Jay in a heartbeat and can’t recommend him enough. Best part of Paris experience!
Jack🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
16 June 2023
Jay gave my wife and I, and our 4 friends a great tour. He was very knowledgeable about the food, history of Paris, and current political and pop culture topics relevant to Paris. He even hung around over the scheduled tour time to finish the great conversation we were having. Book Jay for a great tour and insightful conversation!Jay was great!
Kimberly🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 June 2023
Jay was really delightful - shared French history & cultural insights - we really enjoyed him.Great experience with an engaging guide
Daniel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 May 2023
Jay led an amazing food tour that was both delicious and educational. Jay is very funny and knows so much about French history which elevated the tour to another level. He even performed some last minute customization when we asked to get more wine. Delcious, fun and educational. A must do.
Marilyn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 May 2023
We were honored to spend a lovely afternoon with Andrea, walking around the St Germain area and tasting a delicious assortment of local food including various cheeses, chocolates, macaroons, wine, and crepes. Andrea was very accommodating to our personalized tastes and requests. As a bonus we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with him and his knowledge of the history of the area. Friendly and knowledgeable
Gary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 May 2023
Walking around St. Germaine de Pres with Psolo is like strolling with an old friend, except this friend knows all there is to know about food, culture, and everything Paris. Paolo is a joy to spend 3 hours with. An unforgettable experience. Paolo: What a guide should be
Jessica🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 May 2023
We are so happy we booked Alpha for our Saint Germain area food tour! Her local knowledge of the area and food staples was a great addition to our trip. We learned things we used through the rest of our stay in Paris, including additional activities and food recommendations in other areas of the city. Alpha is awesome!
Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 April 2023
Alpha is delightful! We had some good food, drinks, and conversation while we strolled through St. Germain. She is knowledgeable about the food and the local area, and treated us to some tasty bites. We had a lovely afternoon.Wonderful Food Tour with Alpha
Chrissy 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 April 2023
We had a great time on our tour with Alpha! We tasted sweet patisseries, local seafood appetizers, and ended with a meat and cheese charcuterie tray with wine. She explained cultural traditions and norms involving these tastings. We enjoyed hearing her perspective on French culture in general about all different topics as a local. She was fun and engaging. Make sure to have your walking shoes ready as you will be touring many streets of Parisian neighborhoods. Fun experience!
Charlotta🇸🇪 Sweden
(About local )
12 April 2023
Very pleasant and tasty tour with excellent guide Paolo. Despite many prior visits and even months of living in Paris as students Paolo tok us to new and very nice places. Excellent afternoon in St Germain
Borja🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 April 2023
We had an amazing walking tour with Paolo. We were very much impressed with his local Parisian knowledge complimented with his understanding of history and culture.
He took our family to a number of destinations where we were able to sit down and enjoy each moment.
We will always cherish the tour and highly recommend Paolo for whoever wants to enjoy a few hours in Paris. And he also speaks a number of languages which was a big factor for us.Exceptional Tour & Experienfe with Paolo
Mayella🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 April 2023
Anukool conducted an amazing food tasting tour for me and my friends. We walked around Saint Germain de Pres and had generous tasting portions of caramels, gallettes, quiche, eclairs and many other sweets and savories. We capped off the evening at Odeon for charcuterie, wine, and conversations on history and travels. We HIGHY recommend Anukool and feel that he is one of the best tour guides ever!Phenomenal Walking Food Tour with Anukool
Rick🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 April 2023
Gelsomina was an excellent and personable guide to explore the taste treats of Paris. We are a family group of six, three of whom are vegetarians. Gelsomina tailored our tour to meet everyone’s needs and interests. Pastries, chocolate, macarons, cheeses, charcuterie, wine—all specifically chosen to illustrate the best of Paris and nearby regions. We especially appreciated Gelsomina’s kind and personal style providing transparent insight to compare our family and country with her own. Delightful experience in every way!Tastry trek through St Germain
Christina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 April 2023
We booked the 10 Tasting Tour with Paolo and he was lovely! Very engaging, warm, and friendly. He handled my 8 year old daughter well (she has ADHD and was having an off day). He went at our pace which was important given my mom’s mobility limitations. We didn’t get 10 different tastings but what we did get was a great amount and variety, not too stuffed at the end. Great fun and the right anount of food!
ian_bowater🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
31 March 2023
More than just a food tour… the tastings are great but what makes this tour so good is Alpha’s insights into Paris lifestyle and so much more.
What better way of getting to understand the city’s culture, attitudes and background than with fine patisserie and charcuterie!
Alpha was superb. A passionate Parisian she speaks great English and has such a positive outlook. Highly recommended!How to get to understand Paris via Food
Katharine🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 March 2023
I want to say that Alpha was such a great host for our food tour for our family of 3. I messaged Alpha prior to booking and she was very quick to respond to my questions. I wanted to make sure this would be a good fit for us since we took our 8 year old along for the tour.
We got such a great taste of Paris with the food tour and Alpha felt like she was part of our family. We really did love each stop and Alpha made sure to get a few things for our daughter like a hot chocolate when we had a stop with pastries and peach juice at a stop where we had the option of wine.
This was one of the great experiences of our trip to Paris. Thanks so much for all the fun and great food along the way!Great Food Tour with Alpha
Greg🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 March 2023
Paolo led me and 3 boys 5, 8, and 18 on a wonderful tour of sweeeet and savory Paris! What a wealth of knowledge about art, food, and life in Paris! Perfect activity for noon. Bustling and fun walking through the best neighborhoods. We had a nice time sitting down in the middle of the tour and talking. And fantastic little stops at beautiful specialty shops. Let’s go again!Tour de tastebuds!
Kristi🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 March 2023
Alpha was fantastic as a guide through the streets of Paris. Very friendly and easy to be around from the moment we met her. She was able to tells us about the history of Paris along with bringing us to yummy food stops. She picked up on our likes and tailored the tour accordingly! Fantastic intro to Paris as she also gave us suggestions for other days.Perfect Intro to Paris
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