Paris: Marais Food Tour with Wine Tasting

Paris Marais Food Tour with Wine Tasting

This guided food tour takes you through the historic Marais district, one of Paris's most celebrated neighbourhoods for food lovers. Over three hours, you'll sample artisanal chocolates, macarons, regional cheeses, and expertly cured meats while exploring local shops and markets. Your expert guide shares the stories behind each delicacy and reveals where locals shop for the best ingredients.

The tour highlights include a visit to Marché des Enfants Rouges, Paris's oldest indoor market founded in 1605. Here you'll taste specialities from Aveyron, the Vendée, and the Basque Country whilst experiencing the market's authentic atmosphere. You'll also discover specialty boutiques throughout the Marais, sampling pastries, French bagels, and falafel as you stroll through this historic quarter.

Local wine merchants present carefully selected wines paired perfectly with the cheeses and other delicacies you taste. This interactive wine component teaches you about French wine culture and how flavours complement each other. Beyond the food, your guide shares insights about the district's history, the Jewish quarter, and landmarks including the Picasso Museum.

What is Included

• 3-hour guided food tour through the Marais district
• Tastings of artisanal chocolates, macarons, regional cheeses, and cured meats
• Visit to Marché des Enfants Rouges historic market
• Wine tastings with expert pairings
• Specialty food samples including pastries, bagels, and falafel
• Cultural insights and historical information from expert guide

Good to Know

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and requires comfortable walking shoes as you'll explore various locations throughout the Marais on foot. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. You'll need valid ID for wine tastings, which are only available to guests of legal drinking age, though children are welcome on the tour.

The experience is not wheelchair accessible and runs in all weather conditions. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, notify your guide in advance so they can accommodate your needs where possible. This tour connects perfectly with other Paris experiences like a Louvre skip the line tour to explore the city's cultural treasures, or a Seine river cruise for a different perspective of the capital.