Go off the beaten path and discover this historic quarter's vibrant past
Duration
3 hours
Departs
Daily 11:30 am, 4:30 pm
Highlights
Start off with a Provençal specialty and bite-sized croque-monsieur at one of Paris’ most famous boutiques, a family-run business that has mentored the nation’s most prominent chefs.
Taste artistry in a savory croissant or a traditional French cream puff to discuss the French savoir-faire when it comes to world-class pastries 🥐
Go off the beaten path in one of Paris’ most fascinating neighborhoods, led by a local expert who will share stories of French nobility, Bourbon kings, the history of the famous Pletzl, the localJewish community and the ever-changing art scene in Paris 👀
Sip on French wine while indulging in the city’s best boeuf bourguignon (really) at a legendary bistrot.
Visit central Paris’ most diverse restaurants, brasseries and cafés and learn about the origins of French classics known the world over.
Sample French cheeses aged and refined in a 17th-century cellar from master cheesemongers 🧀
Tour Description
Live like a Parisian for a day and embark on a journey through Le Marais, one of the trendiest and most dynamic neighborhoods in the City of Light. Taste the cultural and culinary diversity of this historic neighbourhood as you take a deep dive into French food, from boeuf bourguignon to wine,cheese and chocolate.
Let your local food expert guide you through the back streets of the Marais to discover some of the best artisanal shops and hidden gems. All the while, you’ll see the best angles of this medieval Parisian quarter while discovering the stories behind icons like the neighborhood’s hôtels particuliers and Place des Vosges’ royal history.
Le Marais is an enticing mix of tradition, innovation and culture. Experience all of these elements through the neighborhood’s best food in an unforgettable adventure.
I loved the amount of food, personal setting and our group got along great. Would recommend for anyone looking for a 5 star eating tour experience.
Josef B | Tripadvisor
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Paris locals.
Paris’ Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Paris through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011 simply the best food tours in Paris!
"I loved the amount of food, personal setting and our group got along great. Would recommend for anyone looking for a 5 star eating tour experience.
" — Josef B | Tripadvisor
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Lenôtre – 10 Rue Saint-Antoine
Paris 75004
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Food Tour of Paris Betsy was a fantastic tour guide who provided the best stops along the tour for our family! We would recommend her to anyone visiting!
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Chris H
6/03/2025
We Came, We Saw, We Ate! Wow! Betsy and the Eating Europe food tour were AMAZING. On a family trip (6 adults) we did this to kick off our visit to France. The introduction to French culture, historical bits, and food choice all exceeded expectation. Betsy was an excellent guide — personable and friendly! We all would recommend Betsy and Eating Europe.
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Chanie4
6/03/2025
Touring with Lulu was one of the best experiences of our trip! We had an excellent Food Tour with our guide Lulu! This is a trip of a lifetime for me, joined by my adult daughters and this day was perfect! The history at each stop, Lulu’s culinary knowledge and her choices of food tasting along the way was perfect for us! We loved our Texas friends who we were paired with as well! Take this tour..ask for Lulu! Pictured is our meal from Bofinger…established in 1864!
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Brenda J
6/02/2025
Eating Europe was AMAZING Lulu was very relatable and made the experience very enjoyable. I would definitely rate it a 10 out of 10. It’s a must do when you visit Paris
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Tifany P
6/02/2025
Exceptional food for peasants or royals Betsy was an amazing guide who made the tour enjoyable for everyone. Her stories made the tour unique. She gave the most important information first (when bathroom breaks were) and filled the tour with fun history. There was the perfect amount of food (you leave full!) and the wine and cheese were exceptional. I’m glad I had a chance to try food I was afraid of before, like pate and blue cheese. There was a great mix of walking and sitting. It was accessible to any mobility level.
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Domonique C
6/01/2025
Betsy is the best Betsy was amazing! She found a way to draw connection to all of the food stops and joined history of the area so cohesively. I loved to learn about her, she loved to hear about everyone, and I cannot recommend her tour enough!
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Joseph E
6/01/2025
Le Marais Food Tour Betsy was amazing! So knowledgeable and professional. She really knew the area of Le Marais and the history of the neighborhood. 10/10 recommend!
