Express Paris Food Tour with Wine & 4 Tastings
From$75
2 hours
Max 12 people
Paris, France
About this activity
Experience central Paris on a 2-hour guided food tour, savoring four delicious tastings and fine wine amidst iconic locations like Rue Montorgueil, Les Halles, and the Louvre.
Highlights
- Sample local specialties like praline brioche & Comté cheese
- Enjoy truffled ham croque monsieur with French wine
- Guided tasting tour through historic Parisian districts
- Stroll Rue Montorgueil, Passage du Grand-Cerf & Les Halles
- Secret sweet treat finale near the Louvre
Full description
Step into the delicious heart of Paris with this vibrant 2-hour food tour through the city’s most famous culinary neighborhoods. Guided by a local expert, you’ll explore the bustling Rue Montorgueil and historic Les Halles while sampling spectacular treats: golden praline brioche, nutty aged Comté cheese, and a decadent truffled ham croque monsieur served with a glass of fine French wine. Wander the beautiful Passage du Grand-Cerf and pass landmarks like Église Saint-Eustache. The tour wraps up with a sweet surprise near the iconic Louvre Museum, placing you right in the center of Paris to continue your adventure.
Experience the heart of Paris with a 2-hour Express food tour covering Rue Montorgueil, Les Halles, and the streets around the Louvre, an area renowned as 'the belly of Paris.' Guided by a local, sample a golden praline brioche on Rue Montorgueil, taste aged Comté cheese from a celebrated fromagerie, pass famous landmarks like Église Saint-Eustache, and enjoy a refined truffled ham croque monsieur paired with a glass of French wine at O'Chateau. The tour also visits the glass-roofed Passage du Grand-Cerf and concludes with a sweet surprise at a secret location near the Louvre Museum, leaving you perfectly located to continue exploring central Paris.
Included / Excluded
- Golden praline brioche tasting
- Aged Comté cheese sampling
- A Truffled Ham Croque Monsieur
- A Glass of Fine French Wine: Red, Rosé or White
- Secret sweet dish finale
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Itinerary
1
You will start in front of the Starbuck on rue des Petits Carreaux near the Station Sentier Line.3
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
A pedestrianised market street and former heart of Les Halles, lined with historic boulangeries, fishmongers, fromageries, and cafés. The vibrant culinary spine of your tour through central Paris !
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
A soaring 1825 glass-roofed arcade lined with artisan boutiques and design ateliers. One of Paris's tallest and most beautiful covered passages, threaded directly into your walking route.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
Pass by: A monumental Gothic-Renaissance church towering over Les Halles, where Molière was baptised and Louis XIV took his first communion. A defining landmark passed during your stroll through the district.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
Pass by: The legendary site once known as "the belly of Paris," home to the city's central food market for over 800 years. Today a modern district whose culinary heritage anchors your tour.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6
A celebrated Parisian wine bar in the heart of Les Halles, renowned for its extensive selection of French wines spanning every region and style. Where you'll savour a glass of wine paired with a refined croque monsieur.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
7
Pass by: A flamboyant Gothic church that served as the parish church of French royalty when the Louvre was their residence. A striking landmark facing the Louvre at your tour's final stop.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8
The world's most-visited museum, housed in a former royal palace dating back to the 12th century. The iconic landmark where your culinary journey concludes on rue de Rivoli.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NO
Meeting point
Start Location
21 Rue des Petits Carreaux
Important information
Know before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Group size limited to 16 travelers
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a reusable water bottle
- Double-check your meeting point and time
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Additional information
Meeting point: In front of Starbucks, 21 Rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002 Paris (guide will have an orange umbrella). End point: Louvre-Rivoli Station, 91 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris. Confirmation received at time of booking.