The 11 Best Dessert Tours in France

1.Paris French Sweets Tasting Tour with Pastries and Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 947 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168Our pick

Spend about three hours walking through Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Marais with an English-speaking guide and up to seven other people. Stop at specialty shops for pastries, breads, chocolates, cakes, and perhaps ice cream, while learning about Parisian food and neighborhood history. Guides such as Josie, Luis, and Gilles are praised for warmth and flexibility.

“Gilles was delightful and so knowledgeable. Our time flew and we learned so much. Of course the treats along the way were delightful!”

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2.A Morning in Paris Food Tour: Croissants, Baguettes & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours tasting classic and modern Parisian foods at bakeries, chocolateries, a tea shop and a cheese counter. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 10 from Palais Royal toward Rue du Nil, with generous portions of croissants, quiche, baguette, cheese, hot chocolate and more. Guides such as Jesita, Claire, Nora and Selma have made this tour especially engaging.

“It was so fun and delicious food. We learned so much about chocolate, croissants and bread!! Our guide was great as she had gone to school for a pastry chef so she shared amazing info. Thank you Jessita for guiding us through Paris!!!”

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3.Saint-Germain: Gourmet Chocolate & Pastry Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 495 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Spend three hours walking Saint-Germain-des-Prés with an English-speaking guide such as Catherine, Lola, Emy, or Kevan. Taste eight treats at places including Debauve & Gallais, Pierre Hermé, and Patrick Roger, with stops that may include chocolate mousse, macarons, pastries, jams, and olive oil. The tour ends with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.

“Our guide, Catherine, was wonderful – very knowledgeable, easy-going, and with great sense of humor. She related interesting background stories regarding the history of the chocolate industry. The patisseries had fabulous chocolates that were delicious! All four of us highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Paris Chocolate, Macaron & Pastry Food Tour: 10 Gourmet Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Choose Montmartre or Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a small-group walk built around French sweets. Expect macarons, chocolates, pastries, crêpes, cookies, cocoa, and a secret tasting, with guides such as Allison, Etienne, Sophie, and Olivia bringing local history and food traditions to life. Portions can vary, so this is a tasting walk, not a full meal.

“The French Chocolate, Macaron & Pastry Tour was an absolute highlight of my trip! Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, showcasing the very best of Parisian patisseries. From rich, silky chocolates to the most delicate, melt-in-your-mouth macarons, each of the 10 tastings was a little masterpiece. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, warm, and passionate about French desserts and history. They shared fun stories about the neighborhoods we walked through, making the experience both delicious and cultural. The pace was perfect, with just enough walking between stops to balance all the indulgence. I especially loved discovering hidden gems I would never have found on my own. If you have a sweet...”

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5.Passy-Grigny: Chocolate and Champagne Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 284 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32Best value

At Champagne Dom Caudron in Passy-Grigny, you’ll tour the press and modern vat house with an English or French guide, learn about Meunier and Champagne production, then taste three Champagnes paired with three chocolates. Guides including Clémentine, Fanny, and Katja have made the visit especially personal and easy to follow.

“This is an amazing tour. We booked it on Sunday morning because our previous booking at another winery was cancelled on Saturday. How happy were we that the previous booking was cancelled as this tour is value for money. Apart from the tasting and clear and pleasant explanation from the guide you get to learn a lot about the whole process of making Champagne. They show you the whole process during a tour including a video presentation. All questions can be asked and are answered by the guide without hesitation. The tasting is super. Never thought about having champagne with chocolate but what a surprise this was.”

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6.Paris: Le Marais Bakery and Pastry Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Spend two hours walking Le Marais with an English-speaking guide such as Sylvie, Rachel, James, or Nadia. Stop at six local pastry and chocolate shops for at least six tastings, including croissants, pain au chocolat, macarons, chocolate, and crêpes. The group is limited to 10, and the guide shares food tips and neighborhood history.

“It was a wonderful way to sample lots of Paris’s treats!”

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7.Paris: Pastries and Chocolate Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 2h 30m · from $93

Spend 150 minutes tasting Paris with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. Try award-winning pain au chocolat, seasonal cake, artisan chocolate, salted caramel crêpes with Normandy cider, and a macaron while walking through the covered passages near the Grands Boulevards.

“We had a great morning on this tour. Our guide Dave was a lot of fun and very informative about the different areas of Paris so it wasn’t just a food tour. Make sure you don’t have breakfast as you’ get to try lots of different things as well. A very enjoyable morning.”

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8.Le Marais: Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 2h 30m · from $165

Spend an afternoon tasting pastries, chocolate, ice cream, and other treats while exploring Le Marais with a chef-trained guide. You’ll visit bakeries, a Franco-Russian tea shop, an absinthe store, and a spice shop, while hearing stories about the Jewish Quarter, grand mansions, and the district’s curious corners. Tours run in English, French, Japanese, or German for up to eight people.

“It was a very interesting and animated tour. Roberto accommodated the tour to our needs and even my 10 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you!”

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9.Bordeaux: Chocolate and Pastry Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Join an English-speaking local foodie for a two-hour walk through central Bordeaux, stopping at bakeries and pastry shops for six or more tastings. Expect canelés, croissants, Dune Blanche, chocolate, and a surprise sweet, plus stories about Bordeaux’s food and landmarks. Groups are limited to eight.

“Emma was a fantastic guide! She was patient and forgiving as we were late to the start. But the spots where we ate the most delicious treats were spot on. She also gave us us some great history on the city which helped us learn more than we expected. The Dunes dessert were amazing. Highly recommend!!”

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10.Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Meet Aurélien of Délicieux Food Tours at Place de la Bourse at 3:15 pm for a two-hour walk through central Bordeaux. You’ll see seven monuments, sample pastries, and take part in a wine and cheese pairing workshop, with a coffee demonstration also noted as part of the food experience. The group is limited to 12.

“Tour was great. A good variety of sweets, coffee demonstration, and the guide was great. A beautiful city and a great way to spend the afternoon.”

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11.Bordeaux: Best of French Chocolate and Pastry Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Walk more than 2.5 kilometers through central Bordeaux, stopping at six bakeries and patisseries for French sweets and baked treats. Guides such as Mark, Guadeloupe, and Cassandre bring food and city history together. The group is capped at eight, and all food is included, but drinks and seating are not.

“This tour was fantastic! Mark showed us the best local places. He was knowledgeable about the history and answered all our questions. He was able to accommodate my walking pace due to my sprained knee and walking splint. Highly recommend this tour.”

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