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Lindsay H
5/31/2025
Fantastic experience Betsy was fantastic! Her tour is fun, educational and delicious. And if you’re traveling solo like I was, she makes your feel part of the group and does an amazing job welcoming everyone.
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Samantha Z
5/31/2025
Betsy is wonderful! Betsy was absolutely wonderful. A very knowledgeable, charming tour guide. The food was absolutely wonderful.Thank you, Betsy.
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tmo7734
5/31/2025
Paris Food Tour Jesita was a terrific guide and we tasted a great variety of delicious French foods on our tour! Time well spent .. Merci!
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Rick T
5/31/2025
Great food! Great tour! Great tour. Wide variety of delicious food. Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. We got to try things we’ve never seen before.
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Christine H
5/30/2025
Very enjoyable Lulu was very pleasant, interesting and informed. Really enjoyed the whole experience! Pace yourself with the food. Highly recommend!
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Christine G
5/29/2025
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Experience the city with a Paris food tour guide and feel like a local.
Lulu
I was born & raised in Paris but spent a lot of time abroad, including 6 years in Shanghai, China
I’m obsessed with everything food & beverage related and have a great love for hospitality and bonding with people from all over the world. My fav french food is a very simple, yet delicious tarragon roasted chicken with some roasted potatoes and green beans.
My fav thing to do in Paris would be walking around my neighborhood, le Marais, and discover newly opened restaurants
Isobel
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I moved to Paris in 2018 to pursue a Master's Degree in International Relations. Giving food tours combines my lifelong love of cooking & eating with my training in cultural diplomacy.
My favorite French food is foie gras...controversial but so delicious!
My favorite thing to do in Paris is "flâner," to walk without a purpose and enjoy what one encounters, usually ending with a glass of wine on a terrasse.
Camila
My name is Camila and I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I've been living in Paris since 2018. Spending these years as a local, studying, tasting, absorbing and exploring the city, allow me now to share my knowledge and love for Paris to others. I’m also an actress and a filmmaker.
My favorite French food? All the pastries this country has to offer.
The thing I enjoy the most in Paris is going to a good local restaurant and walking around everywhere, discovering hidden streets, gardens and passages.
Claire
I'm a French Kiwi, (we're known as Friwis!) and grew up in New Zealand. I've been constantly exploring Paris for 27 years. I'm a proud Parisienne and passionate about my city, forever in awe of its beauty and quirks and transformation, and I love sharing that passion with visitors.
My favourite French food has got to be a good magret de canard but I love all good food!
What I love most about Paris is that you never know what is around a corner -who or what you'll run into and what will happen. And you may think you know an area well but have you seen the magic that's behind that closed door when it opens, or the wonder of the street behind that one you always take?
Arturo
I was raised between cannolis and arancine in Sicily but moved to Paris 10 years ago to reconnect with my french, ahem, breton, roots. I love history, especially the history of food and to demolish some well established myths : did you know that the French absolutely loathed potatoes at first? Not a great start for French fries!
My favourite French food has to be crêpes, they bring back childhood memories to me just as madeleines did with Proust.
And my favourite thing to do in Paris is obviously to eat it all!!
Betsy
My story begins in San Francisco, California, where I was born and raised. I moved to Paris over ten years ago on a whim and it’s been true love ever since.
My favorite French food is Escargot! And my favorite French dessert is the dessert of all desserts, the Profiterol, which consists of choux pastry filled with fresh cream, covered in whipped cream and coated in hot chocolate sauce, heaven on a plate!
y favorite activity to do in Paris is to take a trip on the Bateaux Mouches, the open air excursion boats that go down the Seine river. I always make sure to go at dusk to get a beautiful sunset behind the Eiffel tower.
Sylvana
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Something simple like a crêpe oeuf fromage, a croissant aux amandes or just any kind of cheese
My favourite spot is by the river, anywhere between Pont d'Alexandre and the Ile Saint Louis. Have an picnic and a glass of wine
Jesita
I came from India and arrived in Paris in February 2023 to study pastry at Ferrandi Paris. I believe that the best way to explore a place is through food, and that is exactly how I have been exploring the city since I got here.
My go-to french meal is steak frites, and a rich mousse au chocolat.
