Paris Le Marais District Original Food and Wine Tasting Tour
Description
Le Marais is that rare neighborhood where a Jewish grandmother, a drag queen, and a natural wine sommelier might share a sidewalk. And maybe even a falafel. This is where buttery croissants meet silky cheeses, where Middle Eastern street food rubs elbows with high-end charcuterie, and where the pastries are so good you'll start looking at real estate in the neighborhood. Come hungry, come curious, and prepare to taste Paris’ diversity at its peak. Book your spot now and explore the most delicious corner of Paris with a local guide. Limited spaces available.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a deep dive in the heart of le Marais district with a group of maximum 10 persons. Get introduced to French and other countries tasty specialties thanks to your knowledgeable guide. While on this tour, you will stop by 8 to 10 stops of some of Paris most fantastic shops! While discovering this amazing area you will try wines, cheeses, delicacies like Organic Tapenade, Cured Meat, Baguettes, Jams and other great traditional french delicacy. This tour will also be the opportunity to taste chocolate and Macarons from renown chocolatiers. From the oldest market in Paris 1605 to St Paul's church this unique route will make your taste buds scream !
Discover Paris' oldest covered market through a guided tasting tour of global street food, local specialties, and rich history at the Marché des Enfants Rouges.
Stroll through the historic Rue des Rosiers in the Marais, taste iconic Jewish and Middle Eastern street food like falafel and pastrami, and explore the rich cultural heritage of one of Paris’ most vibrant neighborhoods.
Pass by the majestic Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis, admire its grand Baroque façade, and hear the fascinating stories behind this historic 17th-century church as you explore the Marais.
End up close by the impressive Hôtel de Ville de Paris, admire its grand Renaissance architecture, and hear about its role as the city's town hall and a key site in Parisian history.
Once the tour is over, you can go strolling through the nearby elegant Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris, admire its perfectly symmetrical architecture, and learn about stories of royals, writers, and revolutionaries who once lived there.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Comfortable shoes and a raincoat are recommended
Reviews(892)
Oscar was a great guide! Knowledgable about the different areas of Paris and local culture. Visited numerous unique food stores for tastings. Highly recommend!
Our walk with Margo was fantastic. Although a 99F weather experience, we managed to find the shade and air conditioned stops. A wonderful experience.
My kids, ages 19 and 17, said this was one of the best tours they've taken (and they've done tours in Italy, England, Greece, and Japan!) Oscar did a great job in educating us how food is so intertwined in the history, art, and politics of France. I loved the story of how the toasting of glasses originated from the fear of being poisoned.
We had a great time with Pierre. Lots of desserts at the beginning of the tour. Wish we could have spread out. Finished with Onion Soup and Wine- was 90'. That wasn't his fault but wish would be been a dish more universally liked. Good visits to all the the places and interesting background information. He also gave us some great recommendations for other restaurants.
We took a chance on this tour for our day exploring parts of Paris, taking in the sights and tasting all the flavors — and it exceeded every expectation. Our tour guide, Oscar, was beyond incredible: extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and spoke excellent English. The experience was so enjoyable that the tour could have gone on all day and we would have been perfectly happy. If you’re visiting Paris, this is an absolute must-do experience. And if you can, make sure to request Oscar — you will not be disappointed.
It was nice and we enjoyed it, but definitely not worth the price. If it was more like $80 rather than $150 it would have been much better.
Hi Elisabeth, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the experience overall. We understand that pricing can feel subjective, and we’d like to explain that our tours are designed as premium small-group experiences. The price reflects not only the food and wine tastings, but also the expertise of our local guides, the carefully selected artisan shops and producers in Le Marais, and the personalized experience we aim to provide to every guest. Our goal is to offer more than just tastings — we want visitors to discover the history, culture, and hidden gems of the neighborhood through passionate local guidance and high-quality products. We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us continue improving, and we hope to welcome you again in Paris in the future. Best regards, The Original Food Tours team
Th good choices were wonderful, and the walking distances were short. Our guide Lolla was fantastic!
There is no place to sit down at most of the tasting places and most of the guests were elderly. This made for a very uncomfortable tour. Locations and food were not impressive. Dinner was a sit down restaurant. But after taking 6 food tours in different european cities, this is my least favorite,
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that this is a walking food tour, as clearly indicated in the description. As such, most tastings take place standing or on the go, which is a standard format for this type of experience. We understand that this may not suit everyone, particularly guests seeking a more seated or relaxed pace, and we encourage future guests to take this into consideration when booking. Regarding your comment that the locations and food were “not impressive,” we are unfortunately unable to understand what specifically did not meet your expectations, as no details were provided. We carefully select our partners to showcase authentic, local cuisine rather than fine dining, which is also outlined in the tour description. We’re glad you appreciated the seated dinner portion, but we regret that the overall concept of the tour did not align with your preferences.
A wonderful way to discover the gourmet highlights and history of the Marais. Pierre our guide was knowledgeable, answering our questions with interest. Highly recommend this tour.
Fun Louvre experience. Guide was great! If you want to see the best of the museum and not spend the whole day there this is the tour for you.