My favourite thing to do in Paris is to choose a new restaurant to try, then walk around to explore the neighbourhood, finding more food to come back to, before sitting around in a garden on a sunny day.
Sam
My name is Sam and I'm from the United States originally and I've been living in Paris for 10 years as of 2025.
I came into the food world as a part-time cook and pastry chef while attending film school in Paris. I was drawn to the sense of community I found in the city's kitchens and spent all my free time researching anything and everything related to the culinary arts.
My favorite part of Paris outside the culinary scene is definitely the dance scene. When I'm not checking out markets or researching new restaurants, I spend my free time training with an array of talented dancers from around the world and going to see pieces in the many beautiful theaters and performance spaces the city has to offer.
Harriett
I grew up in rural England on a small farm in Cornwall, and after studying Classics and literature in London I moved to Paris to study wine management at Le Cordon Bleu. Seven years later I am still living the Parisian life working as a sommelier.
My favourite french food is perhaps very unoriginal, but it has to be cheese, maybe a chèvre, or a bleu d’auvergne, or comté
If the weather is good there is nothing I love more than having a picnic with friends eating and drinking a myriad of different things!
Vanessa
Originally from Saronno, Italy, I moved to Paris eight and a half years ago, driven by my passion for art
I’ve been hosting food tours that blend my passions for food, history, art, and culture. My tours highlight local vendors, French culture, and eco-friendly practices, while I share my love for French dishes, such as tartare de bœuf, cheeses, and oysters.
Paris, with its vibrant culture, history, and endless opportunities, is the perfect place to express creativity and passion, and it’s what I love most about the city.
Carole
My origins from all over France, even all of Europe, make me a “perfect Frenchwoman”... arriving in Paris 30 years ago, I think I became a “real Parisian” if it means something
As a food writer, food guide and cook, I am passionate about French “terroirs”, the history of cuisine and food... the quintessence of French culture and our art of living... nothing pleases me more than a homemade meal shared with friends.
As we know, clichés of life ring true. But most of all, what I love when I have free time and the sun shines, is to have a gourmet picnic in the Buttes Chaumont or on the Seine.
Salma
Originally from Martinique, I moved to Paris six years ago to pursue my dream of becoming an artist, and I've fallen in love with the city ever since.
My fondness for foie gras, a traditional French dish I share with my family during celebrations, is just one of the many reasons I cherish the culture and history of this beautiful city.
As an artist and history enthusiast, I enjoy sharing stories about influential French figures and historical anecdotes during my Montmartre tours, especially the tales of kings and queens. Paris captivates me with its constant surprises and endless exploration opportunities, and I love how it always keeps me engaged.
Maymuna
I'm originally from Vancouver, Canada, and I've been living in Paris for nearly two years. With a background in tech and project management spanning the past eight years, I’ve developed a passion for connecting with people and storytelling –skills I now bring to my work as a tour guide.
Choosing a favourite French food is impossible, but if I had to name a few, I'd say buttery croissants, a perfectly aged comté, and anything involving duck confit.
Paris has completely captured my heart, and my favourite thing to do here is wander through its charming streets, discovering hidden gems and soaking up the atmosphere.
Sabine
Originally from Hong Kong, I have called Paris home for the past 20 years. My love for this city led me to start a blog 11 years ago, where I regularly share my gastronomic adventures.
Among the countless delights of French cuisine, confit de canard and mille-feuille hold a special place in my heart.
During the pandemic, I completed a CAP Boulangerie training, deepening my passion for baking and the joy of sharing my creations with friends and family. I believe food has a magical way of bringing people together and offering a window into a culture, which is why I love being a food tour guide.
Saeed
I'm a Persian in Paris who loves to travel, teach, translate & tell a great story
What better time to do so than over a glass of wine with cheese & chocolate galore?
Nora
I am from Sydney, Australia. I have been coming to Paris countless times since 2013 but I have finally settled here since this year 2025. My speciality are degustations. My passion is to pair things with food doesn't even stop at wine, sometimes it has included art and music.
If I HAD TO choose, it would be duck confit. But also macarons, crème brûlée, camembert and escargot.
Summer nights by the canal is what made me fall in love with Paris so that would have to be it.
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